Archive for July, 2022

Marine Advisory For ‘Non-Mariners’ Raft-Up

The “coastal area of Mangrove Bay, Somerset, extended to the easternmost island at the tip of King’s Point, will be closed to regular marine traffic” on Sunday [July 31] afternoon for the ‘Non-Mariners’ Raft–Up, the Government advised today. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that the coastal area of Mangrove... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 30

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday July 30th. On Saturday the Enchantment of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Pearl cruise ship and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship is scheduled... Read more of this article

Updates: 2022 Cup Match Week Events

[Updating] The 2022 Cup Match holiday is being celebrated this week, and we will be bringing you some of the key information, plus stories, photo and video updates of the various celebrations as able. Links To Some Of The Key Information Government & City trash collection changes [link] Ferry schedule [link] All Bernews Cup Match coverage [link] All... Read more of this article

Video: July 30th Bernews Morning Newsflash

Dame Flora Duffy wins gold medal at Commonwealth Games, Somerset wins Cup Match Classic, Erica Hawley finishes 16th in Commonwealth Games, spectators enjoy Cup Match Classic and Tyler Smith finishes 13th in Commonwealth Games triathlon are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 30] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes... Read more of this article

BTA Welcomes ‘Top Influencers’ For Cup Match

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they “launched a major influencer and content partnership play” that brought “several top influencers to the island during Cup Match 2022.” A spokesperson said, “Held every summer, Cup Match is Bermuda’s most exciting event of the year for Bermudians both local and abroad. Now, the... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday July 30

Saturday, July 30 is expected to see sunny periods, chance of a few passing showers, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near 26°C/79°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 6.32am and sunset will be at 8.18pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

US Coast Guard Reviews Successful Enforcement

U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette supported a visit this week by Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath, Commander of the United States Coast Guard’s Mid-Atlantic Region following the completion of a successful fisheries enforcement operation earlier this year. A spokesperson said, “U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette supported a visit this week by Rear... Read more of this article

Hawley Finishes 16th In Commonwealth Games

[Written by Stephen Wright] Erica Hawley said there were plenty of positives to take from her sixteenth-place finish in the women’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today. Hawley, who finished in 58min 29sec, said she felt far more competitive than when she made her Commonwealth Games debut on the Gold Coast, Australia, four years... Read more of this article

IDA Bermuda Select Teams In Super Cup Day 4

The three IDA Bermuda teams were all back in action on the fourth day of the Super Cup Northern Ireland Tournament, with a win for the Under 14s claiming a win, the Under 16s playing to a draw, while the Under 18 team were defeated. Under 14 Vase Semi-Final: Loughgall 0 IDA Bermuda 1 At the Inver Park, Tyler Coleman scored the lone goal of the game... Read more of this article

Videos: Dame Flora Duffy Strikes Gold Again

[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy strengthened her legacy as Bermuda’s greatest-ever athlete by spectacularly retaining her title in the women’s triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Already the most iconic female triathlete of all time, Duffy reinforced her impeccable CV after storming to another gold medal today at Sutton... Read more of this article

Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Schedule & Groups

Concacaf has announced the schedule and groups for the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship [CGU15C]. A spokesperson said, “Concacaf has announced the schedule and groups for the 2022 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship [CGU15C]. The developmental tournament, which will feature 19 Concacaf Member Associations and Wales [invited guest], is scheduled... Read more of this article

Kempe & Stovell Continue In ICLA In Texas

Sebastian Kempe and Nicole Stovell were both back in action competing in the 2022 ILCA 6 Youth World Championship in Shoreacres, Texas, USA at the Houston Yacht Club. Two more races were sailed on the fourth day in the Men’s and Women’s Gold Divisions, with sailors able to throw out their worst race thus far. Stovell came off the water down two... Read more of this article