Archive for July, 2024
Bacchanal Run Scheduled For August 3rd
The Bacchanal Run will be held on August 3rd, with the organizers saying that it will “transform the streets into a kaleidoscope of colour, energy, and unity.” A spokesperson said, “The Bacchanal Run has emerged as a staple event on the Cup match Holiday weekend, solidifying its place as the highlight of Cup match Saturday. This... Read more of this article
Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza To Be Held Today
A Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza event will be held today [July 27] from 11.00am to 5.00pm at Warren Simmons Field in Somerset, featuring over 20 local vendors, live entertainment and more. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on the Cup Match holiday. Over... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s 1936 Olympian Hubert Spence
[Written by Don Burgess] Did you know that one of Bermuda’s first great Olympic hopes is a former world record holder in the International Swimming Hall of Fame? And how he came to represent Bermuda is controversial, and that process will never happen again. Hubert Leonard Spence represented Bermuda at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin along with... Read more of this article
St George’s Out To Defend Colts Cup Match
[Written by Patrick Bean] A talented squad of youngsters representing St George’s will on Sunday make the trek west to defend their Colts Cup Match crown against arch rival Somerset. Selected for the champions, to be led by last year’s winning captain Q’Shai Darrell, is a cast which includes several players challenging for places in the senior... Read more of this article
Taxpayers Urged To Settle Overdue Accounts
The Office of the Tax Commissioner [OTC] is “encouraging all taxpayers with overdue accounts to take immediate action to settle their outstanding taxes.” A Government spokesperson said, “This reminder aligns with the goals set forth in the 2023-24 Budget Statement, emphasizing the importance of timely tax payments to support Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Cup Match
According to the most recent Official Notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting on Wednesday, June 31st, with the checkpoints set to take place in all nine parishes; St. George’s, Hamilton, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, Southampton and Sandys. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice follows below... Read more of this article
Route 3 Bus Detour Due To Road Paving
The Department of Public Transportation advises that “due to road paving on Harrington Sound Road between Harrington Hundreds Road and Manor House, detours for Route 3 buses will be in effect from Monday July 29th to Wednesday July 31st and on Monday August 5 and Tuesday August 6th.” A Government spokesperson said, “Outbound Route 3 buses... Read more of this article
Duffy On Olympic Goals, Legacy & More
Dame Flora Duffy – speaking to award-winning Bermudian journalist Glenn Jones – has talked about her goals heading into her fifth Olympic Games in Paris, her emotional return to action after a career-threatening injury, and her dreams for her sports-funding programme. Duffy will defend the gold medal she won at the rescheduled Tokyo Games in 2021... Read more of this article
Shipping Schedule: Week Starting July 27
The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday, July 27th. On Saturday the Vision of the Seas cruise ship is expected, on Sunday the Norwegian Gem cruise ship, the Kas Kiara oil products tanker, and the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Monday the Liberty... Read more of this article
Video: July 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Two arrested in connection with murder, Olympic Opening Ceremony held, local designers announced for team Bermuda, taxpayers urged to settle overdue accounts, rower Dara Alizadeh finishes 5th in heat four and BermudAir wishes athletes “good luck” are some of the stories in this morning’s [July 27th] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda In Olympic Opening Ceremony
[Written by Stephen Wright] Team Bermuda dazzled in their specially designed outfits while sailing down the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris yesterday [July 26]. With the males sporting eye-catching pink Bermuda shorts complete with Gombey inspired pins, and the females in white dresses with triangle accents, the... Read more of this article
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 26 2024
July 26 saw 8,028 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $305,064.00 BD. 8,028 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, closing down 2.6% at $38.00 per share. The BSX finished at 2,627.91, down 2.00% on the day. There were 0 advances, 1 decline, and 50 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Related... Read more of this article
