Archive for July, 2024
Ferry Schedule For The Cup Match Holiday
The Government has released the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday on Thursday [Aug 1] and Friday [Aug 2]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Marine and Ports Services issued the ferry schedule for the Cup Match holiday, Thursday, 1 August, and Friday, 2 August including service between Wadford Bridge and St George’s. Below... Read more of this article
Bermuda Olympic Schedule: July 30 & July 31
The next athletes set to represent Bermuda at the Olympics in Paris will be our triathletes, with Tyler Smith competing tomorrow [July 30]; and Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley competing on Wednesday [July 31]. The triathlons start at 3am Bermuda time, so please set your alarm clocks or stay up all night! This is the current schedule as planned, however... Read more of this article
Enstar Group To Be Acquired By Sixth Street
Enstar Group announced that it has “entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Sixth Street will acquire Enstar, with Liberty Strategic Capital, J.C. Flowers & Co. LLC, and other institutional investors participating in the transaction. ” A spokesperson said, “Enstar shareholders will receive a total of $338.00 in cash... Read more of this article
‘Smouldering Fire’ At Tynes Bay Causes Delays
The Ministry of Public Works advised of a “smouldering bunker fire at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy facility in Devonshire.” A Government spokesperson said, “The incident has resulted in periodic impacts on service delivery. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service and Tynes Bay personnel are closely monitoring the situation to ensure it... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: July 29 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 30
Tuesday, July 30 is expected to see cloudy skies, with the high to be near 31°C/87°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be S. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6:32am and sunset will be at 8:17pm. High tide will be at 4:32am and 5:22pm, while low tide... Read more of this article
Triathlon Swim Session Cancelled Again
[Written by Stephen Wright] Pollution in the River Seine forced the cancellation of the second and final swimming practice session today [July 29]. Bermuda’s Tyler Smith is scheduled to compete in the men’s race tomorrow, while Dame Flora Duffy and Erica Hawley are due to take to the river for the start of the women’s event on Wednesday. Photo... Read more of this article
Emma Harvey: Olympic Debut Was ‘Amazing’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda swimmer Emma Harvey said making her debut at the Olympic Games was “100 per cent” worth a lifetime of hard work. Harvey competed in the women’s 100 metres backstroke heats at the Paris La Défense Arena today [July 29], finishing eighth in heat four in 1min 01.78sec. She placed 23rd overall. “My first Olympics... Read more of this article
Dara Alizadeh Wins E/F Semi-Final In Paris
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda rower Dara Alizadeh experienced his first victory in an Olympic Games race after winning his E/F semi-final at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium today [July 29]. Alizadeh, who competes in the men’s single sculls, claimed a comfortable win, finishing his two-kilometre race in 7min 33.38sec. The 30-year-old said... Read more of this article
RA Opens Consultation On BELCO Proposal
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda [RA] announced the “start of the Integrated Resource Plan [IRP] consultative process with the release of the BELCO IRP Proposal.” A spokesperson said, “The IRP is a strategic blueprint outlining Bermuda’s long-term energy future. The IRP Proposal, which is BELCO’s view of the energy future,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza
A Pre-Cup Match Extravaganza event was held at Warren Simmons Field in Somerset this weekend, featuring over 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... Read more of this article
Bermuda Donates To Hurricane Beryl Relief
Following a pledge of support to those Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl, last week Premier David Burt presented a $20,000 cheque to assist the relief and recovery efforts in the countries of St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Grenada and Jamaica. A Government spokesperson said, “During the presentation, the Premier was joined by the... Read more of this article
