Author Archive: Bernews3

Cycling: BRCC Road Race Results

Yesterday [Sept 17], the Bermuda Rouleurs Cycling Club held a road race in the east end, starting and finishing at Kindley Field Road. Conor White, Caitlin Conyers, and Gordon Smith were crowned BRCC Road Race Champions. White won the Category A Division clocking a time of 1:49:59.954. Conyers claimed the Category B Division title with a time of 1:55:52.481,... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Sept 17th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Ryann Hollis was called to the Bermuda Bar, Devonshire Parish Council presented scholarships to Jaden Smith, Razi Garland, Kayla McCarthy, Timaris Thompson, and Isabella Gaugain, and Eduardo Fox received the 2023 Fred Reiss Lifetime Achievement Award were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional good news,... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Videos: Hurricane Lee

[Updating] Public schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, ferries will be suspended on Thursday, buses will run according to their normal schedules until 5.30pm when bus operations will be suspended, the Causeway will remain open and be closely monitored and flights will be suspended from 12 noon on Thursday. Your screen will automatically refresh... Read more of this article

Junior Cyclists Arrive In Dominican Republic

[Written by Stephen Wright] Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] president, has thanked new airline BermudaAir for helping ensure the island’s cycling team arrived in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, in time for the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships. Bermuda’s four riders are Cameron Morris and Thomas Quarterly [men 17 to... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank To Open This Afternoon

Butterfield advises the public that its offices and Banking Centres in Bermuda will be open for business from 12.00pm to 4.00pm today [Sept 15]. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield advises the public that its offices and Banking Centres in Bermuda will be open for business from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. today. “The ATMs at Collector’s Hill,... Read more of this article

Govt Issues Statement Post Hurricane Lee

The Ministry of National Security is advising the public that the island’s main roadways are clear for passage. A Government spokesperson said, “Following assessments by the Ministry of Public Works and utilities crews, the Ministry of National Security is advising the public that the main roadways are clear for passage. “The public... Read more of this article

BELCO Provides Update Post Hurricane Lee

Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] has provided an update on power restoration efforts following the impacts from Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today provided an update on power restoration efforts following the impacts from Hurricane Lee. “As of 10am, there were 11,342... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: Hurricane Lee Approaches

Winds are picking up as Hurricane Lee approaches the island, with the Bermuda Weather Service’s latest forecast stating that its closest point of approach within 72 hours forecast to be 156nm to the WNW at midnight. The weather has already resulted in power outages with over 3,500 customers out of power as of 5.00pm today [Sept 14]. You can see... Read more of this article

Phoenix Locations Closing Early Due To Lee

Due to the approach of Hurricane Lee, all Phoenix retail locations are closing at 5.00pm today [Sept 14]. Stores will open tomorrow, Friday, September 15th, at 10.00am. You can see all our coverage of Hurricane Lee here, and our ongoing live updates on Hurricane Lee here. Related Stories Hurricane Lee: MarketPlace Store Hours Photos & Videos:... Read more of this article

‘Mosaics’ By Ruth E. Thomas At College Library

Ruth E. Thomas will present her ‘Mosaics’ collection to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library on Thursday, September 28. A spokesperson said, “Please join us for a formal presentation of Mosaics by Ruth E. Thomas to the Brian Burland Research Centre at the Bermuda College Library. Tickets are available at... Read more of this article

UK & Irish Schools Fair On Friday & Saturday

Beach Education is getting set to hold a United Kingdom and Irish Schools Fair on Friday [Sept 15] and Saturday [Sept 16]. A spokesperson said, “Following up on the earlier successful event, Beach Education is now bringing more outstanding UK boarding schools to Bermuda this week. The event will feature returning schools Bedes, Bryanston, Culford,... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: West End Primary Back To School

Bermuda’s public school students returned to class yesterday morning [Sept 11], with little ones enjoying their very first day at “big school” and older students returning to their studies following the conclusion of summer break; the West End Warriors holding a special back to school event for West End Primary students, with the endeavour... Read more of this article