Author Archive: Bernews3

1,268lb Blue Marlin Landed In Bermuda

Angler Edward Carreiro landed the third heaviest blue marlin in Bermuda history at the Bermuda Big Game Classic, landing a 1,268 pound specimen. A Marline Magazine story said, “The world of big game fishing was rocked earlier today by a massive 1,268-pound blue marlin landed by UnWined during the Bermuda Big Game Classic. Landed by angler Edward... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Summer Sunday In Victoria Park

Summer Sunday in Victoria Park was held on July 14, featuring live entertainment, fair games, a charity dunk tank, musical performances, carnival games, and more. A spokesperson previously said, “This year we’ve amped up the fun, food and festivities to create another unforgettable City experience. We invite attendees to try their hand at dozens... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday July 14th “Good News” Spotlight

News that the Bermuda Paralympic Association announced Bermuda’s team for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, with Yushae DeSilva Andrade and Jessica Lewis set to represent Bermuda, CariGenetics earned the ‘Best in Show’ award at the MedTech Investing Europe Forum in London, and Xienne Burch and Imani Bean earned PwC Bermuda scholarships were all some... Read more of this article

OpenMat Bermuda To Compete In Boston

OpenMat Bermuda have sent a team of 11 junior and senior athletes to the BJJ GI and No Gi Round-Robin Tournament in Boston, which starts today [July 13]. Representing the Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym are juniors Keegan Dyer, Thea Dyer, Logan Frith, Gaia Angeli, Elias Angeli, Dash Irvine and Giles Roberts. Also competing are adults Jahmali Bridgewater [200lbs],... Read more of this article

Three People Injured In Separate Collisions

A male motorcycle rider was injured in a collision in St. George’s, and in a separate incident two males were injured in a collision in Smiths. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:57pm on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, police received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle at Pepper Hall/Orange Hole Road,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday July 12

Friday, July 12 is expected to be mostly sunny, with a chance for early morning and late night showers, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 83%. Sunrise will be at 6.21am and sunset will be at 8.27pm.... Read more of this article

Video: Premier, Ministers Press Conference

[Updated] Premier David Burt, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks and Minister of Health Kim Wilson are holding a press conference today [July 11] to address the recent tragedies. Update 1.33pm: Premier Burt’s full remarks follow below: Today, I stand before you alongside my colleagues with a heavy heart. Our island has been shaken by... Read more of this article

Dale Butler: Rosalie Gardens’ Film Fest

[Written by Dale Butler] Rosalie Gardens at 35 Angle Street, opposite Hubies, under the banner of Atlantic Publishing House, is pleased to release its first major activity for the summer season. The Rosalie Gardens Heartbeat Film Festival will take place at 8.00pm each night with the following: a short history of the area a tour of the gardens that... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday July 11

Thursday, July 11 is expected to be mostly sunny after early cloudy spells and a chance of sprinkles, with the high to be near 29°C/85°F and the low to be near 26°C/78°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 77%. Sunrise will be at 6.21am and sunset will be at 8.28pm.... Read more of this article

Bermuda Ball Hockey League Stats & Standings

The Bermuda inline ball hockey league season currently has the Devil’s Hole Diablos sitting at the top of the standings, with that team’s Marcel Bouwens leading the league with 26 points. The Sinky Bay Sea Turtles are in second with six points, while the North Rock Beacons are in third with four points. Bouwens and Tom Duggan from the Sinky... Read more of this article

GPEN Sweep Reveals Tactics On Sites & Apps

Nearly all of more than 1,000 websites and mobile apps assessed “employed one or more deceptive design patterns that made it difficult for users to make privacy-protective decisions,” according to the annual Global Privacy Enforcement Network [GPEN] Sweep. A spokesperson said, “A global privacy sweep that examined more than 1,000 websites... Read more of this article

Port Royal Golf Hosts Bermuda National Trust

Port Royal Golf Course recently hosted the Bermuda National Trust for a tour and presentation on its agronomic practices. A spokesperson said, “Port Royal Golf Course, amidst recent celebrations for its 50 year milestone, extended an invitation to the Bermuda National Trust to visit the facilities and learn about the agronomic practices used by... Read more of this article