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Bermuda Defeats Jamaica In Davis Cup Action

The Americas Group III of the Davis Cup moved into day four of the tournament in Paraguay, with Bermuda picking up a major win over Jamaica. In the opening match, Daniel Phillips defeated John Chin in three sets. Phillips won the first set 6-.1 and the second set saw Chin win 6-0. It came down to a third set tie-breaker, with Phillips holding his own... Read more of this article

Football: Paget Lions Defeat Hamilton Parish

The Bermuda Football Association’s under 23 league resumed at the BAA Field, with the Paget Lions defeating Hamilton Parish 5 – 2. Diaje Hart gave the Paget Lions the lead in the third minute and Hart then doubled the lead in the 20th minute. In the 25th minute, Aidan Peets pulled a goal back for Hamilton Parish, but two minutes later the Paget... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday June 21

Friday, June 21 is expected to become sunny after a chance of an early shower, with the high to be near 27°C/81°F and the low to be near 23°C/74°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be east. The relative humidity is expected to be near 73%. Sunrise will be at 6.12am and sunset will be at 8.29pm. High tide will be at... Read more of this article

Friends Of Sandys To Hold Cup Match Walkabout

Friends of Sandys will hold an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset, with guided walks on July 7 and July 13 covering historic sites and stories related to Emancipation and Cup Match. A spokesperson said, “There will be an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout held in Somerset next month, taking people on a route which will include sites which... Read more of this article

TMQ To Host Juneteenth Jazz In The Park Event

The Tino Martinez Quartet [TMQ] will hold a Jazz in the Park event at Barr’s Bay Park on June 23 to honour Juneteenth. A spokesperson said, “Don’t worry if you missed the last Jazz in the Park, because you’re in luck. 2024 Best of Bermuda award winner TMQ is hosting their second jazz event in the park this Sunday, June 23 in... Read more of this article

Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold ‘Summer Open’

The Bermuda Arts Centre will hold its ‘Summer Open’ show on Sunday [June 23] from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is proudly announcing the opening of their next show ‘Summer Open,’ a members’ show that gives freedom to any form of expression by their artists. Work has been submitted... Read more of this article

Photos: 2024 Bermuda Carnival ‘Wetta’ Party

The Wetta Bermuda party took place this weekend, with revelers enjoying themselves over the holiday weekend. You can view all our coverage of National Heroes Day here, and you can view all our coverage of Carnival in Bermuda by clicking here. Related Stories Photos: 2025 Bermuda Carnival ‘Wetta’ Party Photos: Carnival... Read more of this article

Global Artists Invited For Solstice Painting

The Bermuda Plein Air Group is inviting artists globally to paint and share their interpretations of the summer solstice tomorrow [June 20]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Plein Air Group is inviting not only local plein air artists, but those from around the world to capture the summer solstice on canvas and share it. “Over the years,... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Roban Press Conference

[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [June 19] on legislative amendments to enhance environmental protections. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.20pm: The Minister’s full statement follows below: Thank you... Read more of this article

Govt House Presents Award To Randolph Horton

Governor Rena Lalgie recently presented Randolph Horton with an award honouring his contributions to sport and public service. A post on Government House’s Facebook page says, “This evening, Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie held a formal investiture ceremony for The Hon K H Randolph Horton OBE. “The Hon Mr Horton was appointed... Read more of this article

Summer Sunday City Funday On July 14th

Summer Sunday City Funday will take place in Victoria Park on Sunday, July 14th. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton invites you to transform an ordinary Sunday into an extraordinary Funday with our much-anticipated summer event, Summer Sunday: City Funday. “Join the City on Sunday, July 14, in Victoria Park from 1 PM to 6 PM for... Read more of this article

360 Degree Look At Bermuda Heroes Parks

As the island celebrates National Heroes Day – which honours eight distinguished Bermudians – Bernews is providing a unique look at two parks named after Mary Prince and Gladys Morrell. The Gladys Morrell Nature Reserve and Mary Prince Emancipation Park honour influential women in Bermuda’s history who contributed to the cultural... Read more of this article