Author Archive: Bernews3

Made In Bermuda Nights Set For July

Made in Bermuda Nights will take place on three Saturday nights in July, including July 6, July 13, and July 20. A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport, Made in Bermuda Nights returns to the island’s summer entertainment calendar. This year the focus and emphasis on Bermuda, her talent, her people, and... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Thursday June 6

Thursday, June 6 is expected to see variable sunshine with a chance of a shower or two, with the high to be near 26°C/79°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 72%. Sunrise will be at 6.11am and sunset will be at 8.24pm. High tide will... Read more of this article

Video: Sir Dudley Releases ‘Resilience’ Album

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released his debut album, Resilience, on all major streaming platforms. Sir Dudley, a singer-songwriter, has teamed up with Craig “The Audio Guy” Simons, formerly known as Mr IVibes, who has produced the music on the ten-song album, described as reggae-influenced pop. Known for... Read more of this article

Govt Appoints Four Permanent Secretaries

The Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of David Kendell, Lisa Smith-Clarke, Kirk Outerbridge, and Andrew Pettit to senior executive posts within the public service. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Head of the Public Service Cherie Whitter announced the appointment of four senior executive posts within... Read more of this article

Felicia Montoute Joins Fresh Breath Dental

Fresh Breath Dental [FBD] is welcoming registered dental hygienist Felicia Montoute onto their team. A spokesperson said, “Felicia Montoute, a registered dental hygienist from St. Lucia who has worked in Bermuda for over two years, is now part of FBD’s hygiene team. She is a graduate of The City University of New York, a member of the Phi... Read more of this article

Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 2

[Column written by Dr Edward Harris] In the first part of this article on the Royal Naval Tanks at St. George’s Island, Bermuda, the earliest [1803] published image of the watering facility for British warships was presented. That picture and several others are discussed here in part two. Discussion of the Porgay Picture of 1803 While Porgay appears... Read more of this article

Kayakers Event To Raise Money For SCARS

[Written by Stephen Wright] [Updated] Kayakers, paddleboarders, surf skiers, and rowers will complete a loop of the island this weekend to raise money for a child sexual abuse prevention charity. The ninth annual Kayak for Kids on Saturday and Sunday [June 8 and 9] is in aid of Saving Children and Revealing Secrets [SCARS]. Organisers are hoping for... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday June 2 “Good News” Spotlight

News that the City of Hamilton honoured Ed Christopher in celebration of his 30th anniversary serving as City Town Crier, the Department of Culture announced this year’s Bermuda Day float winners, and Erica Hawley and Tyler Smith will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris were all some of the positive news stories from the past week. In additional... Read more of this article

May 2024: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

In an effort to provide everyone with a look at the island’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters and on social media seven days a week. Judging by the number of reader’s “likes,” the month’s most popular photos included colourful buildings in Hamilton, Bermuda’s world... Read more of this article

Column: Bermuda’s Royal Naval Tanks, Part 1

[Column written by Dr. Edward Harris] One of the earliest artistic views of Bermuda appeared in 1803 in The Naval Chronicle and is a scene of the commodious Murray’s Anchorage to the north of St. George’s Island, with Fort St. Catherine and its rearward hills in the background. It is an aquatint, which is a form of intaglio printmaking that relies... Read more of this article