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Weather Forecast For Tuesday July 9
Tuesday, July 9 is expected to see long sunny spells emerge, with a chance of an early rogue shower, 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 SSE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 82%. Sunrise will be at 6.19am and sunset will be at 8.28pm.... Read more of this article
Video: BOA Announce Bermuda’s Olympic Team
[Updated] The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 8] to formally announce the team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 2.12pm: The Olympic team was officially announced, with eight athletes set to represent Bermuda... Read more of this article
Two Power Outages Caused By Helium Balloons
BELCO is urging the public to “take precautions when celebrating occasions with helium-filled balloons” as “during the last month there have been two separate outages caused by foil and/or mylar helium-filled balloons coming into contact with BELCO overhead wires.” A spokesperson said, “Typically, when a foil helium balloon... Read more of this article
5 Students Receive Conyers Education Awards
Five students – Meleina Brock, Owen Figureido, Kayla Caldwell, Taylor Crichlow, and Imani Bell – are the recipients of Conyers’ 2024 Legal Education Awards. A spokesperson said, “Conyers is delighted to announce the recipients of its 2024 Legal Education Awards. The annual scholarship recognises outstanding students for their... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Powerade 5K Awards Event
The awards event for the Powerade 5K was held at Butterfield & Vallis in Orange Valley, Devonshire this weekend. The event followed the 5K itself, which saw Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness race to victory. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third with a time of 17:37. MacGuinness... Read more of this article
U19 Rugby Team Set For RAN Championships
The U19 Bermuda National Rugby Team, sponsored by Coralisle Group Ltd. [CG], is set to compete in the Rugby Americas North [RAN] U19 Championships in Mexico City from July 10th to July 13th. A spokesperson said, “Following a strong performance last year, where Bermuda secured third place, the team is determined to achieve even greater success... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘UHC Will Benefit Economy & Society’
“These findings are encouraging and demonstrate the effectiveness of our ongoing efforts to educate and engage the public about Universal Health Coverage [UHC]. UHC will benefit all residents by making healthcare more affordable and accessible, thus removing financial barriers to care. The long-term cost savings of preventive care and early intervention... Read more of this article
Record-Breaking 2024 Nesting Season
In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout... Read more of this article
Youth Futsal League Awards Winners Announced
The Youth Futsal League Awards took place this weekend at the National Sports Centre, A spokesperson said, “We are proud to announce the following awards and achievements: 1st Place – Black Team “The Black team emerged victorious in the recent Youth Futsal League, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork throughout the competition.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Match Play Championship Results
The Bermuda Match Play Championships concluded on Sunday [July 7] with the final round held at the Port Royal Golf Course. A spokesperson said, “The first semi final teed it off at 7:00am with defending champion Jarryd Dillas taking on Eric West and the 7:10am tee time was the second semi final match between the Adam Perry and Kenny Leseur. Dillas... Read more of this article
St. George’s To Host Cup Match Extravaganza
The Corporation of St. George’s will host a Cup Match Extravaganza on Friday, July 19th, starting at 6:30 PM. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George’s announces a celebration event on Town Square and advises residents and businesses about the setup. The Corporation of St. George’s keeps tradition alive in the UNESCO World... Read more of this article
Results: Premier & First Division Cricket
St. Georges Cricket Club, Bailey’s Bay, St. David’s Cricket, Warwick Workmen’s Club and Devonshire Recreation Club all recorded victories in this weekend’s Premier and First Division cricket action. Premier Division St. Georges Cricket Club Won by 4 Wickets: Somerset Cricket Club 165 St. Georges Cricket Club 166/6 At the Somerset Cricket... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Powerade 5K Run & Walk Race
Sean Trott and Naomi MacGuinness raced to victory in the Powerade 5k race this weekend. Trott crossed the line in a time of 17:29, Thomas Mills was second in 17:33, and Shannon Lawrence finished third with a time of 17:37. MacGuinness won in a time of 19:27, Stepanka Sprincova was second in a time of 20:55, and the third female finisher was Sarah... Read more of this article
Newsflash Video & Weekend Reports, Photos
This past weekend was marred with tragedy, with the police confirming the death of four people – two adults and two minors — in what they referred to as a “tragic incident.” Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: Police Confirm Death Of Four People Two Vehicle Collision In Devonshire Theatre... Read more of this article
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island Earn Point
Khano Smith’s Rhode Island FC scored a last-gasp equaliser to draw 3-3 at home to Indy Eleven in the USL Championship on Friday [June 5]. Rhode found themselves two goals down at the interval after Laurence Wootton and Elliott Collier gave the visiting side the lead. Frank Nodarse scored for Rhode Island in the 52nd and 70th minutes to draw level... Read more of this article
Premier Burt: ‘An Unimaginable Tragedy’
“An unimaginable tragedy,” said Premier David Burt this evening after “four individuals, including two children, were found, and pronounced dead earlier today.” The Premier said, “The grief and pain for this family is heart wrenching and as a community we must support them with love and all necessary assistance. With an... Read more of this article
