Category: Photos
Photos: Attendees At Eastern County Cricket
The Eastern County Cup cricket competition took place this weekend with crowds of people enjoying the always popular event, which saw Bailey’s Bay claim the victory. You can view all of Bernews coverage of the Eastern County Cricket Association here. Related Stories Photos: Attendees At... Read more of this article
Photos: St George’s Cup Match Extravaganza
[Updated with video] The Corporation of St. George’s held a Cup Match Extravaganza event last night [July 19] at King’s Square in St. George’s. Mayor Quinell Francis previously said, “We are delighted to once again host the annual Cup Match Extravangza in our historic Town of St. George.” This year’s Cup Match Extravaganza commemorates... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Big Game Classic Boats
[Updated with video] The 2024 Big Game Classic Tournament is underway, as part of the Triple Crown series. According to the event website, “The largest event of the Triple Crown series, the Bermuda Big Game Classic is one of the world’s most prestigious blue marlin tournaments thanks in part to a fleet of some of the sport’s finest and most... 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
Photos/Video: Cup Match Walkabout In Somerset
Friends of Sandys held an Emancipation Cup Match walkabout in Somerset yesterday [July 13], guiding participants through historic sites and stories related to Emancipation and Cup Match. For extensive coverage of Cup Match spanning over a decade, visit our website BernewsCupMatch.com, the island’s most comprehensive resource on... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Supports Olympic Team
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell, met with members of Bermuda’s Olympic Team – Adriana Penruddock [sailing], Jack Harvey, [swimming] and Emma Harvey [swimming] — as they prepare for the upcoming games. A Government spokesperson said, “Recently as a show of support, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Superyacht ‘Freedom’ In Hamilton
The 230-foot long superyacht Freedom recently paid a visit to Bermuda, docking in Hamilton Harbour. The YachtCharterFleet website said, “The 70.1m/230′ ‘Freedom’ [ex. Reverie] motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Benetti is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by John Munford. “Built... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Visits Bermuda
The US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is currently in Bermuda. As the only active duty sailing vessel of the United States government, Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering leadership and professional development experiences as part of the Coast Guard Academy and Officer Candidate School curriculum. While... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Bermuda Billfish Blast Boats
The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this past week.The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species. It’s home to the Bermuda Triple Crown,... 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
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
Photos & Video: 636lb Blue Marlin On Debaitable
The 2024 Bermuda Billfish Blast — part of the Bermuda Triple Crown — was held this week, with one of the notable catches being a 636lb blue marlin, caught on ‘Debaitable.’ The event website notes, “For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue... Read more of this article
Photos: Rosewood Bermuda Fireworks Display
Rosewood Bermuda hosted a 4th of July Beach BBQ to celebrate America’s Independence Day, with the event including a spectacular fireworks display. You can view all our coverage of fireworks here. Related Stories Rosewood Bermuda Hosting Holiday Events Spectator Yacht Arrives At Tucker’s Point Gencom Affiliates... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda College 50th Anniversary
Bermuda College held an event to mark their 50th anniversary, with the College noting that “Bermuda’s only bricks and mortar institution of higher learning has provided 50 years of academic excellence to its community.” Related Stories Photos & Video: APACE College Ceremony Photos & Videos: Bermuda College Graduation Photos... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Picton Castle Arrives In Bermuda
Picton Castle – a tall ship used for sail training and long-distance education voyages – arrived in St George’s yesterday [July 2] with Bermudian Zoe Skinner on board, with Ms Skinner receiving a special welcome to the island. Ms Skinner has been on board the ship since October 2022, leaving Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, to circumnavigate the world. The... Read more of this article
Photos: U.S. Independence Day Reception
The U.S. Consulate recently hosted their Independence Day Reception to “celebrate the the anniversary of the independence of the United States and the special U.S.-Bermuda relationship.” A spokesperson said, “The U.S. Consulate hosted its annual Independence Day Reception on Friday, June 28th. U.S. Consul General Karen Grissette welcomed... Read more of this article
