Category: Photos
Photos: Last Harbour Nights Of 2016 Season
The last Harbour Nights of 2016 took place on Front Street last night [August 31], with local artisans and crafters, refreshments and more on hand for the public to enjoy. The 24th Annual Harbour Nights — which started on May 4th and were held every Wednesday over the summer — were presented by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce in collaboration... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: “Significant Progress” On Schools
Minister of Public Works Craig Cannonier and Minister of Education Wayne Scott attended Elliot Primary School today [Aug 31] in order to outline the “significant progress” that has been made toward the completion of the 2016 Summer School’s Maintenance Project. Minister Cannonier said, “I am very pleased to join the Minister of... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: British Airways Heritage Collection
[Written by Don Burgess] British Airways has come a long ways after four small airlines merged to form Imperial Airways limited on March 31, 1924. In the 92 years since then, one man has seen most of the changes the airline has made. Keith Hayward joined the company as a traffic apprentice in 1945 and has witnessed much of the history the airline has... Read more of this article
Photos: Oracle Team Clean Up At East End
Members of Oracle Team USA — the America’s Cup defending champions — spent today helping to clean up East End Primary school saying they “really feel like this is our home” so when they have a chance get out in the community and help out, they want to take it. Education Minister Wayne Scott said, “It’s just amazing,... Read more of this article
2 Hour Video/Photos: L. Frederick Wade Forum
The “L. Frederick Wade, His Political Life and Legacy” forum was held on Thursday night [Aug 25] at the EF Gordon Hall at BIU Headquarters on Union Square, with attendees filling the hall and standing outside. The evening was hosted by MP Walter Roban and included presentations by Dame Jennifer Smith, Alex Scott, Dr. Ewart Brown, Paula Cox,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Digicel Jumpstart Clinic Launches
[Updated with video] The second annual Digicel Jumpstart clinic got underway at The Berkley Institute this morning [August 26]. The Digicel Jumpstart clinic is a youth sports initiative that takes place in select countries across the Caribbean and Bermuda, with Bermuda hosting the first one of 2016. The clinics give young basketballers, aged 14 to 16,... Read more of this article
Photos: British Airways’ Flight Simulator
[Written by Don Burgess] Have you ever dreamed of piloting a multi-million dollar airliner? British Airways is giving people a chance to experience the thrill of being in the cockpit of one of its planes through its flight simulator. The facility, which is located in London, could make your next travel to the UK a thrilling one. The Boeing flight simulator... Read more of this article
Photos: Olympic Athletes Return To Bermuda
Throughout the week, Bermuda’s Olympic athletes have been arriving back home following their participation in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Sailors Cameron Pimentel and Cecilia Wollmann were the latest Olympians to arrive home, where they were greeted by Premier Michael Dunkley and Minister of Social Development & Sports Sylvan Richards. Sprinter... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: British Airways i360 Tower
[Written by Don Burgess] Bermuda residents will be able to use British Airways’ new arrival and departure areas at Gatwick starting on January 24. That is the day BA will move from the North Terminal to the South Terminal and offer up a better travel experience for fliers. Colm Lacy, head of Commercial British Airways Gatwick, told Bernews “This... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: CBIS “Goes To The Olympics”
For the month of June, the Chatmore British International School “went to the Olympics” as part of their International Early, Primary and Middle Years Curriculum, which consists of students ranging from ages of 18 months to 15 years old. A spokesperson said, “Students were exposed to the history, symbols and events of the Olympics, researching... Read more of this article
Photos: Work Continues After Front Street Fire
Work is continuing on Front Street following the July 21 blaze that caused severe damage to a number of buildings. At approximately 4.30am that morning, the fire broke out on Front Street, with Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service deploying 16 vehicles and over 30 members to battle the blaze. The blaze took hours to get under control, and caused major damage... Read more of this article
Photos: Superyacht Boardwalk Visits St George’s
The super-yacht ‘Boardwalk’ is currently visiting St. George’s, with the 49.98m [163'11"ft] motor yacht seen today [August 22] berthed at Ordnance Island The vessel was custom built in 2010 by Westport and according to superyachts.com, Boardwalk can accommodate twelve guests in a total of six suites. Boardwalk is capable of travelling... Read more of this article
