Category: Photos
Photos: BIU Gas Station Grand Re-Opening
After re-opening earlier this year after undergoing three months of renovations, the BIU Esso Gas Station held their official Grand Re-Opening Celebration at their Dundonald Street location on Saturday [June 4], with the event to celebrate both their recent renovations as well as being in business for more than fifty years. Those in attendance including... Read more of this article
Photos: Blessing Of The Boats In St David’s
The traditional Blessing of the Boats — which dates back to 1849 — took place this morning [June 5], with Bishop Nicholas Dill and Reverend David Raths being rowed from St George’s to St David’s to bless boats that had gathered at Chapel of Ease Dock. Bishop Dill was rowed across by the Bermuda Pilot Gig Club in ‘Pilot Harry Fox’... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Rugby Team Defeat Bahamas
[Updated] The Bermuda National Rugby Team defeated the Bahamas 30 – 13 in their World Cup Qualifier match played this afternoon [June 4] at the National Sports Centre. Nigel Burgess, Antonio Perinchief and Bennet Gibson got tries for Bermuda, while Ryan Knowles and Andrew Kemp got tries for the Bahamas. We will try and post additional information... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: BHW “Kiddie Carnival” Event
[Updated with photos] Bermuda Heroes Weekend’s “Kiddie Carnival” is underway today [June 4], with colourful dressed children making their way through Hamilton to the sounds of soca music. The BHW promo for the event said, “Kiddie Carnival will be a fun filled day for P1 – P6 aged children and families. The day will start with... Read more of this article
Photos: Protesters At Airport Roundabout, Road
A handful of protesters can be seen at the roundabout located at the airport entrance this morning [June 4] holding signs objecting to the airport redevelopment project. There are also two protesters on Kindley Field Road, as well as signs placed on the road side, with one saying “Stop the airport project,” while another says “Stop... Read more of this article
May 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Giving readers a look at Bermuda’s varied beauty to start each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app every day, helping our readers to begin each day on a positive note. Always popular, May’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Cycling Academy Road Race
The Bermuda Cycling Academy Road Race took place at Southside with 115 riders taking to the start line that ended in some thrilling finishes. Matthew Oliviera won the Adult A Division race holding off a very strong challenge from Dave McComas. Oliviera clocked 2:06:00.133, with MoComas stopping the clock in 2:06:00.354 and Kaden Hopkins finishing third... Read more of this article
Photos: Fashion Festival Body Painting Event
The Bermuda Fashion Festival hosted a cocktail reception at the Elbow Beach Ocean Terrace this evening [May 29], with the reception featuring local body painting artists, members from the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Team Bermuda and Bermuda Fashion Festival models. The models from Bermuda’s Red Bull America’s Cup Youth team were Owen... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Bees Swarm Two Windows
[Updated with video] Bernews experienced a somewhat unusual occurrence today [May 29], with a bevy of bees having swarmed two windows. While attempting to make arrangements to have the bees safely removed, we took the opportunity to film them since they did take it upon themselves to land right in camera view. As far as removing bees, if you find yourself... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Devil’s Isle Challenge Event
[Updated with video] The Devil’s Isle Challenge is a two day paddling event which includes a 40 mile race today [May 28], around Bermuda via SUP, kayak, surf-ski, outrigger canoe, or prone paddle-board. The event website says, “Part adventure race, part family friendly event, part fundraiser; come test your mettle against this 40-mile circumnavigation... Read more of this article
Photos: Relay For Life 24 Hour Walk Fundraiser
Over 3000 participants have registered to take part in the Relay For Life event which got underway at 6.30pm this evening [May 27] at the National Sports Centre and continues until tomorrow night. The team based fundraising event helps to raise awareness and funds to support cancer programmes in Bermuda. During the 24 hours, team members take it in... Read more of this article
Photos: Allegria, M4 & Rockstar Super-Yachts
Three super-yachts paid a visit to St. George’s recently, including the 151-foot Allegria, the 108-foot M4, and the 160-foot Rockstar. According to superyachts.com, “Motor yacht Allegria is considered one of the highest quality megayachts available today for luxury charters. Built in 2004 by Hakvoort Shipyards, her name means ‘joy’... Read more of this article
