Category: Photos
Photos: Union Gas Re-Opens After Renovations
The Bermuda Industrial Union’s gas station re-opened on Friday after undergoing three months of renovations, and the BIU welcomes everyone to “come by and check us out.” A statement on the BIU’s website said, “Union Gas re-open its doors to the public Friday, April 8th at 7am after three months of much needed renovations.... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Xtreme Sports Games At NSC
[Updated with video] New entertainment business Xtreme Sports hosted an event today [April 9] to launch their line of corporate services, following on their launch in June 2015, which initially focused on providing services for birthday parties, summer day camps, and various other groups. After a successful start to the business, owner Marquel Waldron... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: BFRS At Ferry Reach Brush Fire
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a brush fire at approximately 4.30am this morning [Apr 8] in the Ferry Reach area of St George’s. At least two Fire Service appliances attended the scene with approximately six personnel. Fire fighters in breathing apparatus could be seen extinguishing the blaze near the Department... Read more of this article
Photos: First Cycling Road Race Of The Season
With a win in the Winners Edge Road Race — the first road race of the season held on Sunday morning — Dominique Mayho confirmed his position as the island’s top rider with a dominant performance over a strong field. After an outstanding ride 16-year-old Kaden Hopkins, riding in his first Adult A category race, crossed the line in second well clear... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: World Health Day At City Hall
[Updated with video] The Department of Health partnered with the Bermuda Diabetes Association in order to mark World Health Day today by hosting the “Commit to Change” Health Fair. Speaking at the event, Minister Jeanne Atherden said, “As the Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment I am very pleased to be here today as we celebrate World... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Open Volleyball Tournament
The Bermuda Open Volleyball Tournament took place inside the Warwick Academy Gymnasium, with six teams taking to the courts to challenge for the title. The Bermuda Women’s National Team were crowned the champions after defeating the Alumni Team in straight games 25-18, 25-12, the Bermuda Women’s National Team advanced to the final defeating Paradise... Read more of this article
Photos: BSoA Holds Annual Schools Art Show
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSoA] wrapped up its 51st Annual Schools Art Show for middle and senior students yesterday [Apr 5], with a number of unique and interesting pieces on display. The BSoA website said, “For the past 51 years, the Ministry of Education has sponsored the Art exhibition for the local children & youth from government... Read more of this article
Photos: North Shore Road Pothole At Shelly Bay
A staff member from the Department of Works & Engineering was seen this afternoon [April 5] working on the North Shore Road area, in the vicinity of Shelly Bay, due to a hole in the road. The hole has since been covered with an orange barrier and surrounded with safety cones, directing oncoming traffic to travel on either side of the affected area. A... Read more of this article
Photos: “Picton Castle” Tall Ship In St George’s
The three-masted tall ship Picton Castle has arrived in St George’s having sailed in from Marigot, St Martin. In describing the journey available on the vessel, their website says, “Become a seafarer, learning the ways of the ship and the sea with the guidance of our professional crew. “You get to steer the ship, haul on lines to set... Read more of this article
March 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app each morning, giving readers a taste of the island to start their day. Always popular, March’s top photos attracted thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular photos included shots... Read more of this article
Photos: City Food Festival Kicks Off At City Hall
[Updated with photos] Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon [April 3], the kick off event for City Food Festival will be held in the City Hall foyer instead of the Queen Elizabeth Park, with the ”Just Desserts – A Champagne and Cake Affair” scheduled to be held from 3.00 – 5.00pm. A spokesperson for the City of Hamilton... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Progress At Pink Beach Site
Yesterday the Premier & Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley joined the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy and Senator Jeff Baron on a tour of the new hotel development, ‘The Loren’, on the former Pink Beach Club site to assess progress being made at the site, which is being developed by Sardis Developments Ltd. The Premier... Read more of this article
