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Public Warned About ‘Dangerous’ Rip Currents
The Department of Parks advised of an “increased presence of dangerous rip currents at South Shore beaches, especially at Horseshoe Bay Beach.” A Government spokesperson said, “Lifeguards have erected red flags and placed signage at Horseshoe Bay to mark the non-safe swimming areas. “Swimmers are strongly encouraged to exercise... Read more of this article
Photos: Govt Partners With KBB For Clean-Up
Recently, the Government of Bermuda held its first Public Service Community Clean-up event in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. A Government spokesperson said, “Employee volunteers from various Government Ministries and Departments came together to clear approximately 6,680 pounds of litter and illegally dumped bulk waste from multiple... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Beaches Virtual Photo Gallery
Bermuda is well known for its beautiful beaches, and the latest in Bernews’ series of Virtual Art Galleries showcases the island’s beaches, offering a virtual look at the island’s picturesque shores, pink sands and crystal-clear waters, giving viewers the chance to appreciate our beauty without leaving home. This marks the eleventh... Read more of this article
U.S. Column Highlights Bermuda Sea Glass
A news outlet based in Rome, Georgia has published a column on sea glass, with one Bermuda beach highlighted. The Rome News-Tribune story says, “In Bermuda, there is a narrow, two-lane highway that takes you from the cruise port out to Horseshoe Bay — the glorious pink sand beach. “About midway there is a small, almost hidden, stretch... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sandy Christmas Tree
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a mini Christmas tree on a Bermuda beach. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and... Read more of this article
‘Suffered Significant Erosion Of Beach Sand’
The Department of Parks, and the Ministry of Public Works said they “wish to advise the public of the current status of South Shore beaches following the passage of Hurricane Fiona.” Following checks conducted by the Parks Department this morning, a Ministry spokesperson said, “At this time, it has been assessed that there are several... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay Beach To Open On Mother’s Day
Tobacco Bay Beach is set to launch its season opener on Sunday [May 9], representing “the much anticipated return of Bermuda’s beach economy, and the start to a hopefully strong tourism season.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s award winning full service beach, Tobacco Bay, is launching its season opener on Sunday, May 9th with... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Sea Glass On Beach
In the tenth of our weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ graphic allows you to showcase some of the island’s natural beauty with this phone wallpaper/lock screen that features sea glass on a Bermuda beach. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Sea Glass
In the seventh of a new weekly series, Bernews’ latest ‘Wallpaper Wednesday’ phone lock screen features a close up of sea glass on a Bermuda beach. Sea glass is defined as “glass that has been discarded at sea or the seashore, broken into pieces, and smoothed by the erosive action of sand and water.” The naturally made... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay Continues To Remain Open
With Tobacco Bay remaining as one of the only full service public beach facilities open daily on the island, they are encouraging the public to “enjoy their facilities as long as weather remains fair.” A spokesperson said, “Tobacco Bay now remains one of the only full service public beach facilities open daily. They are encouraging... Read more of this article
Public Park Guidelines On Dogs, Horses, Bonfires
The Department of Parks has issued their annual advisory and the guidelines for dogs and horses in Bermuda’s National Parks and regarding bonfire permits. A spokesperson said, “As a reminder, Bermuda’s National Parks comprise of all public parks and public beaches. “And in accordance with the Bermuda National Parks Act 1986, 2009 &... Read more of this article
Parks Department Rescinds Special Permit
As a result of violating the policies of a special permit issued to Beach Boys Ltd [operators of Tobacco Bay], the Parks Department have rescinded the permit effective immediately, according to Ministry officials. A spokesperson said, “The Member of Parliament representative for Constituency 1, Mrs. Renee Ming, has brought to the attention of... Read more of this article
