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Lifeguard Service Temporarily Suspended
Lifeguard Service has temporarily ceased operations due to the high surf conditions, the Government has advised. This comes as the BWS has advised that Hurricane Larry is a “threat to Bermuda,” with a Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect. The latest BWS forecast states, “After a mainly fine and dry day, expect deteriorating conditions... Read more of this article
Govt Invites Applications For Lifeguard Season
The Department of Parks is seeking seasonal full-time and seasonal reserve surf lifeguards for the 2021 lifeguard season, which generally runs from April to November. Interested applicants are able to apply online. The announcement posted on the Government website said, “Dynamic opportunities exist within the Department of Parks for the posts... Read more of this article
Lifeguard Season Service To End On Nov 29
Effective 5.00pm on Sunday [Nov 29], the Department of Parks 2020 Season Lifeguard Service will end. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the Public that effective 5:00 pm on Sunday, 29 November, the Department of Parks 2020 Season Lifeguard Service will end. “The Park Ranger service will continue patrolling south... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Lifeguard Service Suspended
The Department of Parks is advising that “due to the high surf conditions, from 1:00 pm today until further notice, the Lifeguard Service has temporarily ceased operations at Horseshoe Bay beach.” A Government spokesperson said, “High surf signs have been erected, and in the interest of safety, members of the public are urged to refrain... Read more of this article
Cannonier: ‘Funding For Lifeguards Is Essential’
“Lifeguards are an essential service and removing them from our beaches will put people’s lives at risk,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “It has come to my attention that funding has not been made available by Government to employ lifeguards this summer. “Lifeguards are an essential service and removing... Read more of this article
2019 Season Lifeguard Service Ends Today
Effective 5:00 pm today [Nov 18] the Department of Parks 2019 Season Lifeguard Service has ended. A Government spokesperson said, “As a reminder, the Ministry of Public Works advises that effective 5:00 pm today, the Department of Parks 2019 Season Lifeguard Service has ended. “The park ranger service will continue patrolling south shore... Read more of this article
Horseshoe: No Lifeguards From 2pm On Oct 27
The Department of Parks is advising that the Lifeguard Service will “temporarily cease operations” from 2.00pm at Horseshoe Bay tomorrow [Oct 27], and will resume with normal operating hours from 10.00am to 6.00pm on Sunday [Oct 28]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising that the Lifeguard Service will temporarily... Read more of this article
Oct 19-22: No Lifeguard Service At Horseshoe
[Updated] The Department of Parks is advising that the Lifeguard Service will “temporarily cease operations” at Horseshoe Bay beach from Friday through Monday, and will resume with normal operating hours on Tuesday, October 23. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks is advising that the Lifeguard Service will temporarily... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Lifeguard Training Course
The Department of Parks recently hosted a three-day intense training course for lifeguards, with the training being held for returning lifeguards that have already qualified and have worked with the Department in previous years. A spokesperson said, “Considered ‘Professional Rescuers,’ lifeguards must stay up to date with current practices... Read more of this article
Suspects Caught By Lifeguards & Park Rangers
[Updated] Two men were arrested yesterday afternoon [Aug 19] after they were chased and caught by Lifeguards and Park Rangers after they were suspected of stealing personal belongings from people at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Police attended Horseshoe Bay Beach at approximately 1pm yesterday, and two young men were seen in police custody on the beach, and... Read more of this article
Fallen Colleague: Lifeguard Services Closing Early
Lifeguard Service will be suspending their active duty today [Sept 7] at 1:30pm in order to attend the memorial service of their recently deceased colleague Geoffrey Burns, who tragically died in a traffic accident on September 1st. The 20-year-old lifeguard had worked with the department for two years. Beaches affected include: Horseshoe Bay, John... Read more of this article
Lifeguards Pay Tribute To Fallen Friend
Members of the Bermuda Lifeguard Service gathered this evening at the spot 20-year-old Geoffrey Burns was involved in a fatal accident this morning. Approximately 20 lifeguards and friends walked from the Department of Parks at Botanical Gardens to the spot on Berry Hill Road in Paget where Mr Burns crashed at 6am today. Many carried flowers, while... Read more of this article
