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Over 30 Years For Half Marathon Veterans

Over 30 Years For Half Marathon Veterans

The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers recently recognised two course veterans, with Cal Steede to participate in his 30th event and Barbara Clemens to compete in her 31st. The Bermuda Half Marathon Derby organisers posted the photo below online, saying, “Shout out to these two course veterans! Cal Steede will be participating in his 30th... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message

Opposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message

[Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader & Shadow Finance Minister Cole Simons] As the Leader of the Opposition, on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, I would like to offer my warmest greetings to the people of Bermuda as we celebrate Bermuda Day. During this unprecedented time of the pandemic, we can all cast our memories back to, Bermuda Day... Read more of this article

Over 50 Mini-Float Entries Available For Viewing

Over 50 Mini-Float Entries Available For Viewing

[Updated with video] More than 50 entries were submitted for the Heritage Month Mini-Float Challenge, and you can view them online or visit the Botanical Gardens where they will be on display at the Slat House tomorrow through Monday, May 31. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to announce that more than 50 entries... Read more of this article

Photos: Somersfield Students Create Floats

Photos: Somersfield Students Create Floats

In celebration of Bermuda Day, students at Somersfield Academy created floats, with each class creating a float based on what they feel is important to them and Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Our Children’s House students created these beautiful Bermuda Day floats in honor of the holiday celebrations. The parents were able to view these today... Read more of this article

Road Closure Advisory: Bermuda Day Events

Road Closure Advisory: Bermuda Day Events

The Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following road restrictions that will be in place on Friday, May 28th for the 2021 Bermuda Day events. The Road Traffic [Sinclair Packwood Memorial Bicycle Road Race Variation of Speed Limits] Order 2021 A Government spokesperson said, “In exercise of the power conferred upon the Minister charged... Read more of this article

Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda’s Mini-Float

Photos: Garden Club Of Bermuda’s Mini-Float

In celebration of Bermuda Day, the Garden Club of Bermuda has created a mini-float, which can be viewed at the Church Street entrance to Washington Mall today [May 27]. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda has created a mini-float for the Department of Culture and Kaleidoscope Arts and Mini-float competition that the public has a last... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Half Marathon Race Course

Bermuda Day Half Marathon Race Course

The race course for this year’s Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby – which takes place this Friday [May 28] -  will see runners leave St. George’s and make their way to Bernard Park starting at 8.30am. The event website said, “The race starts at the junction of Duke of York Street and Old Maid’s Lane, St. George [runners may... Read more of this article

Photos: 3D Virtual Pop-Up Bermuda Day Images

Photos: 3D Virtual Pop-Up Bermuda Day Images

To help you celebrate the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday virtually, Bernews created a series of 3D popup images of past Bermuda Day holiday moments, helping to showcase the fun and festivities in a virtual manner. In addition to these 3D virtual popup images, Bernews has just launched BDADay.com, an entire website dedicated to the holiday, and it includes... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing

Bermuda Day Holiday Weekend Policing

Road closures will be in effect from 7:45am this Friday [May 28] in order to facilitate the Bermuda Day races, the police have advised. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] takes this opportunity to advise the public on matters related to ensuring a peaceful and safe time for everyone during this year’s Bermuda Day holiday... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Showcase Open To Community

Bermuda Day Showcase Open To Community

The Bermuda Day Showcase registration is “now open to the wider community and general public,” the Government announced today. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Culture is pleased to advise that following the initial allocation to essential workers, the Bermuda Day Showcase registration is now open to the wider community... Read more of this article

BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday

BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday

The Bermuda Stock Exchange [BSX] advises that the Exchange will be closed on Friday 28th, May 2021, in observance of the Bermuda Day Public Holiday. The BSX will re-open on Monday 31st, May 2021. Related Stories BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday BSX Will Be Closed For Bermuda Day Holiday Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: July 19 2024 MarketPlace... Read more of this article

Advisory: Bus Detours On Bermuda Day

Advisory: Bus Detours On Bermuda Day

On Friday, May 28th, there will be various bus service detours due to the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Races. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Public Transportation wishes to advise the public that bus service will begin at 10:30 am on Bermuda Day, Friday, May 28, 2021, on the holiday schedule. “Due to the Half Marathon Races,... Read more of this article

Bermuda Day Weekend City Trash Collection

Bermuda Day Weekend City Trash Collection

The City of Hamilton provided information on the garbage collection schedule during the Bermuda Day Weekend. A spokesperson said, “The City of Hamilton wishes to advise City businesses and residents that the garbage collection will be scheduled on the following dates during the Bermuda Day Weekend: Thursday, May 27th – Last collection will take... Read more of this article

St. George’s Holiday Trash Collection Advisory

St. George’s Holiday Trash Collection Advisory

The Corporation of St. George advised that there will be no trash collection for residents or businesses on Friday [May 28]. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public, whose trash is collected by the CSG, that Bermuda Day trash collection for businesses and residents is as follows: “There will... Read more of this article

RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Opening Hours

RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Opening Hours

RUBiS Energy Bermuda provided information about their opening hours for their various locations during the upcoming Bermuda Day holiday on Friday [May 28]. Related Stories RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours RUBiS Bermuda Day Holiday Hours Govt Responds To Comments On NSC Contract Oil Insurance Upgraded By Standard & Poors Sol Launch Shell And... Read more of this article

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombeys

Wallpaper Wednesday: Bermuda Day Gombeys

The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a Bermuda Day phone lock screen incorporating an image of the island’s iconic Gombeys. The design below is also available here as a Facebook profile cover image, and you can check back on Bernews every Wednesday for our latest free phone wallpaper download. To access... Read more of this article