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After 50 years, our message to readers: Thank you and farewell
Media reflects on Bermuda Sun closure

In the wake of Bermuda Sun's closure, observers of Bermudian media are questioning what the future holds for the industry.
They think it’s all over... it is now!

These famous words were said 48 years ago to the day... now, sadly, they ring true of the Sun’s sports coverage
Thank you, the people of Bermuda

Sarah Lagan: In this, the last issue of the Bermuda Sun, I would like to thank all our readers, all my colleagues and all the people who have generated so many exciting stories over the years.

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News

‘WHOOO’ switched owl’s Cup Match colours?

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:51 AM

Photos: A Cup Match-loving owl mascot on Harbour road, usually dressed in loyal West End colours, was the victim of an overnight East End prank on Wednesday.
Sun closure: Honoured to have led the Sun’s news team

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:47 AM

Tony McWilliam: My world partially collapsed on Friday, with the shocking news that my newspaper was folding.
Sun closure: End of an era

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:45 AM

Carla Zuill: Although my heart is heavy that the Bermuda Sun has met its end, I am excited about the possibilities which lie ahead.

Business

Cup Match: What’s open, where and when

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:57 AM

A list of gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores and restaurants which are open over the two days of Cup Match.
Dockyard redevelopment could attract super yachts

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:50 AM

The South Basin in Dockyard could be transformed into a state-of-the art marina and boat yard, creating jobs and making the West End a hub for passing super yachts.
Farewell to a guardian of Bermuda’s democracy

Wednesday, July 30, 2014 6:45 AM

The space provided for the BHeC by the Bermuda Sun was invaluable to our stakeholders and the public at large, who benefited from the regular updates and information about health issues.

Sports

Lacrosse’s potential is huge

Bermuda Lacrosse Association member Sean Tucker says the benefits of lacrosse would be huge.

Opinion

Sun closure: A special salute to my mentor

Christopher Famous: For most of us, we have grown up knowing we could always rely on the Bermuda Sun to give us a fair and balanced view of the current happenings in our island home.

Features

Cup Match Companion full edition

Lifestyle

Tributes pour in from the arts community

Bermuda's artists, musicians and performers line up to praise the work of the newspaper, calling it "a champion for the arts and community building".

Faith

Muslims mark end of fasting month with Eid festival

Belaid and Shabnam Jheengoor: This week, Muslims around the world are celebrating the religious festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadhan –– the holy month of fasting.

Announcements

Traffic advisory: March on Parliament

Traffic will be prohibited along sections of several streets in Hamilton for a march on Parliament on Friday.

VIDEOS

The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

Bermuda shark encounter off John Smith's Bay

18 JULY, 2014: A video has surfaced on Youtube of a reef shark swimming just off John Smith's Bay. A pair of swimmers were out hunting lionfish when they spotted the animal swimming towards them. One said he used his spear several times to warn the shark off before climbing out of the water. According to a satellite image edited into the film, the shark encounter took place around 300 metres off shore.

PLP march on Government House

JUL 15, 2014: Bermuda Sun captured the crowds on video during Tuesday's protest march on video, including speeches by PLP leader Marc Bean on the steps of Government House. The Progressive Labour Party lead the march on Government House following Governor George Fergusson's decision not to set up a Commission of Inquiry to investigate historical land purchases.

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News

‘WHOOO’ switched owl’s Cup Match colours?

Sun closure: Honoured to have led the Sun’s news team

Sun closure: End of an era

Business

Cup Match: What’s open, where and when

Dockyard redevelopment could attract super yachts

Farewell to a guardian of Bermuda’s democracy

Sports

Lacrosse’s potential is huge

Commonwealth Games: Smith storms into the final

Tri and mighty: Decision to pull lapped triathletes marred Commonwealth race

Opinion

Sun closure: A special salute to my mentor

Sun closure: The Sun told stories of relationships

Sun closure: Grateful to have been a part of the Sun

Features

Cup Match Companion full edition

Fairytale Weddings July 2014

Health Care Directory Part 3

Lifestyle

Tributes pour in from the arts community

New partnership sees convict bathhouses restored

Lunch with Uncle: ‘The best lunch in Bermuda’

Faith

Muslims mark end of fasting month with Eid festival

I fast by choice ‘unlike those that are hungry involuntarily’

People are suffering when the murmuring becomes an outcry

Announcements

Traffic advisory: March on Parliament

Single lane traffic on Harrington Sound Road for BELCO work

Cup Match holiday garbage and recycling schedule