Archive for December 25th, 2010
Court: Teens Plead Guilty To Fare Dodging
Two former defendants in the Kellon Hill murder case plead guilty to dodging taxi fare in Magistrates Court. 17 year old Gary Hollis and 18 year old Zharrin Simmons, were apparently part of a group that caught the taxi home to Sandys, then ran away without paying. The mother of 17 yr old Gary Hollis complained when he was given a night-time curfew... Read more of this article
Accident on Causeway Causes Traffic Jam
Those attempting to get to and from St George’s this Christmas evening faced delays due to an accident on the Causeway. Emergency personnel responded and while attending to the injured individual, officials blocked both lanes of traffic. Bernews unofficially understands that a female sustained injuries to her leg and was transported to King... Read more of this article
History: Christmas Report from 1816
In “Slavery in Bermuda”, historian James E Smith records that the big holiday of the year was Christmas; but he goes on to say that “their festive activities were not always greeted with stoic calm by the rest of the community.” Mr Smith quotes a newspaper article from November 1816 that was looking forward to the coming Christmas of 1816,... Read more of this article
US Coast Guard Calls Off Search
The search by the US Coast Guard for a 31-foot yacht crewed by two Bermudians and missing on a voyage from the Dominican Republic to Bermuda has been suspended. Local officials confirm that as of yesterday evening [Dec 24], the Coast Guard’s C130 aircraft is no longer a part of that search. However, merchant and other vessels travelling southwest... Read more of this article
Five Videos: Christmas Messages
The Queen along with Bermuda’s leaders are wishing Bermudians a Merry Christmas in greetings which emphasise the spirit of Christmas sends an eternal message of peace and good will to all. The traditional Royal Christmas message from London and greetings from Governor Sir Richard Gozney, Premier Paula Cox, Opposition Leader Kim.Swan and Bermuda... Read more of this article
Pond: A Gift That Will Keep On Giving
The Bermuda Audobon Society is encouraging Bermudians to give a gift to both future generations of Bermudians as well as our feathered inhabitants this Christmas — a restored Seymour’s Pond. In the environmental society’s Winter newsletter, executive secretary Karen Border says the Audobon Society is attempting to raise $75,000 to... Read more of this article
Delta Christmas Flight Cancelled
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled due to the inclement weather on the US East Coast, including today’s [Dec 25] Delta flights between Atlanta and Bermuda. A snow storm brought rare Christmas Day snow to the Georgia area. CNN reported that Morgan Durrant, a Delta spokesman, said the airline has canceled roughly 300 flights in and out of Atlanta... Read more of this article
Photos: St. Peter’s 399th Christmas Service
Late last night [Dec 24] St Peter’s Church in St George’s held their Christmas Eve service, which included a traditional service of lessons, carols, candle lighting and a performance by Bermudian violinist Leidi Sinclair. One of the oldest churches in the New World, St Peter’s Church has now hosted 399 Christmas Eve Church services.... Read more of this article
