Archive for December 27th, 2010
Upcoming: Basketball Youth Camp
On January 6-8 2011, Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] will host two day basketball camps focusing on the fundamentals of basketball for two separate age groups. Details are below: Camp 1 Age Group: 7-9 years [boys or girls] Dates: Jan 6th from 6:30 – 8:30 and Jan 8th from 9:00 – 11:00 Location: BHS... Read more of this article
Airport Long Term Parking & Cancelled Ferries
The Department of Airport Operations today [Dec 27] advised that the Long Term Parking facility at LF Wade International Airport is full to capacity due to flights being cancelled and returning travelers experiencing delays. In addition, the weather is also affecting local Ferry Services and as of noon today the Department of Marine and Ports advised... Read more of this article
Residents Extinguish Small Kitchen Fire
At approximately 12:20pm today [Dec 27], Bermuda Fire and Rescue responded to a report of fire at a Cove Valley Road, St. David’s residence. Bernews understands that upon arrival it was ascertained that the fire was quite small in nature, had been put out by the residents and that the cause of the fire was believed to be a faulty element within... Read more of this article
Photos: Dandy Town vs North Village Rams
The Dandy Town Hornets beat North Village Rams 3-2 in the Premier Development League [PDL] match held yesterday [Dec 26] at the BAA field. Keishen Bean gave the North Village Rams the lead in the first minute, however Shannon Burchall equalized for the Dandy Town Hornets in the 12th minute. Mr Burchall scored again to put the Dandy Town Hornets ahead... Read more of this article
Harbour Radio Praised For Rescue Role
Bermuda Harbour Radio’s role in a dramatic rescue at sea which took place off the island in October is being praised by the captain of a 124-foot charter luxury yacht. Captain Gianni Brill, who skippers the $20 million Hakvoort motor yacht “Perle Bleue“, said today [Dec. 27] that without Bermuda Harbour Radio’s assistance a... Read more of this article
Photos: Somerset Trojans vs PHC Zebras
Yesterday [Dec 26] Somerset Trojans beat PHC Zebras 4-3, in the Premier Development League [PDL] match at the BAA field. Jahi Simmons gave the Somerset Trojans the lead in the 8th minute, Tre Ming equalized for the PHC Zebras in the 22nd minute when he converted from the penalty spot. Three minutes later Mr Simmons scored from the penalty spot to... Read more of this article
Comedy Gets Lost In Bermuda Triangle
Humour disappears without a trace in the Bermuda Triangle in comedian Jack Black’s big-budget movie reimagining of Jonathan Swift’s classic “Gulliver’s Travels”. The much-hyped Christmas release — in which aspiring travel writer Gulliver is sent on assignment to Bermuda and ends up on the island of Lilliput... Read more of this article
Police: “Relatively Uneventful Holiday”
This morning [Dec 27] the Bermuda Police reported the very welcome news that it has been a “relatively uneventful holiday,” and said they “would like to thank the public for their assistance over the Christmas period thus far.” Although the weekend saw no reported firearm incidents nor serious road traffic collisions, the holiday... Read more of this article
UK Museum Stages Mary Prince Drama
The Museum of London is launching a one-hour dramatic reenactment of the life of Bermuda slave Mary Prince for visiting school children. An actor will be portraying the Bermudian woman whose 1831 memoir helped to galvanise the abolitionist movement and end the institution of chattel slavery in in British territories two years later in a production... Read more of this article
Third Day of Flight Cancellations
A severe winter storm on the US East Coast continues to impact travel plans, with thousands of flights cancelled across the US East Coast. Following cancellations of Bermuda flights for the last two days, at least three additional flights are cancelled today [Dec 27]. Flight data shows that today’s American Airlines flight between Bermuda and... Read more of this article
Business Robbed on Christmas Eve
Police report that “At 10:17pm on Friday December 24th a victim reported that a man wielding what appeared to be a bladed article entered a business on St Johns Rd Pembroke, and made demands of money. The suspect got away with an undisclosed amount of money, however no one was injured. Inquires into this incident are underway.” In addition,... Read more of this article
Sudden Death of 61-Yr-Old Man
The Police have reported a sudden death on Boxing Day, with a Police spokesman saying officers “Responded to a report of a sudden death, on Devon Point Lane Devonshire at 9:31pm last evening.” “Upon officers arrival they came upon the lifeless body of a 61 year old Devonshire man. No further information will be given until the next... Read more of this article
