Archive for December 24th, 2011

Industrial Accident: 18-Yr-Old Dies

In a tragic start to the Christmas holiday, an 18-year-old Pembroke man died this afternoon [Dec.24] after receiving an electrical shock. The police have now confirmed the death of the 18-year-old landscape worker following an accident at 11.45am today at a Smiths Avenue, Warwick residence. Police said there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances,... Read more of this article

St Peter’s Church 400th Christmas

Bermuda’s first church, St. Peter’s in St. George’s, began celebrating its 400th Christmas tonight [Dec.24]. Starting at 11pm, the Christmas Eve Candelight Service was held at St. Peter’s, believed to be the oldest continuously used Anglican church in the Western hemisphere. The congregation joined in singing Christmas hymns including... Read more of this article

Canadian Sailor Arrives Safe & Sound

Giving his family something to celebrate this Christmas season, a Canadian sailor who the Coast Guard had been searching for arrived safe and sound in Bermuda at approximately 3pm this afternoon [Dec.24]. His boat is pictured below docked at Ordnance Island in St George’s. On December 5th, Sergei Morozov set sail from Canada aboard “Hikari,”... Read more of this article

Twelve Tips for a Healthier Holiday

[The information below was kindly provided by Bermuda Hospital Board's Registered Dietitians Sarah Higgins and Hannah Simpson.] During this time of year, we’re always surrounded by a great deal of lovely food and drink. Holiday parties with buffets and alcohol, candies in the office- you name a food, it’s around to tempt us! Did you know that some... Read more of this article

Video: United Airlines Tickets Winner

There were over 14,000 entries in our recent contest, and one lucky winner has walked away with two free airline tickets courtesy of Bernews and United Airlines. The video below shows Country Sales Manager United Airlines Malika Musson announcing the winner of the draw as Lara Simas from Pembroke. Congratulations to Ms Simas who will receive two round-trip... Read more of this article

Mark Twain’s Christmas Eve Heartbreak

On Christmas Eve, 1909 a heartbroken Mark Twain — who had returned to his Connecticut home from Bermuda just four days earlier — put pen to paper to eulogise his youngest daughter who had died just hours earlier. Jean Clemens [1880–1909] was the youngest of the three daughters of Samuel Langhorne Clemens — better known by his pen... Read more of this article

Christmas Holiday Weather Forecast

Santa Claus may encounter a few raindrops tonight, as the Bermuda Weather Service [BWS] said this evening [Dec.24] will see a few rain showers, however they will clear overnight paving the way for a “mostly fair and dry Christmas Day.” “A few light showers within a weak cold front will clear late this evening, and then high pressure... Read more of this article

Companies Act Amendments Now In Force

Major changes to the way Bermuda’s off-shore sector conducts business on the island came into effect this week. On December 18, 2011, the Companies Amendment [No. 2] Act 2011 received assent and became operative. The act provides for significant amendments to the Companies Act 1981, the principal statute governing the formation and operation of Bermuda... Read more of this article

Zacks Upgrades Bermuda’s Montpelier Re

Montpelier Re Holdings was upgraded by equities research analysts at Zacks Investment Research from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note issued to investors yesterday [Dec.23]. The analysts currently have a $19.00 price target on the stock. Zacks’ analyst wrote, “We are upgrading Montpelier to Neutral from Underperform.... Read more of this article

Videos: Bob Hope’s Bermuda Christmas

It was Christmas time in the city — the City of Hamilton, to be precise — when Bob Hope and Dixie Carter serenaded one another with “Silver Bells” on the comedy legend’s final NBC seasonal special in 1990. Mr. Hope’s Christmas shows were television institutions on NBC for almost 50 years — and a trademark... Read more of this article

Miss Thang’s Christmas Giving

Hundreds of people will be receiving Christmas gifts this year thanks to the generosity of the community, and a drive spearheaded by radio personality Kristy “Miss Thang” Burgess and the Phenomenal Women’s Association, who distributed presents to the families on their Annual Christmas Wish List at HOTT 1075 yesterday [Dec.23]. Miss... Read more of this article