Category: News

Photos: Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Arrival

3,700 visitors sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 15], as the 1063-foot long Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship — the largest cruise ship to ever visit the island — docked at Heritage Wharf. The Bermuda version of the red carpet was rolled out, with the Gombeys and sounds of steel pan drums welcoming the ship’s arrival, which was its... Read more of this article

Photos: Car Crashes Into Wall, Lands Overboard

[Updated with slideshow + video] Early this morning a car driver crashed through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, resulting in the car landing completely overboard, and the driver escaping unharmed.A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 4:10am this morning [Thursday May 16th], police responded to a report of a road traffic collision along... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 5] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Tree Falls, Causes Power Outages

[Updated with photos + video] Due to the strong winds this morning [Apr 7], a large tree fell and affected power lines in the Middle Road in Warwick area [by Lindos], which resulted in power outages. The fallen tree blocked most of the road, and crews are in the area working to remove the tree and restore power. Three BELCO trucks and two W&E... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: 2013 Convening Of Parliament

Scores of locals and visitors thronged Front Street this morning [Feb 8] to catch a glimpse of the annual Convening of Parliament ceremony. Held on the Cabinet Office grounds, Governor George Fergusson delivered the Throne Speech outlining Government’s legislative agenda for 2013 to an audience comprised of Parliamentarians and other senior dignitaries.... Read more of this article

Photos: Police Conduct Manhunt In Sandys

At about 11am on Monday morning [Jan 28] the police responded to the Boaz Island area of Sandys, and a subject left the residence and has remained on the loose since that time. The police identified the person they are seeking as Christopher Duerr, and said he is believed to be armed.Crowds of onlookers gathered across the street as the police scoured... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Recruit Camp Passing Out Parade

The Bermuda Regiment’s 2013 Recruit Camp came to an end today [Jan 26], with around 112 recruits completing the two week training. The end of the camp was formally marked by a Passing Out parade at Warwick Camp this afternoon.The Champion Platoon was #7 Platoon under command of 2/Lt T G Stevens with Sgt M K Douglas as his Platoon Sergeant. #7... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Recruit Camp Passing Out Parade

This afternoon’s [Jan 26] Passing Out Parade at Warwick Camp marked the end of the Bermuda Regiment’s 2013 Recruit Camp, which saw some 112 recruits complete the two week training. They will now all go into ‘C’ Company under the command of Captain D E R Simons. In a short address, Governor George Fergusson said that he had seen... Read more of this article

Photos: Capital G Bank To Open Paget Branch

[Updated with slideshow & video] A new Capital G Bank branch will open on 4 February, 2013 at Paget Plaza, located at 161 South Road, Paget near the corner of Point Finger Road and South Road. With the addition of the new branch, Capital G clients can enjoy the convenience of banking at the only full service bank on the outskirts of Hamilton,... Read more of this article

Photos: Regiment Weapons Demonstration

The new Bermuda Regiment recruits jumped straight into action after heading into the gates of Warwick Camp on Sunday [Jan 13], with the first day seeing a firepower demonstration take place. It shows the recruits the power and capability of some of the weapons that the Bermuda Regiment has in its armoury.In this firepower demo, the weapons displayed... Read more of this article