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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: World’s Largest Yacht Docks In Bermuda
[Updated with video] The world’s largest super yacht – which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars — arrived in Bermuda this morning [Jan 29] and is presently docked in St George’s. The ‘Eclipse’ is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and features a staggering array of luxurious on-board amenities. Mr... 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
Photos/Video: RAF Military Aircraft Depart
Some of the military aircraft from the Royal Air Force that arrived yesterday were back on the runway today [Jan 23] at the LF Wade International Airport. Led by the VC-10, four Typhoons followed the large aircraft from the north ramp towards the runway. As passing motorists saw the activity, many stopped on the roadside to take photos and watch the... Read more of this article
Photos: BIOS 110th Anniversary Gala Celebration
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] held its Gala Celebration on Friday [Nov 9] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel, with the occasion serving to formally welcome Bill Curry as President and Director to the community and to celebrate BIOS’s 110th anniversary. The black-tie celebration, which both Premier Paula Cox and Opposition... Read more of this article
Photos: First Night Of The 2012 Rugby Classic
The World Rugby Classic kicked off last night [Nov 10] with no shortage of entertainment both on and off the field. The always popular annual event attracted a massive crowd, with many dressed for the occasion in a wide variety of attire ranging from human crayons, superheroes, Santa Claus, cowboys, skeletons, plus a variety of suspicious looking “women”. – While... Read more of this article
Photos: Halloween Decorations Across Bermuda
Both children and adults got into the spirit of Halloween this evening [Oct 31] dressing up in costumes and making their way to various homes and events. A few houses were decorated for the occasion with “creepy music” and sound effects to add to the Halloween experience. Some homeowners went the extra mile and were wearing costumes themselves... Read more of this article
Photos: Tornado Causes Damage In Somerset
[Updated: BWS confirms it was a tornado] Unofficial reports coming in suggest that what appeared to be a tornado hit the Somerset Village area this morning [Oct 28] at approximately 9.15am. There are reports of damage in the area, with the photos being sent in showing damaged vehicles, walls, and more. Bermuda is presently under a Tropical Storm Warning,... Read more of this article
Photos: Rain Causes Flooding Islandwide
A sudden and heavy downpour this afternoon [Sept 14] caused flooding in various locations through the island, with cars being partially covered with water on various roads and multiple stores having their interiors flooded. The Bermuda Weather Service explained that a very active thunderstorm cell passed directly over the Island from approximately... Read more of this article
Photos: Lightning Lights Up The Night Sky
The Bermuda Weather Service issued a Thunderstorm Advisory for last night [Aug 22], and locals were greeted with a heavy rain downpour, thunderstorm and lightning. These photos were taken off the east end of Bermuda at approximately 9pm last night, showing the lightning storm visible in the night sky. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-9 { margin:... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Seize Marijuana Plants In Smiths
[Updated] Earlier today [Aug 21] Police seized what appeared to be a fairly large amount of marijuana plants from a location in Smiths parish, with police officers seen removing the plants this afternoon. The plants were estimated to be well over 6ft tall. A police investigation into this incident is underway, and we will update as able with any additional... Read more of this article
Photos: Seymour’s Pond “Blooms” Pink
The Department of Conservation Services carried out preliminary tests on a sample from Seymour’s Pond in Southampton and found single-celled plankton and numerous bacterial cells which are known to produce striking pink “blooms” in salt ponds. A spokesperson said: “The Department of Conservation Services has today carried out... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Lightning Strikes Off East End
[Updated with video] Numerous bolts of lightning could be seen over many parts of Bermuda this evening [July 23], with a frontal boundary lingering across Bermuda, causing showers and thunderstorms tonight. The photos and video below were taken between 8.30pm and 9.10pm this evening from a location in St David’s pointing in a southerly direction. A... Read more of this article
Photos: 2012 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres Festival
[Updated with additional photos] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 13] 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... Read more of this article
Photos: Massive Fire At Pembroke Dump
A huge blaze broke out last night [Mar.29] at the Marsh Folly Composting Facility in Pembroke. Smoke billowed high in the sky, visible for miles around. Dozens of personnel from the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded, with firefighters called in from all over the island, as well as off duty staff receiving calls to respond to the emergency. They... Read more of this article
Photos: $45 Million Home For Sale
“Chelston”, one of Bermuda’s most impressive and historic properties has been listed for sale via Christie’s International Real Estate local affiliate John Sinclair for $45 million. The photos below, courtesy of JP Rouja/LookBermuda [link], show a glimpse of the property, which is located on Grape Bay Drive in Paget. Originally constructed... Read more of this article
