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Police: No Significant Incidents Over New Year’s

Nine people were arrested for outstanding warrants and suspicion of impaired driving over the New Year period, however there were no significant incidents of anti-social behavior, the police said. “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their co-operation over the New Year’s holiday period as there were no significant... Read more of this article

Video: Gombeys Make New Year’s Day Rounds

As is tradition, various Gombey troupes are making their way around the island today [Jan 1] to celebrate the New Year. We caught up with them as they made their way through the Glebe Road and St Monica’s Road area. You can watch the video below, and view additional coverage of the 2013 New Year’s festivities here. Related Stories Videos:... Read more of this article

Video: “Huge Success 2013″ Written In Seaweed

Someone used a unique way to wish everyone much success in the New Year, using seaweed to spell out a giant message saying “Huge Success 2013″ in the sand at John Smith’s Bay Beach. Kathryn Garcia went to the beach this morning [Jan 1] to capture the sunrise, and was greeted with the seaweed-based good wishes for 2013. Each letter... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Hog Penny New Year’s Eve Party

[Updated with video] People packed the Hog Penny Restaurant this New Year’s evening and joined rock singer Will Black as he put on his last performance of the year, along with friend and duo mate Keith White in their Rockin’ Mardi Gras New Years’ Eve Party. Acoustic and electric guitars cranked out hits from all eras as they got... Read more of this article

Photos: Front Street New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Spanish Town Entertainment hosted the annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Front Street, with this year’s event billed as “Unity Explosion: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party.” The event included live musical entertainment, dancers, music, vendors and much more. View additional coverage of the 2013 New Year’s festivities by... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: 2013 St George’s New Year’s Eve

[Updated with video] Locals are celebrating the New Year at various parties being hosted this evening across the island, with two open air celebrations being held in both Hamilton and St George’s. Video showing a look at the band, kiddie land, Onion drop and fireworks: The festivities in the east end included live musical entertainment, fireworks,... Read more of this article

Video: 2013 NYE Onion Drops In St George’s

[Updated with videos] With a few hours left until the official start of 2013, the traditional Onion is up in St George’s and and ready to drop at the stroke of midnight. The celebrations in St George’s will begin at 7pm with musical selections from Black Lion Sound System & Reality Sound System. The band the “Unit” will perform... Read more of this article