Archive for December, 2013

Video: Bermuda Onion Drops To Welcome 2014

[Updated with video] With the clock counting down to the end of 2013, the traditional Bermuda onion is up in St George’s and ready to drop at the stroke of midnight. St. George’s is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve party, which includes a host of local entertainment, food vendors, kiddie activities, a countdown by Mayor Rothwell, fireworks... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 1

Wednesday, January 1 is expected to be cloudy, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 17°C/62°F, according to the Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the NNE at 15 to 30 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 57%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.24pm. High tide will be at 7.57am and... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 31 2013

Today [Dec 31] saw a volume of 1,200 shares trade on the BSX, valued at $1,788.00 BD. All 1,200 shares were traded by Bank of N.T. Butterfield Ltd, which closed at an even $1.49 on the day. The BSX closed at 1,201.05, remaining even with yesterday’s close. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 77 remain unchanged. The full report from the BSX... Read more of this article

19 Year Old Denies Cannabis Possession

A 19-year-old male appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 31] where he denied possessing cannabis and a grinder. Thomas Moniz pleaded not guilty to cannabis possession and being in possession of a drug grinder. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo released him on $2,000 bail with one surety, and he is set to reappear next month. Related Stories Man... Read more of this article

Two People Injured In Paget Motorcycle Collision

Two people were injured this afternoon [Dec 31] in a collision that occurred on Rural Hill in Paget at approximately 1.00pm. Bermuda Fire Service EMTs assisted ambulance personnel with the two injured people before they were transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. It did not appear that either person suffered serious injuries. Police... Read more of this article

Reminder: Bermuda Currency Deadline Is Today

Locals will no longer be able to use legacy, horizontal Bermuda banknotes to purchase goods and services after today [Dec 31]. First introduced into circulation in 1970, the horizontal “legacy” banknotes in denominations of $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 are being removed from circulation. and will be replaced with the vertical banknote series introduced... Read more of this article

Ship Diverts Due To Crew Member’s Appendicitis

A diverted to Bermuda early this morning [Dec 31] to drop off a crew member with suspected appendicitis. Yesterday afternoon the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a satellite telephone call received from the Captain of the LNG carrier Tessa Kosan, which was located 169 nautical miles southwest of Bermuda. The ship was traveling from Houston... Read more of this article

Irie FM To Host First Annual New Years Party

Irie FM will be hosting their first annual New Years party on January 4, 2014, giving Bermudians a chance to enjoy one last night of celebration before truly settling into the new year. Offering as entertainment the music of Broc, Mona Lisa, G-Money, Conscious J, and Magic, the party will feature drinks, door prizes, raffle giveaways, and more. The... Read more of this article

Statistics: Dog Attacks & Interactions By Breed

According to statistics over the last two years 59.45% of reported cases of dogs biting people were attributed to pitbulls, while the rest were from German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Jack Russell Terriers, Beagles, Doberman Pinschers, American bulldogs, Rottweilers and unspecified breeds. We requested the statistics in light of the ongoing debate... Read more of this article

Golf: Walker Campbell Finishes 42nd In Florida

Italy’s Renato Paratore is the newly crowned Junior Orange Bowl Golf Champion, while Bermuda’s Walker Campbell shot a fourth round 12-over par 83, to finish the four day event held in Florida in 42nd overall. Campbell started out on the Back Nine and when he made the turn he was 6-over par, he recorded 1 Birdie on the par three twelfth,... Read more of this article

Fire Service Investigates Warwick Bike Fire

The Bermuda Fire Service is investigating the cause of a bike fire that occurred on Sunday morning [Dec 29] in a Warwick neighbourhood. Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Leonard Davis said, “On Sunday December 29th, 2013 at 9:10am the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a bike fire near Stadium Lane, Warwick. “The... Read more of this article