Archive for December, 2014
Video: BCHC Discusses Radiation Treatment
Bermuda Cancer & Health Centre [BCHC] recently announced the charity’s plan to introduce radiation therapy to the island, saying the benefits include the fact that patients will not need to be off-island for extended periods and that the savings to healthcare costs will be $6 to $7 million per year. A spokesperson for BCHC said, “Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Serve Lunch At Nursing Home
Officers from the Bermuda Police Service Serious Crime Unit converged on the Francis Telford Nursing Home in Paget last week Wednesday [Dec 17], carrying gifts and food made for the seniors’ lunch. Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police James Howard said, “I’m with the Serious Crime Unit here at the Francis Telford Nursing Home and... Read more of this article
Local Rapper Shines At “Sting” In Jamaica
[Written by Glenn Tucker] “I will take on the whole world,” raps 28-year-old hip-hop artist Imari Wade who took to the stage late Friday night [Dec 26] during the Magnum Sting 2014 concert in Jamaica, after performing here at home in Bermuda for the past few years. Magnum Sting 2014 is one of the biggest concerts of the year in Jamaica, and included... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host Tall Ships Fleet In 2017
Sail Training Association Bermuda [STA Bermuda] announced that Bermuda will help Canada celebrate its 150th Anniversary of the Confederation when the Island hosts a fleet of tall ships in early June 2017. “The tall ships event will add to the excitement of the America’s Cup Races that Bermuda will also host in 2017,” a spokesperson said. “The... Read more of this article
Video: Retired Local Firefighter On US News
Arthur Raynor, a 31-year veteran Firefighter/EMT [retired] with the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, was recently appointed as the Senior Fire Safety Education Specialist with The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department [AFRD], with one of his latest efforts seeing him filmed by a local TV news station as he performed a school fire safety show. Regarding his... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: Need For New Economic Plan
[Opinion column written by David Tavares and Erwin P. Adderley] We fully support any government of Bermuda that will create investment opportunities leading to lasting jobs that encourage lasting career opportunities for Bermudians. Re-engaging with renewed emphasis on hospitality is a step in the right direction. After all, it was our hospitality that... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Friendship Semi-Final Game
Crowds made their way east today [Dec 26] to watch the Friendship Semi-Final held at the St. George’s Cricket Club in Wellington where Somerset Trojans went down 0 – 1 to Robin Hood. Many spectators bundled up as the temperature dropped with the approaching cloud cover. The game was the second of a double header with Somerset Eagles facing Young... Read more of this article
Photos & Results: Shield Semi-Final Game
[Updated with more photos] Football fans made their way east today [Dec 26] to watch the Shield Semi-Final held at the St. George’s Cricket Club in Wellington where Somerset Eagles went down to Young Men Social Club. This was the first game of today’s double header with Somerset Trojans facing Robin Hood in the second match. At the Wellington... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Make Their Boxing Day Rounds
As has been the tradition for many years, the Gombeys are out making their rounds on Boxing Day, helping the island celebrate the holiday season. The island’s preeminent folk art, Gombeys traditionally span the island on Boxing Day and other holidays with the groups growing larger through the day as Bermudians start following along and dancing to... Read more of this article
Harness Pony Racing Boxing Day Results
The Harness Pony Racing Season continued with action at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. Heat One saw Colonel’s B with Arthur Hurst in the Bike win the 1:13 & Slower Time Bar Division crossing the line in a time of 1:22&3, while Panama Red and Tom Matthews finished second clocking 1:51&2. Tee Time with Jeremy Miller in the... Read more of this article
Third Flare Sighting May Be Chinese Lanterns
A third distress flare sighting on the night of Christmas Eve [Dec 24] may have been Chinese Lanterns according to Bermuda Radio officials. This marks the third reported flare sighting this week with the first report on Dec 21st and second report on Dec 23rd. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 24th December... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Saturday December 27
Saturday, December 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 21°C/70°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the north at 10 to 15 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will be at 5.21pm. High tide will be at 12.07am... Read more of this article
