Archive for December, 2014
Rotherham Aware Of Nahki Wells Threat
Rotherham boss Steve Evans is well aware of the threat posed by Bermudian striker Nahki Wells as his team gets set to match up with Wells’ Huddersfield team today [Dec 26], saying that “Nahki Wells is a fantastic goalscorer and someone who has caused a lot of teams trouble.” According to a report at TeamTalk.com, “Wells and the... Read more of this article
Christmas In Bermuda & Around The World
[Written by Juanae Baker] Christmas is an ancient and sacred religious holiday which has been celebrated for thousands of years by millions of Christians around the globe. It is observed as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the man who Christians believe to be the messiah and savior of the world. But is Christmas only about Jesus? Well,... Read more of this article
Puppet Making Workshop To Be Held At BSoA
International puppeteer and performer Alexander Winfield will be conducting a puppeteer workshop at the Bermuda Society of Arts on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Mr Winfield is an accomplished Bermudian puppeteer who has lived and worked in the USA, Canada, France and the UK. Families looking for something fun and different to do after Christmas will have... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Friday December 26
Friday, December 26 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 18°C/64°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be from the north at 30 to 50 km/h. The relative humidity is expected to be near 65%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will be at 5.20pm. High tide will be at 11.31am,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes Two Christmas Babies
This Christmas day was extra special for two families, with two baby girls born within minutes of each other late this morning [Dec 25] at King Edward Memorial Hospital. Germaine Darrell gave birth to the first baby at 10:26am, a girl weighing 7 lbs 8oz and 19.25 inches long who has been named Nevaeh Tnes Darrell, which is Heaven Sent spelled backwards. Some... Read more of this article
Photos: Christmas Celebrations On Elbow Beach
Large crowds of people made their way to Elbow Beach in Paget to celebrate Christmas today [Dec 25], spending the day socializing, swimming and celebrating on one of Bermuda’s most popular beaches. The annual Christmas get together is a long standing tradition, and usually sees the participants wearing seasonal attire. This year, Coral Beach &... Read more of this article
Photos: Christmas Lunch At King Street Church
Bermuda CableVision teamed up with The Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church to host a Christmas Day luncheon for families and residents who may not otherwise be able to enjoy such a meal. This is the fourth consecutive year that CableVision is sponsoring the luncheon, which was at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church on King Street, with the traditional... Read more of this article
Dr. Paris Ends Solo Circumnavigation Attempt
77-year-old sailor Dr. Stanley Paris has ended his bid to become the fastest person to sail solo around the world from Bermuda, saying his boat Kiwi Spirit suffered unrepairable damage on Christmas Eve, and he is now headed for Cape Town, South Africa. His latest blog post today said, “Once against my attempt to complete a solo circumnavigation... Read more of this article
Video: Rachel Brown Sings “Santa Baby” Live
Singer Rachel Brown recently got into the Christmas spirit with a soulful rendition of “Santa Baby” performed at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City alongside a live band. Born to a Bermudian father and an Ethiopian mother, Brown was raised in New York, but her talents have brought her to the island several times over the past few years... Read more of this article
Christmas Story Of Hurricanes & A Child’s Faith
[Christmas story written by Joan K. Aspinall] A child says his nightly prayers asking God for materials to re-build his Granny’s house, destroyed by Hurricanes Fay and Gonzalo. “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray to God my soul to keep.” The voice was small, almost a whisper. Raising his hand, he tried to see his fingers. He couldn’t.... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2014 Bermuda Christmas At Night
Residents of Tablerock Avenue and North Cote Close appear to be well-prepared for the Christmas holiday, with both featuring decorated houses that light up the night. The homes feature various holiday-themed decorations and lights, including angels bows, candy canes, elves, Nativity scenes, Santas, stars, gift-wrapped presents, reindeer, and more. The... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2014 Bermuda Christmas At Night
Bermuda residents continue to celebrate the Christmas season, with houses around the island decorated with lights and more in order to show off their holiday spirit. Some of the properties in the areas of Jennings Road, Flatts, and the City of Hamilton have gone to great lengths to give their homes a festive look, with the photos below offering a look... Read more of this article
