Archive for December, 2015

Live Video Replay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations

[Updated] The Corporation of St. George’s is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration this evening [Dec 31], with the entertainment due to feature Samantha Smith, Prestege, Rockfire, DJ Black Lion, fireworks, and more. The festivities are set to kick off at 8.30pm, and the Bermuda Onion has been raised and is due to drop at midnight to welcome in... Read more of this article

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: Dec 31 2015

Today [Dec 31] saw the close of the BSX’s week finish with 2,000 shares traded on the day, valued at $8,080.00 BD. All 2,000 shares were traded by Argus Group Holdings Ltd, closing up 2.3% at $4.04 per share. The BSX closed at 1,304.06, up 0.14% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 66 remained unchanged. The full report for the day... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Friday January 1

Friday, January 1 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 21°C/70°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 74%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.25pm. High tide will be at 1.09am and 1.18pm, while low tide will... Read more of this article

Bermuda Onion Up & Ready To Drop In 2016

[Updated with video] With just a few hours left until the beginning of a new year, the traditional Bermuda Onion has been raised in St George’s and is ready to drop at the stroke of midnight to welcome in 2016. The New Year’s Eve celebration in the east end is set to kick off at around 8.30pm this evening [Dec 31], with the entertainment to include... Read more of this article

Beach Art Offers Message Of “Happy New Year”

People that happen to pass by a Warwick beach have been treated to a special holiday greeting, with an intricate message in the sand wishing onlookers a “Happy New Year.” The beach art was created by Hannah Emmerson, who used an artistic design in order to pass on the cheerful message to anyone who happened upon it. Related Stories Explore... Read more of this article

Three People In Custody After Warrant Executed

The police executed a firearms warrant at a residence on Wellington Slip Road, St. George last night [Dec 30], and two men and one female have been taken into custody, with one man caught and subdued after trying to run away from the police. A police spokesperson said, “The BPS acting on specific information executed a firearms warrant at a residence... Read more of this article

Gosling’s Launch Party For New Gold Seal Rum

Gosling’s Brothers Limited is getting set to present a full-featured launch party for its new Gold Seal rum, featuring international DJs and Burlesque dancers performing throughout the evening on Saturday, January 2, with the event free to attend. The party will be held at Pier 6 on Front Street, with doors opening at 9.00pm. Besides the wide... Read more of this article

Cemetery Road Will Be Closed On January 4th

BELCO said they wish to “advise motorists and pedestrians that Cemetery Road will be closed from 7am – 5pm on Monday, January 4th for ongoing work to its Fire Pump Site. Intermittent restriction to one-lane travel is anticipated through the remainder of that week to ensure the safety of motorists and workers.” “Neighbouring businesses,... Read more of this article

Reward Offered: Stolen Stump Grinder Machine

A Rayco brand stump grinder — which the police said is “believed to be the only one of its kind in Bermuda” — was stolen, and a reward is being offered for its return. A police spokesperson said, “On Wednesday 30th December 2015 police attended a Theft report at Island Construction, 79 Middle Road, Devonshire. It was reported... Read more of this article

Column: What Has Been Achieved In 3 Years?

[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Three years ago, all Bermuda was waiting to see what the newly elected Government would do, and how it would perform. Three years later, we have a record. The standout fact for that 2012 election of the OBA was that it was one more step in the maturing of Bermuda’s electorate. For 34 years, until November... Read more of this article

Interruption Due To Vehicle Hitting Pole [Fixed]

[Updated] BELCO advised customers in the Ord Road/Ess Hill area that an interruption of service is necessary today [Dec 31] to “replace a pole that is believed to have been struck by a vehicle,” and approximately 230 customers will be affected. A spokesperson said, “BELCO would like to advise customers in the Ord Road/Ess Hill area... Read more of this article

Special Service Honours Volunteers Of Bermuda

The New Life Church of Nazarene recently held a special service in order to honour some of Bermuda’s “unsung heroes” of local volunteering, including Marsha Carey, Sheree Jacobs, Ideitha James, Mark “Burger” Jennings, Cynthia Williams, Jevon Williams, Karon Wolffe, Gregory & Felicity Jacobs, and Rev. Dr. Ernest Peets Jr. Ms. Marsha... Read more of this article