Archive for December, 2015

A.M. Best Assigns ICR To Randall & Quilter

Rating company A.M. Best has assigned an issuer credit rating [ICR] of bbb- to Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] [Bermuda]. The outlook assigned to the rating is stable. A statement from the ratings agency said, “The rating reflects R&Q’s solid risk-adjusted capitalisation, strong profile within the run-off market... Read more of this article

21-Year-Old Man Dies After Warwick Collision

[Updated - Police confirm the 21-yr-old rider has tragically succumbed to his injuries] A motorcyclist was injured and hospitalized tonight [Dec 26] after the bike he was riding and a car collided at the junction of Middle Road and Khyber Pass Warwick. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:20pm, police and EMT’s attended a two vehicle collision... Read more of this article

Man Armed With Knife Robs Warwick Restaurant

Police responded to a robbery at the Four Star Pizza in Warwick this evening [Dec 26] where a male entered the upper level of the establishment brandishing a knife and made demands for money. A police spokesperson said, “Around 6:07pm on Saturday 26-Dec-2015 police responded to a report of a robbery at the Four Star Pizza in Warwick. An unknown... Read more of this article

Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Club Racing

The Bermuda Motocross Club hosted their annual Boxing Day races today [Dec 26] at the Bermuda Motorsports Park at Southside, St. David’s. A large crowd attended the track which saw summer like conditions with a clear hot day and bright skies. A number of vendors were on hand offering a selection of hot food, baked goods and refreshments while... Read more of this article

Photos/Results: Shield & Friendship Semi-Finals

[Updated with photos] Boxing Day football action at Bernard Park today [Dec 26] saw teams looking for a win in either the Shield Semi-Finals or Friendship Semi-Finals. X-Roads Warriors will advance to the Shield Final after their hard fought 4 – 3 defeat over Young Men Social Club after extra time. X-Roads went in front in the 5th minute when... Read more of this article

Videos: Christmas In Bermuda Over The Years

Bermuda is continuing its Christmas celebrations in style today [Dec 25], with people around the island enjoying time with family and friends following an array of holiday-themed activities on the island leading up to Christmas Day. The 150 videos below give you a look at Bermuda’s seasonal fun, spanning holiday celebrations throughout the years,... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday December 27

Sunday, December 27 is expected to be partly cloudy, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 20°C/68°F, according to Weather Underground. Winds are expected to be WSW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 70%. Sunrise will be at 7.18am and sunset will be at 5.20pm. High tide will be at 9.35am and 9.58pm, while low tide... Read more of this article

Video: Wells Scores Twice In Huddersfield Win

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored twice today [Dec 26] to help push Huddersfield Town to a 3-1 victory over Preston North End. The club’s match report said, “A brace from top scorer Nahki Wells set Town on the way to a welcome home victory over visitors Preston North End on a windy Boxing Day. Wells gave the Terriers... Read more of this article

Video: Gombeys Out To Celebrate Boxing Day

As has been the tradition for many years, the Gombeys are out making their rounds on Boxing Day today [Dec 26], 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... Read more of this article

One Person Injured In Five Vehicle Collision

One person was injured following a five vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and three cars on South Road in Devonshire this afternoon. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1:11pm on 26-Dec-2015 Police and EMT’s attended a five vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and 3 motorcars which occurred on South Road near the junction... Read more of this article

Duffy Named “Most Versatile Endurance Athlete”

Triathlon website Babbittville has named its Endurance Athletes of the Year, with Bermuda’s Flora Duffy being named as the “Most Versatile Endurance Athlete” of 2015. The website said, “Flora Duffy, a two-time Olympian from Bermuda is more than just our Off-Road Dominator. She’s also definitely our Most Versatile Endurance... Read more of this article

Video: Bermuda Christmas Decorations At Night

Some locals have decked their homes with holiday cheer during this festive season, with elaborately decorated homes visible from east to west featuring various Christmas-themed decorations such as bows, candy canes, elves, Nativity scenes, Santas, stars, gift-wrapped presents, reindeers and more. You can view our first set of photos of this year’s... Read more of this article