Archive for December, 2016

4 Hour Video: New Years Eve In St. George’s

[Updated] The Corporation of St. George’s is hosting a New Year’s Eve celebration this evening [Dec 31], with MC for the night Nadanja, and entertainment due to be provided by Devli’s Isle Audio Band, led by Jesse Seymour, and Black Lion, along with food vendors, fun castles, fireworks, and more. The Bermuda Onion has been raised and is due... Read more of this article

DeSilva & Pedro Awarded Police Medals

Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal and Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro has received the Overseas Territories Police Medal, Government House confirmed this evening. “Government House has announced that Her Majesty The Queen has approved the award of: The Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service... Read more of this article

People’s Campaign Calls ‘Urgent Meeting’

The People’s Campaign said they are “calling an urgent meeting for all concerned residents of Bermuda,” with the meeting to be held at St. Paul AME Centennial Hall at 12 noon on Tuesday January 3, 2017. The group said, “The People’s Campaign is calling an Urgent Meeting for all concerned residents of Bermuda. “If... Read more of this article

December 2016: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”

Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletter, social media and app each morning, giving readers a taste of the island to start their day. Always popular, December’s top photos attracted tens of thousands of likes and shares on social media, and judging by the number of readers’ “likes”, the month’s most popular photos... Read more of this article

Video: Wells Scores Against Blackburn Rovers

[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Nahki Wells closed out this year in fine fashion, scoring against Blackburn Rovers today [Dec 31] as Huddersfield Town played to a 1-1 draw, The club’s match report said, “An added time free kick from Nahki Wells gave Town a share of the spoils against Blackburn Rovers in the final game of 2016. “A point... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday January 1

Sunday, January 1 is expected to be overcast, 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 SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 53%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will be at 5.24pm. High tide will be at 10.15am and 10.38pm, while low tide will be... Read more of this article

Digicel Squash Championships Results: Day #2

Day Two of the Digicel Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships took place at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association Club with 8 Divisions. Abigail Brewer defeated Charlotte Toogood 13-11, 11-8, 10-12, 10-12, 11-9 in an Girls Under 17 Division match, Toogood then turned the tables on Tiye Williams 11-4, 3-11, 3-11, 13-11, 11-6 in the Girls Under... Read more of this article

‘Super Saturday’ Event To Feature Gombey Art

Masterworks Museum will be hosting their monthly Super Saturday on January 28th, 2017 from 10.00am – 2.00pm, where they will be offering free art activities all themed to “Dance to the beat – Bermuda Gombeys” “This event is for all ages. Face painting and a fun photo booth with costumes will also be available,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 31

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 31st. On Monday the Sampogracht general cargo ship is expected, on Tuesday the Gaia Leader vehicles carrier will arrive, and on Thursday the Bermuda Islander container ship is scheduled to arrive. The weekly... Read more of this article

Chef Donates $2516 From Annual Charity Event

The third annual Chiko’s Smokey Rub Christmas Charity event took place last Friday, with the event successfully feeding over 700 people while also raising $2,516 to assist a woman battling cancer. “It was a chilly but overall great evening,” Chef Chiko said. “There was great entertainment including a choir, Rated E dance group,... Read more of this article