Archive for December, 2017

Photos: Icing Sugar Christmas Decorations

The Sylvia Richardson Care Facility is showcasing a Christmas display in its lobby, a creation made entirely of icing sugar by Chef Jerry Callender. Administrator Angela Brangman told Bernews, “Every year, Mr. Callender makes this out of icing sugar and he forms it; the trees, the reindeer, everything is made out of real icing sugar. Every year he... Read more of this article

Video: Sunday Dec 24th ‘Good News’ Spotlight

News that Tashun Simons received a FIFA Referee Badge, Treefrog Consulting awarded $15,000 in scholarships, Dementia Care Practitioners received certificates, Clarien volunteers helped at ‘Meals on Wheels’, and Appleby Bermuda presented Christmas trees, holiday food hampers and gifts to local charity STAR were all some of the positive news stories... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday December 24

Sunday, December 24 is expected to be partly cloudy skies, 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 SSE . The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.17am and sunset will be at 5.19pm. High tide will be at 12.11am and 12.23pm, while... Read more of this article

Nahki Wells Makes Premier League Debut

Bermudian striker Nahki Wells made his Premier League debut today [Dec 23], coming in the 84th minute to make his first ever appearance at the highest level of English professional football. Harry Kane scored three times as Tottenham defeated Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor to leapfrog their opponents in the Premier League table. Today’s appearance... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Festival Of Lights At Gardens

The Botanical Gardens has been transformed into a festive wonderland, with Christmas lights and decorations spanning the Paget property. Friends of Hospice [FoH] and BELCO have invited the public to attend the inaugural Festival of Lights, which is taking place at the Botanical Gardens from December 2 through December 30 on Friday and Saturday nights. “Attendees... Read more of this article

Shaun Goater Visits Terminal Cancer City Fan

Life-long Manchester City fan, Steve Wilson was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer earlier this year, and Steve’s bucket list was to build a City ‘man cave’ which he did, and he took it one step further with help from Bermuda’s Shaun Goater. Goater said, “It is great to be a little bright moment in Steve Wilson life along with... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: BFRS Firefighter Of Year

On Friday, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service held a special event to honor the Firefighter of the Year in memory of William Eugene Glasford, an ex Firefighter who passed away in 1997. The award was created by his family [wife - Delores Glasford, daughter - Dionne Glasford and son - William "Billy" Glasford, who is also a Firefighter] in 1998 to encourage... Read more of this article

Video: Dec 23rd Bernews Morning Newsflash

A motorcyclist was arrested following a police chase, Flora Duffy named as the ‘Short-Course Female of the Year’, children’s Christmas cookie competition held, Bermuda Union of Teachers welcomed Kalmar Richards as new Acting Commissioner, and Christian artist Ayiesha Woods to perform at a Christmas Eve service on Sunday are some of the... Read more of this article

Photos: Friendship & Shield Quarter-Finals

North Village Rams, PHC Zebras, Devonshire Cougars, Robin Hood, Paget Lions, Southampton Rangers, Wolves, and BAA claimed victories in this weekend’s Friendship & Shield Quarter-Finals football action. Friendship Quarter-Finals North Village Rams 3 Dandy Town Hornets 2 At the Bernard Park, the North Village Rams defeated the Dandy Town Hornets... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Premier David Burt

[Christmas message from Premier David Burt] There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As I reflect on those words during this holiday season, I have to pause and acknowledge the significant contribution that my family has played in my life. I must recognize the value of the small,... Read more of this article

Shipping Schedule: Week Starting December 23

The Department of Marine & Ports Services has released the weekly shipping schedule for ship arrivals commencing on Saturday December 23rd. On Tuesday the Oleander container ship will arrive, and on Thursday the Somers Isles container ship is expected. The weekly shipping schedule, which is subject to change, follows below [PDF here]: Related... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Opposition Leader

[Christmas message from Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden] It is my honour as Opposition Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, to offer my very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to Bermudians near and far and to all Bermuda residents. Christmas provides the perfect opportunity for us all to pause, reflect, and celebrate the things that we cherish.... Read more of this article