Archive for December, 2019
Videos: City Of Hamilton 2020 NYE Celebration
The City of Hamilton is holding a New Year’s Eve celebration on the front lawn of City Hall, with the event set to include a 3D digital show, dance troupes, fire performance, stilt walkers, and bubble performers, as well as refreshment options including glow in the dark cotton candy, fish chowder, free hot chocolate, free s’mores station and more.... Read more of this article
Jamaican Association End Of Year Message
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda has wished everyone the best for 2020, and thanked the “many Bermudians and residents who assisted and supported us in one way of another with our projects and initiatives in 2019 and in the past.” A spokesperson said, “Warm Greetings and Very Best Wishes for a Bright and Prosperous 2020 and the... Read more of this article
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 31 2019
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 31] include appointments, traffic notice and notice of intended marriage. Road Closure for Watford Bridge Maintenance Work Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Traffic Notice Notice ID: GN1449/2019 Public Authorities / Department: Public Works Headquarters Publication date: 31 December... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 31 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 1
Wednesday, January 1 is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms in the morning, with the high to be near 23°C/73°F and the low to be near 17°C/63°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 79%. Sunrise will be at 7.20am and sunset will... Read more of this article
Appeal For Suspect To Return From Overseas
“Following a search of a property by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS], on Saturday 9th November 2019, in the Fairylands area, police are seeking the return to Bermuda of the owner, who is currently in the United States, for interview in regards to an ongoing criminal investigation”, according to a police spokesperson. The spokesperson said,... Read more of this article
Column: The Life Journey Of Clint Smith
[Column written by Glenn Fubler] I first met Clinton ‘Amos’ Smith as a fellow student at Berkeley Institute, where his mother, Hyacinth Smith, served as school secretary in the early 60s. His teammates from that 1966 championship PHC Juniors Football squad remember how Clint would be in a jokey mood, whether they won or lost a game. Clint appreciated... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Papa Seal Named ‘Rum Of The Year’
Gosling’s Papa Seal Bermuda Rum has been named the Best Rum of 2019 by the Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal. The story said, “In 2012, Caribbean Journal’s Rum Journal first launched the Rum Awards — a unique celebration of the best rums of the year. “This year’s edition of the Best Rums honors rums in a diverse range of... Read more of this article
New Year’s Eve Vigil In North Hamilton
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated with a candlelight vigil at the crossroads of Court Street and Dundonald Street in North Hamilton this evening [Dec 31]. A spokesperson said, “The recent signing ceremony for the Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together between The Most Reverend Wes Spiewack [Bishop of the Roman Catholic... Read more of this article
Traffic Delays Due To Collision On South Road
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision in the South Road area this morning [Dec 31] that resulted in two people being injured. A police spokesperson said, “Major traffic delays expected for vehicles coming out of the west headed into town, as a result of a collision in the area of South Road junction with White Sands Road. “Around... Read more of this article
Bermuda Swimmers Hold CCCAN Records
As the year draws to a close, a number of Bermuda swimmers continue to hold long course records in the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation. Elan Daley hold three records in the 11-12 Girls Age Group Division. Daley is the 50-meters record holder in the Freestyle with a time of 26.82 set on June 28, 2017. On that same date,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sailors Conclude Orange Bowl Regatta
The Orange Bowl International Youth Sailing Regatta 2019 has come to an end, as 14 Bermuda sailors took to the waters of Miami for the final time having sailed 12 races. Pharaoh Benevides led the Bermuda sailors in the Optimist Green Fleet with 189 net points and finished in 16th place. Benevides’ best finish of the regatta was a fourth place... Read more of this article
