Archive for December, 2019
City Of Hamilton Gears Up For NYE Celebration
The City of Hamilton is gearing up for 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... Read more of this article
Two Tourists Arrested After Failing To Pay Bill
Two 25-year-old American female tourists were arrested after they failed to pay their restaurant bill on Christmas Day. A police spokesperson said, “Two female American tourists were arrested after they failed to pay the bill having eaten at a Hamilton hotel restaurant on Christmas day. “The hotel’s General Manager made a report to police... Read more of this article
Man Arrested For Possession Of Knife
A man was arrested on Boxing Day after being found in possession of a knife, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At around 10:15 pm on Thursday, 26-Dec-2019, Police Officers observed a motorcycle travelling at a high rate of speed along South Rd., Paget near Inglewood Lane. “Officers caused the male rider to stop and... Read more of this article
Heron Bay Wins Festival Of Trees Competition
Students who decorated a Christmas Tree at Dockyard helped Heron Bay Primary school to win $2,500, as the school received the most votes in the Festival of Trees competition organised by the West End Development Corporation at the Royal Naval Dockyard. Ten schools each decorated a tree in The Mall and WEDCO’s Marketing and Events Manager, Stephanie... Read more of this article
Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final
The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things did not start... Read more of this article
Results: Bermudian Footballers In England
Teams that include Bermudian footballers Nahki Wells, Nathan Trott, Jonte Smith, Reggie Lambe, Milan Butterfield, Knory Scott, Osagi Bascome, Justin Donawa, and Amar Lewis were in action in England over the holiday season. Nahki Wells Nahki Wells was a second half substitute as he and his Queens Park Rangers teammates fell to defeat on Boxing Day, losing... Read more of this article
Hill-Edwards Shines In PSU Winter Classic
Prior to the Christmas break, Destini Hill-Edwards and her Franklin Pierce University Women’s Track & Field Program opened their season at Plymouth State at the PSU Winter Classic, with the team winning the meet title. Franklin Pierce dominated the sprinting events, with Hill-Edwards claiming first place in the 60-meter dash with a time of... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & Results: Harness Pony Racing
The Driving Horse & Pony Club [DHPC] held a day of harness pony racing yesterday [Dec 26] at the National Equestrian Center on Vesey Street. The first heat was the 1:03&3 & Faster Time Bar Class, with Kiwon Waldron in the bike of Special Gold clocking a winning time of 1:02&1 and Kayla Caldwell in the bike of War Machine recording a... Read more of this article
CURB: The Need To Work Toward Racial Justice
In a survey conducted earlier this year, voters cited a “steady but growing need to work toward racial justice.” A spokesperson said, “In a survey conducted earlier this year, voters cited a steady but growing need to work toward racial justice. When asked the question: Is there a need for non- government groups, such as Citizens Uprooting... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
Causeway collision results in injuries, firefighters extinguish structural fire in Sandys, police will conduct road sobriety checkpoints tonight, Bermuda-themed New Year social media covers and phone wallpapers, survey cites the need to work toward racial justice, and Boxing Day Harness Pony Racing are some of the stories in this morning’s [Dec 27]... Read more of this article
Photos: Mariners Defeat The Rest On Spirit Day
Mariners Spirit Day started under sunny blustery skies with a good crowd present at the Warwick Academy School Field. The Mariners took on The Rest, with the Mariners picking up the 21 – 14 win. Dustin Archibald powered over from 2 meters out, and when Jamie Hodgkins converted it gave the Mariners a 7 – 0 lead. The Mariners continued the early dominance... Read more of this article
Causeway Collision Results In Injuries
[Updated] Emergency services responded to a collision tonight [Dec 26] on the Causeway which resulted in injured persons being transported by ambulance to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment. Bystanders indicated it appeared a car and motorcycle may have been involved. Traffic was blocked in both directions which caused long lines and people... Read more of this article
