Archive for October, 2020

Tour Of Warwick Camp Available On Sunday

A conducted tour of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s headquarters at Warwick Camp is on offer on Sunday [Nov 1] so veterans and would-be soldiers can see how the modern soldier lives and works. Peter Aldrich, the vice-president of Royal Bermuda Regiment Association, said the tour was part of a series of events in the run up to Remembrance Day on November... Read more of this article

Photos: BBBS Drive-By Halloween Trick Or Treat

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda [BBBS] held a drive-by Halloween trick or treat event this evening [Oct 31] at the CedarBridge Academy round-a-bout, with the event including music, giveaways, treats, surprises and more. This evening’s event was one of several social distancing friendly Halloween events held on the island, as entities sought... Read more of this article

England To Enter Second National Lockdown

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown for England, saying “we must act now to control the spread of the virus.” The BBC reported, “Pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops will have to close for four weeks from Thursday, he said. But unlike the restrictions in spring, schools, colleges and... Read more of this article

BWS: Tropical Depression 29 “Not A Threat”

Tropical Depression 29 is “not a threat to Bermuda,” the Bermuda Weather Service said, with its closest point of approach to Bermuda within 72 hours having passed. Weather.com notes that if Tropical Depression 29 becomes a named storm, it will be named Eta — which is from the Greek alphabet which is now being used as all the ‘normal’... Read more of this article

World Tens Series Round Two Begins On Monday

The second round of the Rugby World Tens Series will kick off at the Bermuda National Sports complex on Monday, November 2nd. The organisers said, “The Miami Sun and the London Royals will once again kick things off for Round Two of the World Tens Series League at the Bermuda National Sports complex on Monday 2 November. “The action gets underway... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Sunday November 1

Sunday, November 1 is expected to see sunny periods, with a few showers develop evening onwards, with the high to be near 25°C/77°F and the low to be near 23°C/73°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be ESE. The relative humidity is expected to be near 75%. Sunrise will be at 6.36am and sunset will be at 5.28pm. High... Read more of this article

Videos: Bermuda Championship Round Three

[Written by Don Burgess] The PGA Bermuda Championship is set for an exciting finish with 22 golfers within five strokes of leader Doc Redman. The American pulled into a one-stroke lead at Port Royal this afternoon [Oct 31] by shooting a four-under-par 67. His round included a bogey and five birdies. Round 3 Highlights, video courtesy of the PGA Tour One... Read more of this article

Daylight Saving Time Change At 2am On Nov 1

People will enjoy an extra hour of sleep this weekend with the end of Daylight Saving Time bringing a one-hour rollback on the clocks and a precious extra hour of slumber, as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday [Nov 1] at 2.00am. As you set your clocks back one hour, the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service usually reminds people to also take the opportunity... Read more of this article

Photos: Butterfield & Vallis Halloween Event

[Written by Don Burgess] People were literally lined up down the block for hot dogs, candy, and other goodies at Butterfield & Vallis today [Oct 31]. Children of all ages came dressed in Halloween costumes. They munched down more than 1,500 hot dogs as they helped raise money for the Bermuda Zoological Society at the annual Oscar Meyer event. Butterfield... Read more of this article

Photos: Mini Monster Dash At Botanical Gardens

Children and their parents got into the spirit of Halloween while raising money for a good cause at the “Mini Monster Dash” at the Botanical Gardens. Open to ages 1 – 9, the event — hosted by Bosom Buddies — served to raise funds for the PALS cancer care charity and saw the little ones dressing up in costumes, as they took... Read more of this article

Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For October 2020

Football: Kane Crichlow Scores In Watford Win

Kane Crichlow and his Watford Under 23 teammates took on Birmingham City in England, and claimed a 3 – 2 victory, with Crichlow scoring one of the goals for his team. Watford was down 2 – 0, however Crichlow scored 39th minute, his teammate Sonny Blu Lo-Everton scored in the 44th minute, and then in the 59th minute Watford’s Joseph... Read more of this article