Archive for December, 2021
Video: Dec 27th Bernews Morning Newsflash
26-year-old man dies after collision on Christmas Day, Rockaway Ferry Stop to temporarily close, Island celebrates Christmas, Darlington football club hold minute of applause in memory of Osagi Bascome, Christmas Day at Elbow Beach and 263 cases announced so far this month are some of the stories in this morning’s [Dec 31] Bernews Newsflash. The... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday December 27
Monday, December 27 is expected to be partly cloudy and windy, with the high to be near 21°C/69°F and the low to be near 16°C/60°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be NW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 60%. Sunrise will be at 7:19am and sunset will be at 5:21pm. High tide will be at 2:04am and 2:13pm,... Read more of this article
Police Appeal For Witnesses To Fatal Collision
The police are appealing for information about, or witnesses to, the fatal collision that claimed the life of a 26-year-old man on Christmas Day. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is seeking the public’s assistance with the investigation into that fatal road traffic collision, which occurred on Palmetto Road, Pembroke, just... Read more of this article
Darlington Pay Tribute To Osagi Bascome
[Written by Stephen Wright] A minute of applause was held in memory of Bermuda footballer Osagi Bascome in the Vanarama National League North match between Spennymoor Town and Darlington in England today [Dec 26]. The applause took place in the 23rd minute to pay respects to the former Darlington midfielder who died after being stabbed during an altercation... Read more of this article
Daley Concludes Invitational With Bronze Medal
Elijah Daley was back in the pool competing on the final day of the Invitation December Pointe-Claire 2021 Swim Meet hosted by PCSC Pointe-Claire Swim Club in Canada. Representing Markham Aquatic Club, Daley completed the 15 – 16 years 200m butterfly where he finished 3rd claiming the bronze medal with a personal best time of 2:13.04. During the... Read more of this article
Cricket: Rawlins & Leverock US Open Numbers
Following the recently concluded US Open Cricket Tournament in Florida, the numbers put up by Bermudian cricket players Delray Rawlins and Kamau Leverock, who were both part of the team, are below. Rawlins finished 8th in the total runs scored with 168, while Leverock finished 17th with a total of 119 runs. He finished T8th with the highest individual... Read more of this article
Video: Sunday Dec 26th ‘Good News’ Spotlight
News that Bermuda celebrated Christmas, Bermuda Commercial Bank appointed Neville Grant as CEO, the International Women’s Club donated over $10,000 to two charities, and the Raleigh Alumni Relief Team gave holiday food hampers, hot dinner plates and children’s gifts to over 162 community members were all some of the positive news stories from the... Read more of this article
MTM Christmas Bowl 2021 Masters Semi-Final
The other semi-final match was played at the Fairmont Southampton Tennis courts as the Manders Tennis Management Christmas Bowl Masters Division continued. The second semi-final saw Tariq Simons take on David Thomas to see who would face Gavin Manders in the final. Thomas was able to outlast Simons, winning in a grueling straight sets 7-5, 4-6. Related... Read more of this article
Police Confirm Death Of Man Following Collision
[Updated: The police have now confirmed the very sad news that a 26-year-old man has died, marking the seventeenth road fatality this year in Bermuda.] A motorcycle rider has been transported to hospital following a three vehicle collision on Palmetto Road at around 5.45pm today [Dec 25] and one driver — who initially left the scene — was... Read more of this article
20 Minute Video: Bermuda Christmas Lights
Merry Christmas! We want to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday, and for those who may have been unable to see many of the Christmas lights around the island, we will broadcast a 20 minute video at 8.00pm this evening [Dec 25] here on our website, as well as on Bernews Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts. It will not include any news, people,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2021 Christmas Day At Elbow Beach
After being cancelled last year due to both the Covid-19 restrictions and hurricane damage to the public access area, the Christmas Day celebrations were back this year at Elbow Beach today [Dec 25] with people spending the holiday celebrating on one of Bermuda’s most popular beaches. Notwithstanding the cancellation last year, the annual Christmas... Read more of this article
Wells & Bristol City Match vs Luton Postponed
Nahki Wells and his Bristol City teammate’s Boxing Day match with Luton Town has been postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak amongst the Luton squad. The club said, “Bristol City’s Boxing Day matchup with Luton Town has been postponed at the Hatters’ request. Nigel Pearson’s side were prepared to travel to Kenilworth Road this afternoon... Read more of this article
