Author Archive: Bernews1

Photos, Video: Heroes Weekend Pan In The Park

The island has been in the carnival spirit over the past few days, as the first ever Bermuda Heroes Weekend took place, involving four days of events happening across the island. Yesterday [June 14] saw the ‘Pan in the Park’ take place in Victoria Park, with the island’s musicians highlighted during the steel pan music exhibition. The... Read more of this article

Stolen Cars Located, Another Reported Stolen

[Updated] One of the two cars that was reported stolen over the weekend was recovered, however another car has been reported stolen, this time a blue Peugeot 207 hatchback being removed from outside an Ocean Avenue, Devonshire residence. Blue Peugeot Stolen A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:15am Monday, June 15th police received a report... Read more of this article

Review: BHW Heroes Weekend Parade Of Bands

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] Destra Garcia famously sang: “Everybody take a jump, take a jump, take a jump up now, start to wave, start to wave, start to wave up now, start to wine, start to wine, start to wine up now, because, it’s carnival!” And that’s exactly what yesterday was, Bermuda’s first carnival and hopefully the first of many.... Read more of this article

Photo Set #3: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

Massive crowds made their way to Dockyard yesterday [June 13] for the Parade of Bands, with the west end filled with the sounds of soca music and a carnival atmosphere. The Parade of Bands was the third event in the inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend, which involves four days of events being held across the island. Slideshow with over 150 photos from... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: Parade of Bands In Dockyard

The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continued this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands taking place in Dockyard. The streets were lined with all forms of seating and comforts as crowds of people gathered to watch as dancers followed trucks blasting their favorite soca tunes. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton,... Read more of this article

Man Arrested After 54-Year-Old Man Stabbed

[Updated] At sometime around 7.00pm this evening [June 13] emergency personnel responded to the Church Street area of Hamilton after a man was found injured in the area. We understand the man was found injured in the ground on Church Street outside City Hall, and an ambulance and the police were called. Unofficial reports suggest the man may have what... Read more of this article

Police Confirm Man Arrested In Dockyard

A man was arrested this evening [June 13] in Dockyard, following some form of altercation that took place that took place during the Bermuda Heroes Weekend Parade of Bands. The police confirmed that a man got into an altercation, had to be subdued, and was subsequently arrested and taken into police custody. Further details are limited at this time,... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Pow Wow Held In St David’s

[Updated with video] The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted the Bermuda Pow Wow today [June 13], with visitors from overseas joining locals at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds. The event included a Libation and Dedication Ceremony, traditional St. David’s Island food, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs and drums,... Read more of this article

Photos: 2015 Queen’s Birthday Parade Held

[Updated with photos] Crowds turned out today [June 13] to see Bermuda’s armed service celebrate the Queen’s Birthday and perform a special Trooping the Colours ceremony. People watched and cheered as nearly 200 soldiers, as well as a contingent from the Bermuda Police Service, paraded at the National Stadium in front of Governor George Fergusson... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Parade Of Bands Underway

[Updated with video] The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continues this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands now underway in the Dockyard area. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton, which was followed by the early morning J’Ouvert celebrations in Dockyard, with all three events thus far seeing a great turnout,... Read more of this article

Two Cars Stolen: One In Paget, One In Hamilton

Two cars were reported stolen overnight the police said, with a black Chevrolet Spark removed from outside a Paget residence, while a grey Honda CR-V was removed from Reid Street in Hamilton. “In apparently separate incidents, two vehicles were reported stolen overnight,” a police spokesperson said. “In Paget, it appears that a black... Read more of this article

Vending Act Passes In House Of Assembly

Despite concerns being raised by some members of the Opposition, the Vendors Act 2015 — which makes new provisions for regulating vending — passed in the House of Assembly last night [June 12]. The Act, as tabled, said that any person who vends without a licence commits an offence and any person who vends in an area that is not designated... Read more of this article