Category: News
Photos & Video: “Sit-In” Over Education Grants
Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo was joined today [May 6] by Education Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons and crowds of people who attended the “Silent Sit-In” at the Cabinet Grounds today in protest over the cuts to education grants. Ms. Foggo spoke first, and then Dr. Gibbons addressed the crowd, drawing jeers and boos when he said,... Read more of this article
Photos & Audio: Bermuda Anzac Day Ceremony
Just past 6.00am this morning [Apr 25] at the Cenotaph on Front Street, about thirty people and Governor George Fergusson assembled for the observance of Anzac Day. In Australia and New Zealand, this day is known as Anzac Day and the ceremony traditionally takes place at dawn every 25th of April. Bermuda’s Australasian community has brought the... Read more of this article
Videos & Photos: Lamb Foggo Protest March
Close to 5,000 signatures were on the petition that was presented to Premier Craig Cannonier at the conclusion of yesterday’s [Nov 22] protest march. The march was focused over the future of the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre, a situation that has been in the headlines recently. The Bermuda Hospitals Board announced a few weeks ago they would close... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2013 Remembrance Day Parade
The Remembrance Day Parade held today [Nov 11] saw crowds line Front Street to pay their respects to the Bermudians who served in the two World Wars of the 20th century and other conflicts, many of whom did not return home after making the ultimate sacrifice. Between World War One [1914-1918] and World War Two [1939-1945], approximately 600 Bermudians... Read more of this article
Banquet Photos & Opposition Leader’s Speech
[Updated with photo gallery] The time the PLP spends in “political exile can be spent aimlessly wandering, senselessly infighting, and foolishly devoid of vision and purpose, or, we can move purposefully back to the values on which we were founded,” said Opposition Leader Marc Bean. The Opposition Leader was speaking at the Fairmont Hamilton... Read more of this article
Photos: New Frozen Yogurt Store Opens Doors
Carlos and Regina Francis opened the doors of “Yo Cherry” at 12 noon today [Sept 27], with the first customers making their way to the self serve frozen yogurt store located on Bermudiana Road. Their operating hours will be 8:00 am until 10:00 pm Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 am until 12:00 am Wednesdays, 8:00 am until 3:00 am... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride
[Updated with video] The September 5th Foundation held its 10th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian today [Sept 1]. The ride commenced at the City Hall in Hamilton and headed east to the Memorial Bench on Kindley Field Road, St. George’s for a short tribute. The event serves to honour the memories of the four people who were... Read more of this article
Photos: St David’s Variety Prepare To Sell Fuel
St David’s Variety is in the midst of upgrading their property in order to sell fuel in the upcoming future which will see fuel pumps installed for both road users and boats arriving at their attached marina. The business was opened by its new owners in 2011 with plans to re-establish fuel supply to the St David’s community. A lease was... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Tree Planting Honours Royal Baby
Earlier today [July 30], in a symbolic and celebratory gesture, Governor George Fergusson planted a Princess Palm in honour of the recent birth of HRH Prince George of Cambridge. Two children who were born on the same day as Prince George, July 22, also participated in today’s tree planting. The children’s names, Charlie Calveley and Sofia Nunez... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: Vigil Held For Rudy Smith
[Updated with videos] Over 100 people have turned out for the vigil for Rudy Smith, which is just getting underway this evening [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road. People are continuing to arrive and both political parties are represented, with PLP MP Michael Weeks and OBA MP Glen Smith in attendance. The two MPs are... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Royal Baby Born, 21 Gun Salute
[Updated with video/photos. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a baby boy, and the Bermuda Regiment fired a 21 gun salute at 6.30pm this evening at Albouys Point] The UK media is presently camped out in droves outside the hospital in London waiting for the birth of the royal baby, and miles across the Atlantic the Bermuda Regiment is also taking... Read more of this article
Slideshow: 2013 Canada Day Beach Party
Hundreds of people, many wearing the red and white colours of the Canadian flag, gathered at Warwick Long Bay this afternoon [June 29] for the annual Canada Day Beach Party. Hosted by the Association of Canadians in Bermuda, revelers were treated to ideal weather conditions for the afternoon event. Rocker Will Black as DJ and sometime Quiz Master... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Change Of Command Parade
In a ceremony held on Saturday [June 8] at Warwick Camp, former Commanding Officer Lt/Col Brian Gonsalves formally handed over command of the Bermuda Regiment to Lt/Col Michael Foster-Brown. The new Commanding Officer is the first British soldier to command the Bermuda Regiment, which was formed in 1965 when the Bermuda Militia Artillery and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2013 Bermuda College Graduates
Ninety nine students graduated from Bermuda College today [May 23], with the ceremony taking place under a tent on the college grounds. Family and friends filled the seats to witness the event and to support the students with many bringing gifts like balloons, cards and more. The College traditionally awards Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Waterloo House Roof Wetting
A traditional Bermuda roof wetting ceremony was held at the new Waterloo House office and apartment building on Pitts Bay Road this afternoon [May 22] with developers the Green family and Premier Craig Cannonier in attendance. Built on the site of the old Waterloo House hotel which closed in 2008, representatives of the various design, construction... Read more of this article
Photos: Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Arrival
3,700 visitors sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 15], as the 1063-foot long Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship — the largest cruise ship to ever visit the island — docked at Heritage Wharf. The Bermuda version of the red carpet was rolled out, with the Gombeys and sounds of steel pan drums welcoming the ship’s arrival, which was its... Read more of this article
