Category: News
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
Photos: Car Crashes Into Wall, Lands Overboard
[Updated with slideshow + video] Early this morning a car driver crashed through a wall on Harbour Road in Paget, resulting in the car landing completely overboard, and the driver escaping unharmed. A police spokesperson said, “At approximately 4:10am this morning [Thursday May 16th], police responded to a report of a road traffic collision along... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2013 Santo Cristo Dos Milagres
[Updated with video] Bermuda’s Portuguese community came together today [May 5] to celebrate a centuries old tradition that originated in the Azores in the 17th century. The “Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres” [Festival of the Christ of Miracles], sees a solemn procession through Hamilton with participants walking on a carpet of flowers... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Tree Falls, Causes Power Outages
[Updated with photos + video] Due to the strong winds this morning [Apr 7], a large tree fell and affected power lines in the Middle Road in Warwick area [by Lindos], which resulted in power outages. The fallen tree blocked most of the road, and crews are in the area working to remove the tree and restore power. Three BELCO trucks and two W&E... Read more of this article
