Category: Photos
Photos/Results: Telford Electric Magic Mile
Hundreds of budding young runners took part in the annual Telford Electric Magic Mile event which was held at the National Sports Center in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon [Feb 22]. Many races saw exciting battles for the finish line as parents, family and friends crowded into the bleachers and around the field to witness the action on the track.... Read more of this article
Photos: Heavy Rains Cause Areas Of Flooding
Another day of heavy rain has continued to affect some areas of the island, with some streets almost looking like rivers and flooding to blame for a small BELCO outage in Hamilton. According to the Bermuda Weather Service ”An area of showers and occasional thunder continues to push across the area ahead of a surface trough moving through this... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2014 Telford Electric Magic Mile
The annual Telford Electric Magic Mile event was held at the National Sports Center in Devonshire on Saturday afternoon [Feb 22] with hundreds of budding young runners taking part in the event. Parents, family and friends crowded into the bleachers and around the field to witness the action on the track with many races lending themselves to exciting... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2014 Telford Electric Magic Mile
Hundreds of children made their way to the the National Sports Center in Devonshire this afternoon [Feb 22] for the Telford Electric Magic Mile Races. The always popular annual event attracts hundreds of budding young runners aged 4 and up. We will update with full results, the second photo gallery and videos as able. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-3... Read more of this article
Photos: Coldwell Banker 2014 Home Show
The 12th Annual Coldwell Banker Home Show got underway yesterday [Feb 21] at CedarBridge Academy, and continues on today from 9:00am – 4:00pm. Crowds flocked to the trade exhibition which is designed to showcase local business services and provide the public with a “one-stop-shopping” experience for goods and services related to home ownership. You... Read more of this article
Charts Only: 2014/2015 Bermuda Budget
For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2014 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Finance Minister Bob Richards this morning [Feb 21], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2013 Budget are here, the 2012 Budget are here, the 2011 Budget are here, and charts from the 2010 Budget are... Read more of this article
Photos: Coney Island Brush Fire Extinguished
Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service personnel attended a brush fire at approximately 5.30pm today [Feb 17] on Coney Island Road in Hamilton Parish. We understand the incident may have involved a a pole fire that caught nearby trees on fire. The blaze was extinguished by Fire Service personnel but not before an area of brush, a nearby canopy and other items... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Bermuda Thinking Day Service
Hundreds of people including Bermuda Guides, Brownies, Rainbows and Cub Scouts gathered in Hamilton’s Holy Trinity Cathedral today [Feb 16] to hold their annual Thinking Day Service. After the marching in of the flags, Canon Norman Lynas gave welcoming remarks. Bishop Rev. Robert Kurtz and Ashley Weekes from the 1st Hamilton Guides gave the opening... Read more of this article
Photos: Rain Causes Flooding Around Island
Heavy rain through the night has caused flooding in several parts of the island, with excess water reported at a property on Melville Road, on Woodlands Road, in the BAA parking lot, and in the Horseshoe Bay parking lot, as well as others. The Bermuda Weather Service said, “As the cold front moves away eastward high pressure will build to our... Read more of this article
Photos: Collapsed Wall On Palmetto Road
[Updated with photos] As of 7am this morning [Feb 14] there are traffic restrictions in place in the Palmetto Road Devonshire and Dutton Avenue, Pembroke areas due to downed utility poles and wires and a collapsed wall. A police spokesperson said, “The motoring public is advised that due to downed utility poles and wires in the Palmetto Road... Read more of this article
Photos: Local Businesses Enjoy Valentines Day
Bermuda’s businesses are taking the time to mark Valentine’s Day, with some local businesses taking the time to decorate their workplaces for the romantic holiday. With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, many locals are making a point to purchase gifts and make arrangements for their loved ones. While the exact origins of the holiday... Read more of this article
Photos: Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Repairs Underway
Restoration work is underway at the Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse in Southampton, with scaffolding visible on the 117ft high structure. The Government previously announced that Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse will be closed to the public until April 7th 2014 while the restoration work takes place. The cost was not stated, but back in 2012 the then-Government said... Read more of this article
