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Photos: Four Whales Fight Over Female
Whale researcher Andrew Stevenson captured photos of four male humpback whales fighting over a female on Monday [Jan.23], with the ocean love fest taking place approximately 25 miles off Bermuda in deep waters. Mr Stevenson said it was the first time he has witnessed humpback mating behaviour entirely consistent with courting humpbacks he has observed... Read more of this article
Looking Back On 2011: The Year In Photos
To mark the end of an eventful year, Bernews has chronicled some of the memorable events with a selection of the most arresting images of 2011. While many of the dramatic moments are here, so too are some of the more celebratory, intimate and poignant ones. And although disciples of an American End-Times prophet took to Hamilton’s Streets early... Read more of this article
Photos: In Motion’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Dancing dolls, waltzing flowers and the Sugarplum Fairy returned to Bermuda when the In Motion School of Dance presented their second annual Nutcracker Holiday Spectacular on Friday [Dec. 16] and Saturday [Dec. 17]. Approximately 80 students, aged from seven to 18 years old, participated in the City Hall performance, which featured choreography from... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Christmas Boat Parade
Boats decorated with dazzling arrays of holiday lights and equipped with sound systems playing seasonal favourites thrilled thousands of spectators as Bermuda’s Christmas Boat Parade took place in Hamilton Harbour last night [Dec.10]. The always popular event saw over 70 vessels, ranging from expensive yachts to Boston whalers, make their way across... Read more of this article
Photos: Kings of Construction Challenge
There were no 97-pound weaklings in evidence on Sunday [Oct.9] for the Construction Association Of Bermuda’s Fun Day at Clearwater Beach. The featured event was the Kings of Construction Challenge — a strong-man type competition pitting teams of construction workers against each other in feats such as the Truck Pull, Block Load, Tire Flip... Read more of this article
Photos: Tree Crashes On St George’s Roof
At approximately 4:30pm this afternoon [Sept.15] a tree crashed into the roof of a beauty salon in the Tiger Bay, St George’s area. Cheveux nail technician Shakirah Brangman was inside the building when the tree fell. She described hearing a loud crashing sound that sounded like lightening had struck the building. She went outside to check and... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Hurricane Fabian Memorial Ride
The 8th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian was held today [Sept 4], with riders starting from City Hall and making their way to Ferry Reach. The event serves to honour the memories of the four people who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian on September 5th 2003; Constable Stephen Symons, Constable Nicole O’Connor,... Read more of this article
Photos: St Paul AME Worship In New Sanctuary
St. Paul A.M.E. Church on the corner of Court and Victoria Street hosted its first service after transitioning from its Centennial Hall to the renovated sanctuary this morning [Sept.4]. Before the morning’s worship, a tree planting ceremony took place in the ‘Missionary Garden’, after which the service got underway. The Church’s... Read more of this article
Photos #2: 2011 Bodybuilding Night of Champions
On Saturday night [Aug.20], as the Bermuda Bodybuilding Federation held the 2011 Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, with Garwin “House” Phillips, Jackie Jackson, Carolina Erasmus and Ranae Cann all winning overall titles. Competitors for the night also included Kimberly Kerr, JaVaughn Dill, Marina Jn. Pierre, Jeftha Miller,... Read more of this article
Photos #1: 2011 Bodybuilding Night of Champions
Some of the buffest bodies in Bermuda took to the stage on Saturday night [Aug.20], as the Bermuda Body Building Federation held the 2011 Night of Champions at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. Garwin “House” Phillips retained his Mr. Bermuda Title, Jackie Jackson was crowned Ms. Bermuda, Carolina Erasmus won the Fitness Title, and Ranae Cann won... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2011 Round The Island Race
[Updated] The Bermuda Powerboat Association hosted the annual Round the Island boat race this afternoon [Aug.14], and the day saw Bobby DeCosta and Chris Wells cross the line first in D13. We will update with official results as able. The top five finishers include Bobby DeCosta & Chris Wells in the time of 42:29, while Graham Sutherland &... Read more of this article
Photos: 60 Firefighters Battle Blaze At HWP
[Updated - all staff are out and safe] At approximately 2pm this afternoon [Aug.8] a fire broke out at the HWP Paint shop on St Johns Road in Pembroke, with locals reporting hearing what sounded like an explosion just before the fire, and staff running out of the building. The Bermuda Fire Service has responded and are presently working to put out the... Read more of this article
Photos: 2011 Miss Teen Bermuda Islands
Last night [Aug.7] hundreds of friends and family members packed the audience for the 2011 Miss Teen Bermuda Islands contest, which saw Miss Devonshire Shaunte Simons win the crown. The 17-year-old Saltus Grammar School graduate and aspiring lawyer said she was excited to win, and looks forward to being a role model to young girls. The first runner... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2011 Non-Mariners Race
Numerous locals made their way west by both land and sea for the annual Non-Mariners Race took place at Mangrove Bay in Sandys Parish yesterday [July 31] There were three “boats” entered in this years event; the ‘Non-Government Bus’ sank at the very start of the race leaving the ‘sailors’ to scramble to bring the ‘boat’... Read more of this article
Photos: Spectators At 2011 Cup Match
Thousands of locals packed the Wellington Oval over the past two days [July 28/29] to enjoy the Annual Cup Match Classic, considered the premier local sporting event by most locals. Apart from the action packed cricket game, Cup Match always offers a high spirited atmosphere, with many locals dressed to impress and/or sporting team colours. Crowds... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2011 BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay Beach is jammed with people as the 6th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration is taking place at the South Shore beach today [July 28]. With live entertainment, football and volleyball tournaments, East vs West Tug-o-War, beach tennis and more – the event is a popular part of the annual Cup Match Holiday. Apart from a brief incident... Read more of this article
