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Photos/Videos: Police Seize 115 Cannabis Plants

Photos/Videos: Police Seize 115 Cannabis Plants

[Updated] This morning [July 20] the Police have located yet another large quantity of cannabis plants, this time in the west end. This is the fourth seizure of cannabis plants in the past few weeks, following after a seizure on July 14 in Tudor Hill, Southampton, July 4 in Smith’s Hill Drive, St. David’s and June 27 in an undisclosed area... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: 5ft Tall Cannabis Plants Found

Photos/Videos: 5ft Tall Cannabis Plants Found

[Updated] The Bermuda Police have discovered a group of cannabis plants growing in the St David’s area this afternoon [July 4]. A Police spokesman described it as “5 foot trees in a 30 by 30 patch in St David’s.” There are approximately half a dozen Police cars and a number of Police officers presently in the Smiths Hill Drive area,... Read more of this article

Photos: Sybil Joins London Gay Pride Parade

Photos: Sybil Joins London Gay Pride Parade

[Updated] The Bermuda flag, Bermuda shorts, scooters, and a group of Bermudians lead by Mark Anderson – aka Sybil Barrington – could be seen on the streets of London yesterday [July 2], as the group took part in the 2011 London Pride Parade. They carried a banner saying ‘LGBT Refugees – No better time for full human rights and equality,”... Read more of this article

Photos: 150 Yr Old Wine Found in Shipwreck

Photos: 150 Yr Old Wine Found in Shipwreck

[Updated with additional photos & video] The storm-tossed remains of an American Civil War blockade runner have yielded long-buried secrets to an international team of archaeologists working with Bermuda’s Department of Conservation Services. A secret stash of wine, lodged inside the bow of the wreck of the Mary Celestia, which lies immediately... Read more of this article

Photo Report: 2011 Annual Bermuda Pow Wow

Photo Report: 2011 Annual Bermuda Pow Wow

Centuries old traditions blended with elements of the modern world at St. David’s Cricket Club this weekend [June 18/19], as the St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted their Annual Bermuda Pow Wow. Ties between Native American tribes and their Bermuda compatriots first began to be celebrated at Reconnection Festivals in 2002. Both days... Read more of this article

2011 Miss Bermuda Pageant Photos

2011 Miss Bermuda Pageant Photos

Jana Lynn Outerbridge was crowned the 2011 Miss Bermuda last night [June 12]. Channing Dill was the 1st runner up and Miss Photogenic, Rachel Sawden was the 2rd runner up and the StyleBermuda Peoples Choice winner, Cratonia Smith was the 3rd runner up, Sharmaine Landy was the 4th runner up, while Davina Cannonier won the Miss Congeniality. You can... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Bermuda Day Parade

Photos: 2011 Bermuda Day Parade

The 2011 Bermuda Day Parade took place yesterday [May 24], with almost 50 groups participating in the extremely popular annual event.  The floats, dance troupes, gombeys, majorettes and other groups are making their way along the route, which is lined with enthusiastic spectators. Watch a replay of the live video stream here, view photos and results... Read more of this article

Photos: Miss Bermuda Contestants In Parade

Photos: Miss Bermuda Contestants In Parade

[Updated] Along with Little Miss Paradise, Glamorous Granny, Miss Big & Beautiful, the contestants in the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant were in today’s Bermuda Day Parade. Miss Selita Crockwell, representing Warwick North, and Miss Davika Hill, representing Warwick East: Miss Davina Cannonier, representing Devonshire East and Miss Kalvilicia... Read more of this article

Looking Back: Easter Weekend In Photos

Looking Back: Easter Weekend In Photos

The holiday weekend witnessed a return to traditional Bermuda Easter form: kite flying, fishcakes, chocolate eggs and church services dominated the three-day break rather than the tragedy which marked the same holiday in 2010. The Bermuda Police Service had promised a heavy presence over the weekend, and could be seen out in high numbers day and... Read more of this article

Historical Photos: Hollis Easter Lily Farm

Historical Photos: Hollis Easter Lily Farm

It was once said Bermuda was known as “The Easter Isle” for a million good reasons — that was the estimated size of the island’s annual crop of lilies when the industry was at its peak. Established in 1880, the island’s trade in the gleaming, pure-white Eastertime bloom was one of Bermuda’s most lucrative export industries... Read more of this article

Ag Show: Through the Lens of Alex Masters

Ag Show: Through the Lens of Alex Masters

Alex Masters [colorspace.am] is an award winning and internationally published photographer, and the images below are a small selection of those he captured at this year’s Annual Exhibition. Ranging from flowers to animals, Mr Masters’ images are the perfect example of what happens when you combine one of the top photographers on the island... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Miss Bermuda Swimsuit Shoot

Photos: 2011 Miss Bermuda Swimsuit Shoot

This morning [Apr.3] Elbow Beach Hotel, a sponsor of the Miss Bermuda Pageant, played host to the contestants as they took part in a swimsuit photo session with well known local photographer Anthony Francis of Tekoa Photography. The make-up was by Chrysalis, with hair styling done by Impressions. The contestants arrived at approximately 6:30 this morning... Read more of this article

Photos: 2011 Miss Bermuda Contestants

Photos: 2011 Miss Bermuda Contestants

Seventeen young ladies will be entering the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant, which is making a comeback after being in hiatus for many years. The show will take place on June 12 at the Fairmont Southampton, with tickets going on sale March 31st. The Miss Bermuda Pageant is under the direction of Milika Seymour, a former winner of the Miss Big and Beautiful... Read more of this article

Bermuda Photos: World Wetlands Day

Bermuda Photos: World Wetlands Day

Today [Feb 2] is World Wetlands Day which marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands [the Ramsar Convention] forty years ago, recognizing the importance of wetlands worldwide and the need to protect them. In 1999, seven of Bermuda’s wetlands were designated as Ramsar Sites. Minister of Public Works Derrick Burgess encouraged... Read more of this article

Photos: Cousins Sport 43 Yr Old Morris Minors

Photos: Cousins Sport 43 Yr Old Morris Minors

Cousins Stuart and Kenneth Easton have more than a last name in common – both men drive the exact same model car, both of which are 43 years old. They both own Morris Minor cars, which they purchased back in the late 1960s. Both Eastons are the original owners of the cars, both have 1,000cc engines, and both cars still have the original engines.... Read more of this article

Photos/Video: Car Flips Over In Smiths

Photos/Video: Car Flips Over In Smiths

[Updated w/video and photos] At approximately 10:15pm this evening [Jan 23] a car smashed through a wall and flipped over on Harrington Sound Road opposite the junction with Lolly’s Well Road in Smith’s Parish. The car was being driven west along Harrington Sound Road, and appeared to damage a fence, a hedge, a wall and demolished a moongate before... Read more of this article