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BPS: “No Significant Incidents” Over New Year’s
The New Year’s holiday weekend was “relatively uneventful, with no significant incidents of anti-social behaviour,” the police said today. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their cooperation over the New Year’s holiday weekend which was relatively uneventful, with no significant... Read more of this article
Holiday Weekend Reports, Photos, Videos, Links
This past holiday weekend saw Bermuda welcome in a new year, the island welcome the first baby born in 2017, Devonshire Cougars win the Friendship Trophy, BAA win the Shield Final, Nahki Wells score against Blackburn Rovers and Wigan, news that buses and ferries will likely be affected due to today’s BIU meeting, and various other community and... Read more of this article
Video: New Years Eve Fireworks In St George’s
Starting at midnight, fireworks lit up the night sky in the east end as locals welcomed in the New Year, and said good bye to the old. The fireworks were part of the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in St George’s Town Square, which included a host of local entertainment, food vendors, kiddie activities, and of course the Bermuda Onion dropping... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2017
Marking the first baby born in Bermuda in 2017, Ethelbert Bakurumpagi was born at 10:41am on New Year’s Day to parents Flavia Namazzi and Silverous Bakurumpagi. Both first time parents, the couple admitted that once contractions began they were nervous being away from their native Uganda. “We’ve been working in Bermuda for about two years.... Read more of this article
Photos: New Year’s Eve In St. George’s
The Corporation of St. George recently hosted their New Year’s Eve event, ringing in 2017 with a number of forms of entertainment on hand for the public to enjoy. The MC for the event was Nadanja, with additional entertainment provided by Devli’s Isle Audio Band, led by Jesse Seymour, and Black Lion, along with food and toy vendors, fun castles,... Read more of this article
Traffic Advisory For NYE Celebration In Hamilton
The City of Hamilton in conjunction with the Minister of Works said they wish to advise motorists, residents and businesses that the following restrictions and closures will be in effect due to the New Year’s Eve celebrations: No Parking 6:00am on 31st December 2016 to 6:00am 1st January 2017 Court Street from Angle Street to Ewing Street EF... Read more of this article
Dutton Avenue Closure Due To NYE Fireworks
The Ministry of Public Works is informing motorists that due to the New Year’s Eve fireworks festivities, Dutton Avenue in Pembroke Parish will be closed from the junction of Marsh Folly [Palmetto Road] to the junction of North Street [Parsons Road]. “The road closure will start at 4pm on Saturday December 31 and will be in effect until... Read more of this article
“Toast The New Year” At Cosmopolitan Nightclub
Chivas Entertainment and Cosmopolitan Nightclub are getting set to present “Toast the New Year” on Saturday, December 31, with doors to the event opening at 10.00pm. The event will include music by Stalwart Sound, Desert Eagle, and Twin Starr, with special bottle prices, drink specials, a midnight toast, and free party favours. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Light Night Club To Host New Year’s Eve Event
The Light Night Club in St. George’s will be hosting its annual New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, December 31, marking the event’s sixth year. A spokesperson said, “We realize that not everyone wants to travel all the way into Hamilton on New Year’s Eve; that is why we have been doing this event over the years. “However,... Read more of this article
St. George’s Set To Hold New Year’s Eve Event
The Corporation of St. George is getting set to host its 2016 New Year’s Eve event, with several forms of entertainment to be presented. The event will get underway at 8.00pm. The MC for the event will be Nadanja, with additional entertainment to be provided by Devli’s Isle Audio Band, led by Jesse Seymour, and Black Lion, along with food... Read more of this article
Five Videos: New Year’s Festivities In St George’s
The Corporation of St. George’s brought in the New Year with a variety of entertainment for the crowds gathered, including performances by Samantha Smith, Prestege, Rockfire, DJ Black Lion, the Bermuda Onion Drop,fireworks and more. While people were welcoming in 2016 in the east end, large crowds also celebrated at the Uptown New Year’s Eve... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2016
Bermuda welcomed the first baby of 2016 at 5.55pm today [Jan 1] when Shikiyla Hendrickson gave birth to 7lb 1.3oz baby boy. A Bermuda Hospitals Board spokesperson said: “BHB is delighted to announce the first birth of 2016 at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. “A 7lb 1.3oz boy was born at 5:55pm on 1 January 2016 to mother Shikiyla Hendrickson.... Read more of this article
