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Caledonian Society To Host Hogmanay Ball
The Scots like to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, and such is their enthusiasm for the last day of the year that they even have their own word for it: Hogmanay. The Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party ranks as the biggest New Year’s event in the world. A spokesperson said, “Luckily, the Caledonian Society of Bermuda have stepped in to save... Read more of this article
Police: No Significant Incidents Over New Year’s
Nine people were arrested for outstanding warrants and suspicion of impaired driving over the New Year period, however there were no significant incidents of anti-social behavior, the police said. “The Bermuda Police Service would like to thank the public for their co-operation over the New Year’s holiday period as there were no significant... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Make New Year’s Day Rounds
As is tradition, various Gombey troupes are making their way around the island today [Jan 1] to celebrate the New Year. We caught up with them as they made their way through the Glebe Road and St Monica’s Road area. You can watch the video below, and view additional coverage of the 2013 New Year’s festivities here. Related Stories Videos:... Read more of this article
Video: “Huge Success 2013″ Written In Seaweed
Someone used a unique way to wish everyone much success in the New Year, using seaweed to spell out a giant message saying “Huge Success 2013″ in the sand at John Smith’s Bay Beach. Kathryn Garcia went to the beach this morning [Jan 1] to capture the sunrise, and was greeted with the seaweed-based good wishes for 2013. Each letter... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Hog Penny New Year’s Eve Party
[Updated with video] People packed the Hog Penny Restaurant this New Year’s evening and joined rock singer Will Black as he put on his last performance of the year, along with friend and duo mate Keith White in their Rockin’ Mardi Gras New Years’ Eve Party. Acoustic and electric guitars cranked out hits from all eras as they got... Read more of this article
Photos: Front Street New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Spanish Town Entertainment hosted the annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Front Street, with this year’s event billed as “Unity Explosion: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party.” The event included live musical entertainment, dancers, music, vendors and much more. View additional coverage of the 2013 New Year’s festivities by... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2013 St George’s New Year’s Eve
[Updated with video] Locals are celebrating the New Year at various parties being hosted this evening across the island, with two open air celebrations being held in both Hamilton and St George’s. Video showing a look at the band, kiddie land, Onion drop and fireworks: The festivities in the east end included live musical entertainment, fireworks,... Read more of this article
Video: 2013 NYE Onion Drops In St George’s
[Updated with videos] With a few hours left until the official start of 2013, the traditional Onion is up in St George’s and and ready to drop at the stroke of midnight. The celebrations in St George’s will begin at 7pm with musical selections from Black Lion Sound System & Reality Sound System. The band the “Unit” will perform... Read more of this article
CADA’s ‘Let Us Drive’ Service Available Tonight
CADA’s free ‘Let Us Drive service’ will be available tonight [Dec 31] to provide support for those who will be out drinking. The service will be available tonight from 3:15am to 3:45am from outside of the LOM building on Reid Street and recognizing that more people will be out, there will be additional vouchers available. CADA Chairman,... Read more of this article
Strong Police Presence For New Year’s Holiday
The police will “be out in force tonight to show a strong, highly visible police presence throughout the island during this evening’s festivities,” Assistant Commissioner of Police Martin Weekes said this morning [Dec 31]. Mr Weekes said their intention is to “prevent incidents of antisocial behaviour and public disorder in and around... Read more of this article
Maryland Prepares For Onion-Inspired Crab Drop
Two vacationing Easton, Maryland residents witnessed Bermuda’s Onion Drop ceremony a few years ago and were inspired to create the Crab Drop to bring in the New Year in their home town. These days they watch a big, fake crab slide down a pair of poles in the middle of their 300-year-old Chesapeake Bay town. The crab is 8 feet from claw to claw across... Read more of this article
St. George’s Ready For New Year’s Eve Fun
The onion will drop at midnight on December 31st, with fireworks to follow as the Town of St George’s celebrates New Year’s Eve with an evening of entertainment lined up. The Onion dropping in St George’s last year: The evening will begin at 7.00pm with musical selections from Black Lion Sound System & Reality Sound System. The... Read more of this article
New Year’s Eve Party To Be Held On Front Street
Spanish Town Entertainment announced their party plans for New Years Eve. On December 31st, 2012, Spanish Town will host the annual New Year’s Eve celebration on Front Street, with this year’s event titled “Unity Explosion: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Party.” Unity Explosion 2013 will begin at 8.00pm with a movie night for families... Read more of this article
Road Safety Council Urges Safety On Roads
During this holiday season, the Bermuda Road Safety Council wants to encourage the motoring public to adhere to the rules of the road, and would like to share the following information: To date, eight (8) lives have been lost on our roads in 2012. All were males. All but one of the fatal collisions involved a motorcycle or livery cycle. A statement... Read more of this article
City Of Hamilton To Host New Year’s Eve Ball
The City of Hamilton will host its first “City Ball” on New Year’s Eve in the City Hall building. It will commence with cocktails at 8pm in the foyer, and continue with dinner from 9pm – 11pm in the two galleries. The City Ball encompasses all three levels of the City Hall Building, the foyer and the two art galleries, to create a dining,... Read more of this article
Videos Set #2: 2012 New Year’s Eve
Locals celebrated the beginning of 2012 on Saturday night [Dec.31], making their way to events all over the island. The set of videos below show performances from the New Year’s Eve production held in Hamilton. Performers included Haz[-Ard-Ous] & Feenom the Pharaoh, Troika, Chewstick, Burning Spear and Live Wires along with Zion. Videos of... Read more of this article
