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Close Encounters Of The Bermuda Kind

A 1953 flying saucer alert in Bermuda when US President Dwight D. Eisenhower, British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and French Premier Joseph Laniel were preparing to meet at the Mid Ocean Club was laughed off by security personnel — who said any visiting aliens would be turned away from the exclusive Tucker’s Town property if they... Read more of this article

Mystery Surrounds 1902 Bermuda ‘Sea Serpent’

When it was captured seven miles off Bermuda in 1902, a previously unknown eel-type creature was described as a genuine sea monster in sensational newspaper reports which appeared across America. The live six-foot “sea serpent” — described as having “a warlike appearance” [not unlike the moray pictured at left] —... Read more of this article

Video: Nahki Wells Wins Bus Parking Challenge

It’s not quite in the same league as winning the Cup Final, but Bermuda’s Nahki Wells is a ‘winner’ already, romping to victory in a bus parking competition held by Cup sponsors Capital One. Wells, along with fellow footballers Rory McArdle and Carl McHugh, took up a challenge from sponsors Capital One to see who could park... Read more of this article

Visitors & Locals Mourn The Passing Of “Flea”

The passing of one of St George’s unofficial ambassadors — a cat named “Flea” — is being marked by visitors and locals alike after the feline passed away on Sunday. The cat had a Facebook page — “Friends of Flea in Bermuda” — dedicated to him, which launched in 2010 and saw locals and visitors post... Read more of this article

Canadian Family Charged Over Airline Incident

[Updated with videos] Three people appeared in Magistrates Court this afternoon [Feb 4] in relation to the recent airline diversion, where they were charged with offences including disobeying lawful commands of the crew of an aircraft and smoking in a toilet when smoking is prohibited. The Court heard one of the defendants used profane language towards... Read more of this article

Unruly Passengers Cause Airplane Diversion

[Updated] At approximately 9.00pm last night [Feb 1] a Sunwing flight on its way from Canada to the Dominican Republic diverted to Bermuda after three passengers created a disturbance with flight attendants. The three people were taken off the plane, and escorted by Police Officers into the Airport Police Station where they remained for over four hours. Police... Read more of this article

Photos: World’s Largest Yacht Docks In Bermuda

[Updated with video] The world’s largest super yacht – which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars — arrived in Bermuda this morning [Jan 29] and is presently docked in St George’s. The ‘Eclipse’ is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and features a staggering array of luxurious on-board amenities. Mr... Read more of this article

Photos: Car Removed After Crashing Into Pole

Sometime around 2am this morning [Jan 18], a car driver crashed into a utility pole on an embankment on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s. The police and fire service attended the scene, and traffic was reduced to one lane. A tow truck came at around 3am and removed the vehicle from the embankment and wall. We understand the driver and passenger... Read more of this article

Window Damaged After Hogfish Gets Toothache

A Hogfish at the Aquarium developed a tooth problem and proceeded to grind the offending tooth up and down the tank window scratching the acrylic surface, the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] newsletter said. BAMZ said photos of the scratches were sent to an expert overseas for removal estimate, which was a “staggering” $15,000. The... Read more of this article

Turkeys Stroll Off Farm, Venture Out For Walk

Three turkeys ventured off their farm and into a residential estate in Warwick on Friday morning [Jan 11]. Henry Thomas of Hillview Road said: “I lost my bearings for a second as I backed out of my driveway in the car and looking behind me saw what appeared to be a turkey. “I said ‘look’ to my wife and pointed because for a split... Read more of this article

Visitor: Bermuda Shorts Nearly Caused Accidents

“I was on my pink scooter in search of food, but I kept looking at men and having near accidents,” writes Cheryl Blackerby for the Palm Beach Daily News. She said it’s “only natural that I would look at guys, but usually I’m not risking life and limb to do it.” “From the waist up, the bankers and businessmen wore conservative... Read more of this article

Man Admits Stealing Three Hams From Lindos

A 38-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court today [Jan 8] and admitted stealing three hams — valued at $174 — from Lindo’s in Warwick. Garrick Williams worked at the store at the time he was caught stealing the hams on 14 December 2012. The store manager suspected Mr Williams of stealing, confronted him, and found the three hams... Read more of this article

Bermuda Town Crier On “Great Job Titles” List

A photo and caption of E. Michael Jones in his Town Crier outfit has made the list of the “30 Greatest Job Titles In The History of Mankind” at WorldWideInterWeb.com. Mr Jones is joined by others including a Pork Rind Expert, Cat Behaviour Consultant, Bride Kidnapping Consultant, Shredded Cheese Authority, Penguinologist, Chief of Unicorn... Read more of this article

Suspicious Envelope, Police & Fire Respond

[Updated: At 5pm police, fire and ambulance attended the airport after a report of "suspicious substance" in an envelope that originated overseas. As a safety precaution, one airport staffer was taken to the hospital and three others were quarantined. At 10pm the police said the envelope was forensically examined and no traces of any toxic substance... 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

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