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Bernews.com » Community http://bernews.com Bermuda's online news magazine....a full multimedia experience! Thu, 23 May 2013 20:01:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Photos/Video: Preschool Mini May 24th Paradehttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-preschoolers-hold-mini-may-24th-parade/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-preschoolers-hold-mini-may-24th-parade/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:20 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=193414 [Updated with video] Two days before the main event, the children at the Cornerstone Day Care this morning [May 23] held a mini-May 24th parade of their own, complete with floats and Gombeys. The pre-schoolers, decked out in their colourful holiday attire, marched from their school onto Roberts Avenue and down Parsons Road to the [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-preschoolers-hold-mini-may-24th-parade/feed/ 0 Photo Set #1: 12th Annual Alpha Beautillionhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:19:23 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=191474 On Sunday [May 12] 4 outstanding male high school students took to the stage to compete in the twelfth Annual Alpha Beautillion sponsored by the Brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter, Bermuda. Held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium for the Performing Arts, the crowd lingered with anticipation and [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/feed/ 2 Photo Set #2: 12th Annual Alpha Beautillionhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-1-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-1-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:12 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=191555 On Mother’s Day afternoon [May 12] four outstanding male high school students took to the stage to compete in the twelfth Annual Alpha Beautillion sponsored by the Brothers of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter, Bermuda. Held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium for the Performing Arts, the crowd lingered with [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-1-12th-annual-alpha-beautillion/feed/ 0 Slideshow: Beat The Retreat/Harbour Nightshttp://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-beat-the-retreatharbour-nights/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-beat-the-retreatharbour-nights/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 06:49:33 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=191400 Last night [May 15] crowds gathered in Hamilton for Harbour Nights, with the night’s entertainment lineup including a a Beating of the Retreat Ceremony. Historically, the event has always been restricted to Front Street, but this year it also incorporates Reid and Queen Streets. Front and Reid Street is pedestrianized between Burnaby Hill and Queen [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-beat-the-retreatharbour-nights/feed/ 0 Photos/Video: Catlin End/Middle To End Walkhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 13:11:56 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=189706 The Catlin End-to-End event has distributed more than $4.25 million to various charities over the past 25 years, and this year’s recipients are The Adult Education Centre, Coalition for the Protection of Children, The Family Centre, Greenrock, The Reading Clinic, SCARS, WestMeath, Windreach, Women’s Resource Centre You can view the first set of photos from [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/feed/ 0 Photos/Video: MWI Pre-Heritage Day Paradehttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-mwi-pre-heritage-day-parade/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-mwi-pre-heritage-day-parade/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 11:37:45 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=190509 The 20th Annual Pre-Heritage Day Parade took place yesterday evening [May 9], starting from the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute [MWI] in Devonshire. Majorettes, dance groups, gombeys, service users from MWI’s Learning Disability and Vocational Rehabilitation Programmes, along with clients from Child and Adolescent Services, community homes, Orange Valley School and the Opportunity Workshop took part in [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photosvideo-mwi-pre-heritage-day-parade/feed/ 3 Photos: Elliot Afterschool Tom Thumb Weddinghttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-elliot-afterschool-tom-thumb-wedding/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-elliot-afterschool-tom-thumb-wedding/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 13:14:31 +0000 Deb http://bernews.com/?p=188627 The Elliot Afterschool Program held a Tom Thumb Wedding on Thursday [May 2], at the Old Christ Church in Devonshire. “May is heritage month and Mrs. Vanessa Steede, careworker and Supervisor’s second, thought it would be fitting to coordinate a reenactment of a Traditional Bermuda Wedding for the students of the Afterschool Program”, a spokesperson [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-elliot-afterschool-tom-thumb-wedding/feed/ 10 Photos #3: Catlin End/Middle To End Walkhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-3-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-3-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 09:36:01 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=188965 Over 2,700 people took part in Sunday’s End To End, with making their way across the island for a good cause. The always popular event has distributed more than $4.25 million to various charities over the past 25 years, and this year’s recipients are The Adult Education Centre, Coalition for the Protection of Children, The [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photos-3-catlin-endmiddle-to-end-walk/feed/ 0 Slideshow: Santo Cristo Celebration At BAAhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-santo-cristo-celebration-at-baa/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-santo-cristo-celebration-at-baa/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 13:52:45 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=189449 Following the procession in Hamilton for the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festival on Sunday afternoon [May 5], the celebration continued at BAA with dance and musical performances, games and more. Nearly 400 years old, the Festival is the largest religious celebration of the Azores, and the tradition is also celebrated by the members of the [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/slideshow-santo-cristo-celebration-at-baa/feed/ 0 Photos #2: Catlin End To End Walk/Cycle/Swimhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-catlin-end-to-end-walk/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-catlin-end-to-end-walk/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 01:58:27 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=188923 Walkers, cyclists, swimmers and more took part in today’s [May 4] fundraising event, which started at 8am in St George’s with the End to End, while the Middle to End Route started from both Albouys Point [walkers] and Elbow Beach Hotel [cyclists]. Every year, on the first Saturday in May, around 2,500 people walk, cycle, [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/photo-set-2-catlin-end-to-end-walk/feed/ 8 Photos #1: Catlin End To End Gets Underwayhttp://bernews.com/2013/05/endmiddle-to-end-walkcycle-gets-underway/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/endmiddle-to-end-walkcycle-gets-underway/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 14:58:41 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=188846 [Updated with additional photos] The Catlin End-to-End got underway this morning [May 4] with walkers and cycle riders starting in St George’s Square, with the walkers first out the gate at 8am. The Middle-to-End walkers left from Albouys Point in Hamilton at 10am while the Middle-To-End Cycle ride are starting from Elbow Beach at 10.30am. [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/endmiddle-to-end-walkcycle-gets-underway/feed/ 4 Photos/Video: Pastors Launch “Bermuda Prays”http://bernews.com/2013/05/video-pastors-launch-bermuda-prays-initiative/ http://bernews.com/2013/05/video-pastors-launch-bermuda-prays-initiative/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 17:25:13 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=188582 [Updated with photos] Pastors from St. Georges to Somerset are uniting around an initiative called “Bermuda Prays” and have planned various events this month to call the nation to seek God as the answer to our national problems. A statement from the group said, “As our nation faces some dire issues – economic and social [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/05/video-pastors-launch-bermuda-prays-initiative/feed/ 39 Slideshow: TNT Middle School Awards Assemblyhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/tnt-middle-school-holds-awards-assembly/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/tnt-middle-school-holds-awards-assembly/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:04:09 +0000 Deb http://bernews.com/?p=187276 TNT Middle School hosted an Assembly this morning [Apr 29] where they honoured a number of students for their achievements, including making the Principal’s List, getting First or Second Honours and receiving various other awards. Principals List Markius Rawlins, Ezra Joel, Isaiah Cabral, Tiahri Bascome, Yasser Baia, Kenya Dottin, Chiyaro Wedderburn, Leslie Tucker, Ahria Simons [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/tnt-middle-school-holds-awards-assembly/feed/ 4 Photos: Jump 2B Fit Ag Show Demonstrationhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-jump-2b-fit-ag-show-demonstration/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-jump-2b-fit-ag-show-demonstration/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:51:34 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=184866 The crowds at the recently concluded Agricultural Exhibition were wowed by the Jump 2B Fit team, which was sponsored by Bermuda Heart Foundation and the Argus Group. The team comprising of the Somerfield Academy Stars and three jump rope professionals from the U.S.: five-time Grand National Champion and 2006 World Champion, Nick Woodard; Overall Male [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-jump-2b-fit-ag-show-demonstration/feed/ 0 Photos/Video: Cub Scout Parade In Sandyshttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photosvideo-cub-scout-parade-in-sandys/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photosvideo-cub-scout-parade-in-sandys/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:55:07 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=184764 Close to 100 Scouts and Cub Scouts followed the Somerset Brigade band and marched from Warren Simmons Field to St James Church in Sandys to take part in their annual St George Day Parade and Church Service on Sunday [Apr 21]. Bermuda’s Chief Scout, Governor George Ferguson attended as did Chief Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Rothwell. [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photosvideo-cub-scout-parade-in-sandys/feed/ 0 Photos: Agricultural Exhibition Rose Entrieshttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-rose-entries/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-rose-entries/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:19:20 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=184347 The 2013 Agricultural Exhibition comes to a close today [Apr 20] at the Botanical Gardens, with the three-day event seeing a line-up of displays, performances and competitions incorporating more than 3,000 participants including the Floriculture division which will see some of the island’s most talented gardeners putting their best work on display. All of our [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-rose-entries/feed/ 0 Photos: Agricultural Exhibition Floral/Woodworkhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-floralwoodwork/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-floralwoodwork/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:44:36 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=184166 The theme for the Agricultural Exhibition this year is, “75 years of Growing our Environment to Protect our Heritage”, with the tagline “Come Grow With Us”. The annual event got underway on Thursday [Apr 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with the three-day event set to see a number of activities including a goat milking display, [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-agricultural-exhibition-floralwoodwork/feed/ 0 Photo Set #2: 75th Agricultural Exhibition Entrieshttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:06:39 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=184000 This year’s Agricultural Exhibition kicked off on Thursday [Apr 18] at the Botanical Gardens and will feature a line-up of displays, performances and competitions with more than 3,000 participants registering for this year’s show. In the Main Ring, there will be several equestrian events over the three days, and the Lower Entertainment Ring will showcase [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/feed/ 0 Photo Set #1: 75th Agricultural Exhibition Entrieshttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:20:14 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=183917 The 2013 Agricultural Exhibition got underway this morning [Apr 18] at the Botanical Gardens, with the three-day event set to see a line-up of displays, performances and competitions incorporating more than 3,000 participants. Premier Craig Cannonier officially opened the event earlier this afternoon and was seen touring the different exhibits along with Governor George Fergusson [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-75th-agricultural-exhibition-entries/feed/ 1 Photo Set #2: Alpha Phi Alpha Black & Gold Ballhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:35:48 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=183458 The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity hosted their 13th Annual Black and Gold Ball at the Hamilton Fairmont Princess Hotel on April 13th, with the gala event seeing entertainment, awards presented and a keynote speech. Founded in 1906 on the campus of Cornell University in New York, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is the first intercollegiate Greek-Letter [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/feed/ 1 Photo Set #1: Alpha Phi Alpha Black & Gold Ballhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:33:51 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=183453 On Saturday [Apr 13], the Distinguished men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The Epsilon Theta Lambda Chapter [Bermuda] held their 13th Annual Black and Gold Ball at the Hamilton Fairmont Princess Hotel. It was gala event complimented with performances from Troika, The PHC Drumline, The Unit, Bro. Dr. John Duncan and Shacolbi Basden along [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-1-alpha-phi-alpha-black-gold-ball/feed/ 0 Photos: BIFF 2013 “Sweet Sixteen” Launch Partyhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-biff-2013-sweet-sixteen-launch-party/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-biff-2013-sweet-sixteen-launch-party/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:22:36 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=183406 The Bermuda International Film Festival kicked off the 2013 event by throwing itself a “Sweet 16″-themed launch party last Friday [Apr. 12]. Margaritas on Bermudiana Road hosted the Hollywood-inspired party to mark the sixteenth anniversary of BIFF. BIFF attendees rubbed shoulders with visiting film directors and actors, jury members, the overseas film media and other [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-biff-2013-sweet-sixteen-launch-party/feed/ 0 Photos: Remembering Kings Pilot James Darrellhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-remembering-kings-pilot-james-darrell/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-remembering-kings-pilot-james-darrell/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 23:05:02 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=182512 [Updated with video] The Annual Commemorative Service for King’s Pilot James ‘Jemmy’ Darrell was held today [Apr 13] in St. George’s, celebrating the life of the freed slave who become the first black man to own a home in Bermuda. Lead by Rev. David Raths and Rev. Dr Erksine Simmons the service was held at [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-remembering-kings-pilot-james-darrell/feed/ 3 Photos: Olde Towne Market Gets Underwayhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-olde-towne-market-gets-underway/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-olde-towne-market-gets-underway/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:56:41 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=180345 The first Olde Towne Market of the season was held on Sunday [Apr 7] on Water Street in St. George’s, with 24 vendors having signed up for the season thus far. The market is a joint venture born from the activism of those who are interested in seeing the revitalization of St George’s, and will [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photos-olde-towne-market-gets-underway/feed/ 4 Photo Set #2: St David’s Gilbert Lamb Dayhttp://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-day/ http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-day/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:12:05 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=178400 A large crowd turned out on Good Friday [Mar 29] at the Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day that took place at the St David’s Cricket Club. The annual event saw a host of events including a tug-of-war contest, Michael Jackson dance display, hot dog eating competition, beer drinking competition, kite flying, bike racing and of [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/04/photo-set-2-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-day/feed/ 4 Photos/Video: St George’s PLP Easter Egg Hunthttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photosvideo-st-georges-plp-easter-egg-hunt/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photosvideo-st-georges-plp-easter-egg-hunt/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:54:54 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=178106 The Annual PLP Easter Egg Hunt was held yesterday [Mar 30] in Somers Gardens, St. George’s. The event was hosted by Dame Jennifer Smith and Senator Renee Ming. With the help of some teens from the St George’s area, the children were kept busy doing activities such as running, egg-n-spoon races, colouring and the Easter [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photosvideo-st-georges-plp-easter-egg-hunt/feed/ 2 Photo Set #2: KiteFest Good Friday Eventhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photo-set-2-kitefest-good-friday-event/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photo-set-2-kitefest-good-friday-event/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:51:40 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=177763 Hundreds of people made their way to the Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton for the Good Friday [Mar 29] KiteFest event, which was hosted by Chewstick. The day was filled with activities which included kite-flying, a kite competition, musical entertainment, the Gombeys and more. Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson and Environment Minister Sylvan Richards [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photo-set-2-kitefest-good-friday-event/feed/ 0 Photos: Cedar Park Good Friday Fun Dayhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-cedar-park-good-friday-fun-day/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-cedar-park-good-friday-fun-day/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:18:56 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=177772 The Cedar Park Community Board hosted a Good Friday Fun Day at the Prospect Primary School field in Devonshire yesterday [Mar 29]. Area residents young and old came out for the event which included music, a mini cricket game, kite flying, cotton candy, as well as a fishcake and a hot cross bun competition. You [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-cedar-park-good-friday-fun-day/feed/ 2 Photos/Video: Good Friday KiteFest Underwayhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-good-friday-kitefest-underway/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-good-friday-kitefest-underway/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:08:55 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=177601 [Updated with video + more photos] Despite less than inviting weather conditions, crowds of people have made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach in Southampton for today’s [Mar 29] Good Friday KiteFest event, which is being hosted by Chewstick. Premier Cannonier measuring a 10.5 foot kite: Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson and Environment Minister [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-good-friday-kitefest-underway/feed/ 4 Photos: St David’s Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Dayhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-family-fun-day/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-family-fun-day/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:40:37 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=177762 The Gilbert Lamb Family Fun Day took place today [Mar 29] in St David’s, with a host of events including music, a tug-of-war contest, Michael Jackson dance display, hot dog eating competition, beer drinking competition, kite flying, bike racing and of course the famous Mohawk Grand Prix Go-Kart race. As always the east end event [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-st-davids-gilbert-lamb-family-fun-day/feed/ 8 Photos: Devil’s Hole Good Friday Event Underwayhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-devils-hole-good-friday-fun-day/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-devils-hole-good-friday-fun-day/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:38:29 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=177697 Today’s Good Friday festivities continue, with crowds of people making their way to the Devil’s Hole Good Friday Fun Day at the Devil’s Hole Field. The event is set to include a kite competition, running races, tug-of-war, Easter egg hunt, hot dog competition, fish cake competition, fun castle, face painting, snack vendors, music by SoulJah [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-devils-hole-good-friday-fun-day/feed/ 3 Photos/Results: Outstanding Teen Awardshttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photosresults-outstanding-teen-award-winners/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photosresults-outstanding-teen-award-winners/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:03:31 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=176578 Teen Services hosted the Outstanding Teen Awards recently, with some of the island’s top teens being recognized for their myriad of achievements. Latonia Fray was named the Overall Outstanding Teen for 2013, and a number of other awards were also presented for accomplishments in the realm of sports, leadership, community service, academic, performing arts, visual [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photosresults-outstanding-teen-award-winners/feed/ 1 Slideshow: Saltus St Baldrick’s Head Shavinghttp://bernews.com/2013/03/slideshow-saltus-st-baldricks-head-shaving/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/slideshow-saltus-st-baldricks-head-shaving/#comments Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:37:58 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=173662 [Updated] Over 40 Saltus students had their heads shaved to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and P.A.L.S. this morning [Mar 15], with their combined efforts seeing in excess of $100,000 raised. Leading up to the head shaving, the students and their families have been busy raising additional funds in a number of ways [...]

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]]> http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-concierge-staff-take-tour-of-bermuda/feed/ 8 Photos: “Chained On The Rock” Book Launchhttp://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-chained-on-the-rock-book-launch/ http://bernews.com/2013/03/photos-chained-on-the-rock-book-launch/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:21:07 +0000 Bernews http://bernews.com/?p=171219 Minister of Community & Cultural Development Wayne Scott and Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood presided over the launch of two new volumes on slavery on the island at a National Museum ceremony held last week [Feb. 28] Written by Ms Packwood’s father — the late author, historian and librarian Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured] — the official release [...]

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