Category: Community
Photos: Anglican Bishop’s Consecration Service
A colourful — and spiritual — ceremonial procession to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity this evening [May 29] marked the beginning of the consecration and ordination of Rev. Nicholas Dill as the new Bishop of Bermuda. As the procession was underway, the worshippers who crowded the Anglican Cathedral along with the family and friends... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Premier Dances With Gombeys
The Premier traditionally dances with the Gombeys during the Bermuda Day Parade and this year was no exception with Premier Craig Cannonier showing off some moves on Front Street. The Premier was cheered on by the crowds as he made his way into the street to join in with the Gombeys, where he danced away to the sounds of the drum beat while carrying... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Bermuda Day Celebrations In London
[Updated] While Bermuda Day celebrations have concluded on the island, they are still underway in the United Kingdom, with the fifth annual London Bermuda Day taking place today [May 27] in Camden. Speaking to some of the Bermudians who attended, they said that they came from York, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and various parts of London. Slideshow... Read more of this article
Slideshow: “Bubble Flash Mob” In Hamilton
Today [May 27] saw a “Bubble Flash Mob” in Queen Elizabeth Parkin Hamilton, which was hosted by Improv Bermuda with the aim to “get grown-ups to lighten-up and play.” The event invitation invited people to “be part of a group of happy bubble-blowing people invading the streets of Hamilton”, and told people if they... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2013 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of locals lined the streets on Friday [May 24] to celebrate Bermuda Day. with the cyclists starting the day off at 8.50am, the runners following after them at 9.00am, and the annual parade kicking off at 1.30pm from Bernards Park with some 50+ groups participating. For all our May 24th photo galleries click here and for all our coverage of... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2013 Bermuda Day Parade
Crowds three- and four-deep in places lined the Bermuda Day parade route on Friday [May 24] to watch the colourful procession of floats, majorettes and Gombey dancers that wound through the streets of the city.Bermuda Day had its origins in Empire Day, first celebrated in Canada in 1898 to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday. The holiday was later introduced... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: 2013 Bermuda Day Parade
Jubilant spectators couldn’t get enough of the Bermuda Day Parade as thousands of people jammed Hamilton today [May 24] to cheer on the colourful procession of floats, majorettes and Gombey dancers that wound through the streets of the city for more than four hours.The climax of the island’s Heritage Month programme, crowds three- and four-deep... Read more of this article
Slideshow/Results: Bermuda Day Parade Floats
[Updated with additional photos] Colourful floats representing the cultural diversity of today’s island are now leaving Bernard Park to take part in today’s Bermuda Day Parade. According to the parade list, groups entering floats this year include: Zion Contracting & Eru At lle, Bermuda Shriners’ Club, Sandys Secondary Middle School,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2013 Bermuda College Graduates
Ninety nine students graduated from Bermuda College today [May 23], with the ceremony taking place under a tent on the college grounds. Family and friends filled the seats to witness the event and to support the students with many bringing gifts like balloons, cards and more. The College traditionally awards Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate... Read more of this article
Slideshow: ‘Campers’ Gather For Bermuda Day
[Updated with slideshow] As is traditional, crowds are starting to line the streets ahead of tomorrow’s [May 24] Bermuda Day festivities. The City of Hamilton issued an advisory saying that camps “can be set up from 1am on May 24,” which is not exactly being adhered to as enthusiastic locals set out in advance to secure the prime viewing... Read more of this article
