Category: Community
Photos: Wedding Services Highlighted At Expo
Orchid Nail Spa hosted the 2015 Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 15 at the Fairmont Southampton resort, with exhibitors showing off wares and services from a variety of wedding-related niches. The room was filled with vendors offering supplies and services for future brides and grooms to peruse with options including food and refreshments, formal wear,... Read more of this article
Photos: Festival Opens With Canapé Competition
[Updated with video] The City of Hamilton kicked off the fourth annual City Food Festival last night [March 16], with local chefs competing in a canapé competition, hosted at Bermuda Gas and including prizes for the event’s top chefs. Speaking at a launch event held last, Bermuda Gas General Manager Judith Uddin said, “I am personally... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Outstanding Teen Award Winners
The Outstanding Teen Awards presentation was held on Saturday [Mar 14] at the Fairmont Southampton, with some of the island’s outstanding teens receiving awards in eleven areas of excellence. The evening’s winners included: Spiritual Leadership: Janaya Hall [female] and Andrew Brookes [male] Sports: Faheemah “Kyrah” Scraders [female]... Read more of this article
Photos: Women’s Resource Center Open House
In both recognition of International Women’s Day as well as to show off their new home and welcome changes to their services and programs, the Women’s Resource Centre hosted an Open House today [March 6] at their location in Charities House on Point Finger Road in Paget. The Women’s Resource Centre, along with the Centre Against Abuse, recently... Read more of this article
Photos: East, West Ambulance Service Launched
[Updated with video] Earlier today [Mar 5], the official launch of the East and West Ambulance Service was held at Clearwater Fire Station in the east end, with the Health Minister saying it “essentially changes the dynamics of how we respond to emergencies at either end of the island. ” Premier Michael Dunkley said, “Bermuda is fortunate... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: “Hostages” Walk The Spirit’s Plank
The Pirates of Bermuda took a number of people “hostage” on Sunday [March 1] with crowds lining the Front Street dock to watch which hostages would be forced into the harbour. The hostage taking was all in the name of a good cause, with the hostages either saved by the paying of charitable ransom, or people could also donate to see them... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: “Hostages” Walk The Spirit’s Plank
Around 53 “hostages” took part in yesterday’s Pirates of Bermuda event, with large crowds watching the fun in Hamilton Harbour. The hostage taking was all in the name of a good cause, with the hostages either saved by the paying of charitable ransom, or people could also donate to see them walk the plank, with donations for both goals... Read more of this article
Photos: “Pirates” Make People Walk The Plank
[Updated with video] The Pirates of Bermuda took a number of people “hostage” today [March 1], however the hostage taking was all in the name of a good cause, with the hostages either saved by the paying of charitable ransom, or people could also donate to see them walk the plank, with donations for both goals going to support the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: SPCA Hosts ‘Paws To The Park’
[Updated with video] The Bermuda SPCA hosted their ‘Paws to the Park’ event today [March 1] at St. Paul’s Church in Paget, with the event kicking off with a dog walk, which saw participants walking to raise funds. In describing the event previously, a spokesperson said, “Your fundraising efforts will be rewarded! The first 100 people... Read more of this article
Photos: Art Walk Carnival Of Light In St George’s
Despite the rain showers, a large crowd made their way to the ‘Art Walk Carnival of Lights’ in St. George’s last night [Feb 27] , with the event featuring local artists and live entertainment with a ‘glow in the dark’ flair. Water Street was lined with vendors displaying their wares while performances were held under black-lights... Read more of this article
Photos: Purvis Primary 2015 Science Fair
[Updated] Purvis Primary held their annual Science Fair on Thursday [Feb 26], giving students the chance to show off the science skills that they have picked up during the school year. Students from Primary 1 to Primary 6 participate in the Science Fair, which challenges the students to solve questions using the scientific method, think like scientists,... Read more of this article
Photos: Elliott Primary School 2015 Science Fair
The island’s budding scientists showed what they have been learning lately, with Elliot Primary School hosting their Science Fair this week, with students showcasing a wide variety of projects. Senator Diallo Rabain and Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo both stopped by to admire the students’ handiwork, and the students were later... Read more of this article
