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Photos/Video: BNA Announce Nurse Of The Year

Photos/Video: BNA Announce Nurse Of The Year

[Updated with photos] Nursing is being celebrated during the month of May and at a ceremony today [May 5], the Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] announced Janice Mullings-George as Nurse of the Year. Minister of Health Kim Wilson spoke at the event where four nominees were named including Janice Sealey-Khan who works at the Department of Health, Renee... Read more of this article

Photos: Funeral Procession For Latasha Gibson

Photos: Funeral Procession For Latasha Gibson

Family and friends were joined by members of the Bermuda Police Service and other dignitaries at the ceremonial police funeral for the late Police Constable Latasha Gibson which took place on Wednesday [July 5] at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street. A police spokesperson said, “It is with great sadness, that we acknowledge... Read more of this article

Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard

Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard

Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to a look inside the teams bases, a meet and greet with the sailors and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Onion Day At Carter House

Photos: Bermuda Onion Day At Carter House

Bermuda Onion Day was celebrated today [May 14] at Carter House in St. David’s, featuring historic displays and, of course, Bermuda onions. The event featured onion delicacies including onion soup, onion quiche, sandwiches, pulled pork and more, while Larry Mills offered historical talks. Introduced to the island in the early 1600s, the sweet and... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘Very Successful’ Azores Visit Concludes

Photos: ‘Very Successful’ Azores Visit Concludes

Today [May 5], Premier Michael Dunkley concluded what he termed a “very successful” visit to the Azores and he noted that the trip has “helped foster a greater appreciation and understanding between Bermuda and the Azores.” On the final full day of the Azores trip, Premier Dunkley and the Bermuda delegation continued their extensive... Read more of this article

Photos: Book Launch For “Bermuda Boater”

Photos: Book Launch For “Bermuda Boater”

After 3 years out of print, the third edition Bermuda Boater will be available in bookstores and Marine supply shops effective today. A private launch of the new edition was held at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club on Thursday, with Governor George Fergusson in attendance, and offering brief comments on contribution the Bermuda Boater has made... Read more of this article

Photos & Videos: City Art Festival In Hamilton

Photos & Videos: City Art Festival In Hamilton

The City Art Festival was held in Hamilton on Saturday [Oct 24], with three installations featured at the event, along with a craft market at City Hall and the Infinity Arts Walk, a 45-minute guided tour throughout Hamilton where guests experienced live street artists and buskers along the route as they were treated to some of the public art displays... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Break The Silence 5K Run/Walk

Photos & Video: Break The Silence 5K Run/Walk

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bermuda [OCAB], an affiliate of BCHC, held its first annual Break The Silence 5K Walk/Run at Southside, St. David’s today [Sept 27] in spite of the inclement weather. With close to two hundred participants showing up at the start and intermittent downpours, Jennifer Alen placed first with a time of 19:49 while Peter Gracey... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter

[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting force anywhere... Read more of this article

Photos: $21 Million Luxury Yacht In St. George’s

Photos: $21 Million Luxury Yacht In St. George’s

The 138ft Calliope, a luxury motor yacht which is presently listed for sale with an asking price of $21 million, can be seen docked in St. George’s today [Apr 7]. According to their website, “Calliope combines state of the art technology, a chic and comfortable interior and five-star service for a unique experience tailored to the needs... Read more of this article

Photos: Age Concern Hosts ‘Duel of Ages’

Photos: Age Concern Hosts ‘Duel of Ages’

Age Concern’s ‘Duel of Ages’ event, a fund raising effort held on March 27, brought together a diversified group of people of all ages and backgrounds in support of Age Concern, Bermuda’s advocacy group for seniors. The night began with cocktails alongside the sounds of young Bermudian pianist Malik Alick. Local entertainer Andrew... Read more of this article

Photos: Ruth Simons Celebrates 100th Birthday

Photos: Ruth Simons Celebrates 100th Birthday

Ruth Simons was joined by friends, family, and political leaders on Saturday [Jan 17] as she celebrated her 100th birthday with a gathering at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Warwick. With children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at her side, Mrs. Simons was also visited by Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean, who both stopped... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Labour Day March, Speeches

Photos & Video: Labour Day March, Speeches

[Updated with video] Crowds of union members, family, friends, supporters and politicians from both sides of the aisle turned out to the Labour Day celebrations held at Union Square today [Sept 1] outside the Bermuda Industrial Union Headquarters. Prior to the march taking place at 11.30am, the crowd was addressed by Government and Opposition leaders,... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Lines Form At Horseshoe Bay

Photos & Video: Lines Form At Horseshoe Bay

Following the transportation issues experienced by visitors to the island, Shadow Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said that Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell previously “declared categorically that once those tourists who choose to visit Bermuda by cruise ship set foot in Dockyard, they would experience little or no waiting time –... Read more of this article

Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch

Video/Photos: Mahindra e2o Electric Car Launch

[Updated with slideshow] Auto Solutions today [July 10] officially unveiled the all-electric, zero-emission Mahindra e2o car at their St. John’s Road showroom. Speaking at the launch, Chetan Maini, CEO Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles said, “Mahindra Reva, besides being one of the global pioneers in electric vehicles, also offers a comprehensive... Read more of this article

Photos/Videos: Gibbons Company’s Gap Launch

Photos/Videos: Gibbons Company’s Gap Launch

Gibbons Company has begun selling Gap, the iconic international brand, hosting a Grand Opening last night [May 15] at their Hamilton store. The Gap Summer 2014 collections are available at the Gibbons Company department store starting today, with areas in the store dedicated to featuring Gap collections will be the Women’s, Men’s, and Kids &... Read more of this article