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Photos: 2025 BELCO Kite Safety Poster Winners
BELCO has named the winners of its annual Kite Safety Poster competition, with top honours going to Kiani Coke, William Wilson, Bella Lightbourn, Oliver Twerdahl, Marlena Walker, Lorenzo Sosa, and Aiden Shin for their creative and safety-focused entries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today... Read more of this article
BELCO: 20 Kite Incidents On Good Friday
There were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the Good Friday holiday, with one incident causing a large electricity outage in Hamilton Parish. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reported that there were 20 incidents involving kites and BELCO’s overhead network during the... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Kites For Kids Event
The fourth annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held yesterday evening [April 16] at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 kites given away at the event which also included a fun castle, Easter baskets and more. A spokesperson previously said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After Dark and brought to life... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Kite-Making At Harbour Light
Members of the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme have been putting their creativity to work by crafting an array of vibrant Bermuda kites. The handmade kites, bursting with colour and tradition, are available for purchase in the lead-up to Easter. The initiative not only celebrates a beloved Bermudian custom but also raises funds to support... Read more of this article
Skyport Urges Safe Kite Flying Near Airport
As Bermuda prepares to celebrate Good Friday, Skyport is “reminding the public to fly kites safely and observe aviation safety restrictions around the airport.” A spokesperson said, “To protect passengers and ensure safe aircraft operations, kites flown near L.F. Wade International Airport must not exceed a height of 30 metres [approximately... Read more of this article
4th Annual ‘Kites For Kids’ Set For April 16
The 4th annual Kites For Kids event will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 Bermuda Hummer kites and birdies to be given away to children, with the event also set to feature fun castles, the Gombeys, the Easter Bunny and more. A spokesperson said, “Please come out and enjoy some fun next week Wednesday!! Traditional... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Poster Deadline This Friday
With Bermuda’s kite-flying season nearing, BELCO reminds Primary 1 and 2 students that entries for its annual Kite Safety Poster competition are due by Friday [April 11]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster... Read more of this article
Enter The BELCO Kite Safety Competition
BELCO announced that its annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until 11 April 2025. “The competition is open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of its 35th annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign, with Raelyn Robinson, Antonia Walker, and Anna Neururer all earning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign. The competition, now in its 35th year, was open to Primary... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Kites For Kids’ Event
The third annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held at TNT Tatem Field yesterday. A spokesperson previously said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After Dark and brought to life through collaboration with The Giveback. This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the annual event which will be held on Wednesday... Read more of this article
Photos: Tabata-Ha Karate-Do Kite-Making Event
The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, resulting in 15 kites crafted and a competition held. A spokesperson said, “The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do recently held a kite-making evening. Our aim was to teach the younger generation how to make a traditional Bermuda kite as it is a tradition we must keep alive. “The Independent... Read more of this article
Treatment Court Hosts Kite Making Workshop
“Last week, participants and staff from the Mental Health Treatment Court, Drug/DUI Treatment Court, and the newly piloted Juvenile Treatment Court Programs hosted their annual Easter Event at the Botanical Gardens under the direction of Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson. Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson said, “The goal of the Treatment Courts... Read more of this article
