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Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Kite Flying At Elbow & Astwood
Locals celebrated Good Friday in a wide range of ways, with activities including traditional Bermuda kite flying. You can view all our photos and coverage of this year and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, and watch over 100 Good Friday videos by clicking here. Related Stories Aerial... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Soar To The Sky’ Kite Documentary
The unique tradition of Bermuda kite flying on Good Friday was highlighted by a documentary film produced in 1996 titled ‘Soar to the Sky.’ The video description says, “This documentary film produced in 1996 describes the tradition of Good Friday kite flying in Bermuda. It also explores the origins of the Easter tradition that dates... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Charitable Kites For Kids Event
The second annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held at T.N. Tatem Middle School. Anthony Bailey Jr. previously said, “Kites For Kids is a community-oriented grass roots initiative conceived by myself, Anthony Bailey Jr, of Sunshine After Dark and rolled out with the help of fellow friend and co-founder of The Give Back Mr. Makinday Johansen. “This... Read more of this article
BELCO Reminds Public About Safe Kite Flying
BELCO issued a reminder to the public about safe kite flying during the Good Friday holiday. A spokesperson said, “BELCO advised of the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct supplies when making a kite. Do not use any wire or metal. Only fly kites in safe, open spaces and keep kites away from power lines and busy... Read more of this article
Annual ‘Kites For Kids’ Set For April 5
The second annual charitable Kites For Kids event will be held at T.N. Tatem Middle School on Wednesday, April 5 beginning at 5.30pm. Anthony Bailey Jr. said, “Kites For Kids is a community-oriented grass roots initiative conceived by myself, Anthony Bailey Jr, of Sunshine After Dark and rolled out with the help of fellow friend and co-founder... Read more of this article
Skyport Kite-Flying Advisory For Good Friday
Bermuda Skyport said they “would like to remind the public of kite flying restrictions in effect and warns against flying kites that could potentially be a hazard to aircraft, particularly near takeoff and landing sites.” A spokesperson said, “To ensure the safety of passengers and the general public, Skyport advises that kites should... Read more of this article
Dame Flora Duffy Receives Special Kite
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dame Flora Duffy was presented with a special handmade kite adorned with her image during a recent visit to Woody’s Bar in Somerset. The kite had been made from newspaper cuttings of the Bermudian triathlete winning the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Duffy, a four-time world champion, was officially recognised... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Safety Poster Competition Winners
BELCO announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign, with 5-year-old Lyric Davis-Marshall, 5-year-old Cait Kirwan and 6-year-old Messiah Baker all earning prizes. A spokesperson said, “The competition, now in its 33rd year, was open to Primary 1 and Primary 2 students and more than 100 posters were received. “The Best Overall... Read more of this article
Department Of Health Staff Make & Donate Kites
The Department of Health participated in a kite-making competition, and the kites were donated to families with young children to celebrate the Good Friday holiday. A spokesperson said, “This month, the Department of Health participated in a kite-making competition as part of its team-building activities. The staff generated the idea as a way... Read more of this article
BELCO Issue Advisory On Safe Kite Flying
BELCO today issued a reminder to the public “about safe and sustainable kite flying during the Good Friday holiday.” A spokesperson said, “BELCO reiterates the following safety guidelines for kite flying: Always use the correct supplies when making a kite. Do not use any wire or metal. Keep kites away from power lines and busy... Read more of this article
Kite Making With Duvon Powell On April 2nd
Masterworks is getting set to host a Kite Making workshop with Duvon Powell on Saturday, April 2nd from 10.00am to 1.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Saturday, April 2nd, kids ages 6 – 12 are invited to join Bermudian Kite Maker Duvon Powell for a workshop on the art of making a traditional Bermuda Hummer. The workshop includes a pre-strung kite... Read more of this article
Video: Good Friday Kite Flying At Shelly Bay
While many traditional Easter holiday festivities were canceled across the island due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a few families marked the occasion of Good Friday by flying kites at Shelly Bay today [April 2]. The fun was captured on video as kites were seen soaring above a football field and dancing with the changing winds. Related Stories Photos:... Read more of this article
BELCO: Exercise Caution When Flying Kites
BELCO is advising the public to “exercise caution when flying kites around the island.” “When most people think of kite flying, they might think of the tradition of making a paper kite and a fun activity,” stated Shelly Leman, Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail. “What might not be immediately at the forefront... Read more of this article
HSBC: Open Youth Account, Get A Bermuda Kite
HSBC Bank Bermuda has launched ‘MySavings Youth Accounts,’ and every child who opens one will receive a traditional Bermuda kite, made by local kitemakers at the Salvation Army, and HSBC will also provide a donation to the Salvation Army in the name of each child. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited announces the launch... Read more of this article
‘Sneak Peek’ Of Kites Installed At New Airport
Following their design contest last year, Skyport provided a look at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the airport building. In an online post, Skyport said, “Remember the kite design contest we had last year? Well, here’s a sneak peek at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the new passenger terminal building.” Skyport... Read more of this article
