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‘Love Is Love’ To Host Buffet Brunch & Fundraiser

‘Love Is Love’ To Host Buffet Brunch & Fundraiser

Love is Love BDA is set to host a buffet brunch on February 4th at Thyme Restaurant, featuring dancer Marcus Zebra Smith as well as a charity raffle fundraiser for OUTBermuda’s 2024 education bursary program. A spokesperson said, “Love is Love BDA will be hosting their very first buffet brunch on Sunday, February 4th, 2024, at Thyme Restaurant... Read more of this article

Photos: OUTBermuda Hosts Pride Prom Event

Photos: OUTBermuda Hosts Pride Prom Event

OUTBermuda held the ‘Pride Prom’ event last night and also presented the first ever Bermuda Pride Icon Awards to the “teams behind three pioneering local organisations that’ve been instrumental in the pursuit of LGBTQ+ equality in Bermuda,” with awards presented to Rock Island Coffee, Two Words & A Comma and the Bermuda... Read more of this article

Princess Proud To Sponsor Bermuda Pride

Princess Proud To Sponsor Bermuda Pride

Hamilton Princess & Beach Club said they are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Bermuda Pride, taking place August 23rd to 27th, 2023. A spokesperson said, ” The hotel will host the Pride Prom, a first-of-its-kind evening of celebration, in collaboration with longtime supporter, OUTBermuda. “This year’s Pride ‘Homecoming’ theme,... Read more of this article

Pride 2023 Announces Schedule Of Celebrations

Pride 2023 Announces Schedule Of Celebrations

OUTBermuda has released the full schedule for Bermuda Pride 2023 ahead of kickoff later this month, with eight events planned over the course of five days. A spokesperson said, “The island’s only charity focused on LGBTQ+ equality anticipates record attendance across these celebrations, which include the annual Pride Parade, Party in the Park,... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda Launches New Education Bursary

OUTBermuda Launches New Education Bursary

OUTBermuda has launched a new annual education bursary, with the $10,000 award to be granted annually. A spokesperson said, “Today, OUTBermuda launched a new annual education bursary. The island’s only LGBTQ+ charity is providing one education bursary, prioritizing financial need, to a member of the LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda attending the... Read more of this article

‘Homecoming’ Pride March On August 26

‘Homecoming’ Pride March On August 26

The 2023 Pride March will take place on Saturday, August 26 as part of a multi-day celebration, and this year’s Pride theme will be “Homecoming.” A spokesperson said, “LGBTQ+ Bermudians and allies, both on the island and around the world, are invited to save the date for this year’s celebration of Pride. The third annual Pride March... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda & Solstice Announce Collaboration

OUTBermuda & Solstice Announce Collaboration

OUTBermuda announced a “collaboration with Solstice to provide counseling support services to LGBTQ+ clients, host an LGBTQ+ support group [OUTLET] and partner in education and training opportunities that will promote equality and diversity in Bermuda.” Zakiya Johnson Lord, Deputy Chair of OUTBermuda shared, “Our hope is that by supporting... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda: Pride 2023 Planning Sessions

OUTBermuda: Pride 2023 Planning Sessions

This Saturday, December 3rd, OUTBermuda will host its first series of Pride 2023 planning sessions, starting off with a Global Zoom on December 3rd which will be followed up with in-person roundtables on December 10th and 17th. A spokesperson said, “If you’d like to be a part of making Pride 2023 better and more inclusive you can sign up online... Read more of this article

2022 Bermuda Pride Events Announced

2022 Bermuda Pride Events Announced

OUTBermuda announced the plans for this year’s Bermuda Pride events — which this year have a theme of “Love & Live” — with the Pride Parade to take place on August 27th,  while other events include a forum, beach party and more. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda, Bermuda’s only LGBTQ+ focused charity, is excited... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda Appoints Tiffany Paynter

OUTBermuda Appoints Tiffany Paynter

 OUTBermuda has hired Tiffany Paynter as their first ever Executive Director. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit OUTBermuda has hired its first ever Executive Director as it looks to expand its impact and strengthen its sustainability as a resource. “Bermudian Tiffany Paynter has taken up the Executive Director role as... Read more of this article

Bermuda Pride Is Under New Management

Bermuda Pride Is Under New Management

Bermuda Pride is “transitioning to be a program under the supervision of OUTBermuda,” with the founders saying that “to ensure the long term success of Pride in Bermuda we feel that moving under the umbrella of OUTBermuda is an important next step.” A spokesperson said, “After three consecutive successful years of Bermuda Pride,... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda: “Our Work Will Go On”

OUTBermuda: “Our Work Will Go On”

Following today’s ruling by the Privy Council, OUTBermuda said they will continue to “advocate for equality, justice and dignity for all LGBTQ+ Bermudians” adding that “this decision just highlights that OUTBermuda must continue our work.” A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda: New Board & Seeks Director

OUTBermuda: New Board & Seeks Director

OUTBermuda has appointed four new board members and now seeks its first Executive Director as part of the LGBTQ+ rights advocacy nonprofit’s ambitious growth plans for 2022. A spokesperson said, “”With its new members, OUTBermuda’s board has doubled in size, with four Bermudians joining to bolster the group’s existing leadership in their... Read more of this article

Still Awaiting Privy Council Decision On Marriage

Still Awaiting Privy Council Decision On Marriage

The hearing about Bermuda’s marriage laws at the Privy Council in London was held over eight months ago — in February 2021 — and the island continues to await the Court’s decision. The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for Bermuda and this appeal marks the final step in what has been a protracted legal matter, spanning... Read more of this article

OUTBermuda Launches Stakeholder Survey

OUTBermuda Launches Stakeholder Survey

OUTBermuda is asking its stakeholders to “submit feedback on how the charity and its board are doing and what they can do better” via a survey. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is reflecting on another successful renewal of its Registered Charity status; the Registry General in Bermuda renewed the charity’s status through to 14... Read more of this article

Marriage Privy Council Hearings This Week In UK

Marriage Privy Council Hearings This Week In UK

The Privy Council hearing in London on Bermuda’s marriage equality decision will take place this week, on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, with the court hearing to be live streamed online. An OUTBermuda spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s historic... Read more of this article