Author Archive: Skye

Garnier, Maybelline & Allure Feature Aliana King

Bermudian model Aliana King has been featured recently for a number of brands, including Garnier, Maybelline, and Allure. Her appearances included a TV commercial for Garnier, broadcast across the US and Europe, a stint as a model for makeup brand Maybelline with the ad appearing in Vogue, and an article in Allure titled “11 Curl-Washing Tips... Read more of this article

Video: Aerial View Of Whales Off Bermuda

Videographer Conor Outerbridge recently struck gold with his drone, capturing a pod of ten whales cavorting a few miles off Bermuda, with his drone, moving quietly just above the whales, capturing their behaviour in incredible detail. The animals do not stay in Bermuda year-round, but as the island lies in the middle of their annual migratory route,... Read more of this article

Marilyn Steede To Begin 24 Hour Walk-A-Thon

Tomorrow morning [April 7], Marilyn Steede will set out to complete a 24-hour walk-a-thon for the fifteenth year. Every year Ms Steede raises funds for a different charity close to her heart. This year she is supporting SCARS [Saving Children and Revealing Secrets], with 100% of the money raised going directly to the charity. Ms Steede will start her... Read more of this article

Gina May Thompson Featured In QMagazine

Bermudian Gina May Thompson, professional face painter and CEO of Sniggle’s Professional Face & Body Painting, was recently featured in QMagazine. The magazine says, “Gina May Thompson resides in Bermuda. She is CEO of her business Sniggle’s Professional Face & Body Painting. She has been face painting for over 19 years. “In 2004, Gina... Read more of this article

Regatta Cancelled As Oyster In Liquidation

The Bermuda Tourism Authority recently updated its 2018 Sailing Race Calendar to include the return of the Argo Gold Cup in May of this year. This update follows the cancellation of the 2018 Oyster Regatta that was also set to be held in Bermuda later this year, with the BTA noting, “The shipbuilder Oyster Yachts went into liquidation earlier... Read more of this article

Grundy Case To Take Place In Open Court

The widow of TV pioneer Reg Grundy, who created Neighbours, Wheel of Fortune and Sons and Daughters, has failed in a bid to have a dispute about her husband’s will heard under a suppression order. In May 2016 the iconic Australian television producer passed away at the age of 92, leaving his $715 million fortune, including his property in Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Tea Blends Inspired By ‘Flavors Of Bermuda’

What started out as a “dream” has now become reality for 25-year-old entrepreneur Kelsea Williams, whose tea business offers a variety of products, including a special ’Bermuda Collection’ with offerings such as Morning Glory, Sippin’ Swizzle, Hypnotic Hibiscus and Bermuda Breeze. Since returning to Bermuda from University,... Read more of this article

Twitterverse Praises Bermuda’s Olympic Team

The traditional Bermuda shorts worn by our Winter Olympic team have attracted attention in the Twitterverse after the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea today, with some even saying they think we deserve a gold medal simply for the shorts. Tucker Murphy is representing Bermuda, with the cross-country skier making his third... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Whitney Institute Career Fair

Whitney Institute Middle School held their Career Fair today [Feb 9], with display booths providing information on careers in architecture, business, finance, policing, health, military, real estate, law, aviation, marine services, retail, engineering, cosmetology and more. The booths allowed students to discuss their career interests with professionals... Read more of this article

Crew Member Sues Following Murder Photos

Princess Cruises has filed a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in Bermuda after photographer Jean Luc Van Wyk filed legal action in California seeking damages for emotional distress after being told to photograph a murder scene onboard the Bermuda-registered Emerald Princess cruise ship. Murder On Cruise Ship The Emerald Princess left Seattle... Read more of this article

Video: Fox Feature ‘Bermuda-Inspired’ Home

Fox Business recently featured a Bermuda inspired home they called a “love story,” as publishing mogul Rance Crain took his bride to Bermuda for a honeymoon, fell in love with the architecture, so asked an architect to design a home to keep them on their “honeymoon forever.” The couple met in 1965 on a blind date arranged by... Read more of this article

Magma To Release ‘Level Di Vibes’ Remake

Bermudian reggae artist Adam Mayo aka ‘Magma’ is set to release a remake of the Half Pint’s classic ‘Level Di Vibes,’ with Magma saying it was “humbling to be in the studio with him to do over the song.” “The radio disc jockeys love the smooth feel of Love Life and I am getting a lot of love for Level... Read more of this article