Author Archive: Skye
Teenage Bermuda Book To Be Unveiled In NY
On September 7th, Canadian photographer Debra Friedman will unveil her book titled ‘Coming of Age in Wonderland: Portraits of Teenage Bermuda’ at the Penumbra Foundation in New York. At the event, Mrs. Friedman’s publisher, Daylight Books, will unveil ‘Portraits of Teenage Bermuda’ alongside seven other photo books. Mrs.... Read more of this article
Organ Recital Set To Feature Hector Olivera
Internationally acclaimed organist, Hector Olivera, is set to perform in a recital presented by the Bethel AME Church on Saturday, September 30, 2017. The concert will honor Pastor, Rev. Ruth D. VanLowe Smith’s 20th year in Pastoral Ministry. A spokesperson from Bethel AME Church said: “Maestro Hector Olivera is a passionate, gifted, and... Read more of this article
Tobacco Bay To Host Mermaid Party On Sept 16
On Saturday, September 16, Tobacco Bay is set to host a party “celebrating the mermaid spirit, summer, and the sea.” The Tobacco Bay Facebook event invites all “mermaidy women in Bermuda” to join the party: “We want to see the bay, the beach and the deck full of the most mermaidy women in Bermuda! If you have a swimmable... Read more of this article
BUEI To Screen ‘Churchill’ Film On Sunday
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is set to present ‘Churchill,’ on Sunday [Aug 27] at 5.15pm in the Tradewinds Auditorium at BUEI. The event poster says, “Ninety-six hours before the World War II invasion of Normandy, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, fearful of repeating the invasion of Gallipoli in 1915,... Read more of this article
NOVA Mas To Host ”Riddim Rave’ On Sept 2
On Saturday, September 2, NOVA Mas International is set to present “Radiate… Riddim, Ruckus, Rave.” Starting at 10.00 pm at Moresby Plain [Ireland Rangers Field] in Dockyard, the paint-infused rave promises partiers a messy night. All are invited to experience the “ruckus” at this wet-and-wild event featuring international... Read more of this article
Made In Bermuda Festival Starts On Sept 1st
PinkSand Entertainment is set to present the Made in Bermuda Festival starting on Friday, September 1, running until Monday, September 4. The four-day festival will feature some of the best entertainers in Bermuda. The festival kicks off on Friday with the Rising Stars Concert, starting at 7.00 pm at CedarBridge Cafetorium. Hosted by Antoine Jones,... Read more of this article
Back To School Campaign For Children In Need
Gina Spence Productions [GPS] and the Gibbons Company are encouraging Bermudians to get involved in their ‘Each One Reach One’ back to school campaign. GPS volunteers will distribute donated uniforms to nominated families in need on Saturday, September 2, from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm on the upper level of the Washington Mall. There will also... Read more of this article
Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’
Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age,... Read more of this article
Student Benefits From Hair & Beauty Expo
Earlier this summer, Northshore Medical & Aesthetics Center [NMAC] teamed up with Bermudian Naturalista Nicole Famous to present the sixth annual Natural Blessings Hair & Beauty Expo at St. Paul Centennial Hall in Hamilton. The event highlighted Bermuda’s top natural hair stylists, offered tips on wear and care of natural hair, along with... Read more of this article
Strykz Bowling Lounge Opens New Restaurant
Strykz Bowling Lounge, located in Southside St. Davids, recently opened a new restaurant within their bowling facility, offering pizza, hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken wings, french fries, salads and more. Philip Bailey Jr, the owner of Strykz, told Bernews: “This bowling facility never had any resemblance of a kitchen available so it was always... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Perform At Carifesta
Over the weekend Bermuda’s Gombeys gave an energetic performance at the CARIFESTA 2017 opening ceremony in Barbados. “CARIFESTA – the largest gathering of Caribbean arts and culture – is an opportunity for local artists and performers to showcase their talents as well as their goods and services to the world,” explained Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
47,092 Registered Road Vehicles In Bermuda
In 2015, there were 47,092 registered road vehicles in Bermuda, with private cars accounting for nearly half [45.88%] while just under one-third [33.25%] were motorcycles and scooters. This statistic was included in the recently released Environmental Statistics Compendium prepared by the Department of Statistics. Chart extracted from the report: The... Read more of this article
