Author Archive: Skye
Artist’s Work Used During Counter-Protests In VA
Aiming to make a point at the recent ‘Unite the Right’ white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, one man used a sign featuring a painting by Bermudian artist April Branco, using her work to help present a message of love and equality. Mark Martin contacted Ms Branco a few weeks ago asking permission to use a print of her painting... Read more of this article
New App Offers Visitors A Local Perspective
Last week, Bermudians Alison Swan and William West launched ‘Winnow,’ a travel app designed to provide visitors to Bermuda with a more authentic experience. In collaboration with various providers on the island, Winnow offers visitors the opportunity to view Bermuda from a new and varied perspective. Available experiences range from sunset... Read more of this article
GQ Magazine Releases Article On Cup Match
Earlier this week, GQ Magazine published an article titled ‘Inside Cup Match, the Wildest, Most Fun Island Party You’ve Never Heard Of.’ “It’s actually a cricket match in Bermuda. And it puts any tailgating party to shame,” the subtitle adds. The article reads: “When you’re an island whose fame to claim... Read more of this article
Faulkenberry’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Ending Run
The new Broadway musical ‘Groundhog Day’ starring Bermuda’s Rebecca Faulkenberry recently announced that it will end its run on September 17. Featuring a score by Tim Minchin and a book by the film’s original co-screenwriter Danny Rubin, the production opened on Broadway March 17 at the August Wilson Theatre to positive reviews... Read more of this article
Video: Southampton Students Visit BIOS
In June, Dr. Antony Jensen and the University of Southampton marine biology program visited the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] as part of their annual 10-day trip abroad to Bermuda. The University recently shared a short video on social media capturing the students’ experiences living on a working research station and conducting fieldwork... Read more of this article
Video: Reflections Of Hope, Caught In Net
The Revelation of Hope Ministries recently shared a video online titled ‘Reflections of Hope Episode 3: Caught in the Net.’ The video follows Taj Pacleb, from the Revelation of Hope Ministries, as he explores various underwater landscapes, focusing predominantly on an experience he had in Bermuda. In the video, Pacleb says, “The ocean... Read more of this article
Sand Castle Competition Set For September 2
The public is invited to the Bermuda Sand Castle Competition, set to be held on Saturday, September 2 at Horseshoe Bay Beach. Organizer, Hannah Strang, tells Bernews of her unlikely career rooted in the competition. Hannah says she grew up building sand castles on the beach with her friends and after graduating from University with an art degree, she... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2017 Atlantic Rugby Cup
The 2017 Atlantic Rugby Cup was held last night [August 10] at the National Sports Centre, with the event beginning with the URugby Collegiate All-Star Cup, followed by a match between the USA Islanders and renowned Saracens from London. The URugby Collegiate All-Star Cup is a first-ever match for the Cup and took place at 5.30pm, just before the highly... Read more of this article
Bill Murray “Wowed” By Rebecca Faulkenberry
On Tuesday night, actor Bill Murray went to see Groundhog Day, the Broadway musical in which Bermuda’s Rebecca Faulkenberry stars, where he was reportedly “wowed” by her performance. Ms Faulkenberry posted on social media saying, “Bill Murray was so nice, and complimentary of the show, as was his brother who was with him, you... Read more of this article
Student Publishes “Prisoners In Paradise” Book
16-year-old student Hasna Turner recently published a book titled “Uyghurs: Prisoners in Paradise,” which she began researching almost a year ago as part of her school project. Ms Turner started this project at the age of 15 as part of the Somersfield Academy Middle Years Program. Ms Turner told Bernews: “I have gotten to know the... Read more of this article
Online Zen Crystal Store Opens In Bermuda
Earlier this summer Kim Lawrence, a mother of two, decided to follow her passion for crystals and started Zen Crystals Bda, an online store dedicated to providing quality crystals to Bermudians. On her business, Lawrence told Bernews: “Currently we bring in crystal jewelry such as pendants and bracelets, tumbled stones and rough stones in various... Read more of this article
BTA Website Ranked As Top Tourism Website
Skift, an international travel news site, recently ranked the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s website as one of the “25 Best Tourism Board Websites in the World.” The article wrote: “The best tourism websites in the business in 2017 are emphasizing user-generated content from platforms like Instagram and doubling down on video to... Read more of this article
