Author Archive: Skye

Bermuda Invitational Permit Meet Results

Para-athlete, Jessica Lewis, competing in Bermuda for the first time in years, enjoyed a win in the Para 800 meters at the Invitational Permit Meet at the National Stadium on Saturday [July 1]. Lewis finished with a time of 2 min 32.48 sec, with Canadians Jessica Frotten and Iliana Dupont following in 2:35.26 and 2.38.47 respectively. Lewis hopes to... Read more of this article

The Legacy Of The AC Endeavour Program

While the teams sailed at the America’s Cup, young sailors also hit the water as part of the America’s Cup Endeavour Program. America’s Cup Endeavour, a youth education and community sailing initiative, allowed hundreds of young students to learn to sail in both the west end and the east end. In addition to sailing, students were also exposed... Read more of this article

Lewis Competing In Canadian Championships

Para-athlete Jessica Lewis is set to compete today [July 4] and tomorrow [July 5] in the Canadian Track and Field Championships. Her races are as follows [EST]: Tuesday: 11.00 am: 200m semi-final 1.15 pm: 200m final 4.30 pm: 800m final Wednesday: 11.15 am: 100m semi-final 12.45 pm: 400m timed final 4.20 pm: 100m final To stream live go here. Related... Read more of this article

Uncertainty With Future Of The America’s Cup

With Emirates Team New Zealand’s recent America’s Cup win, they are now in control of the tournament’s destiny; however, as the only non-signatory to the ‘framework agreement’ signed by the other five America’s Cup teams, there remains some uncertainty regarding the next iteration of the event. After the Kiwi’s... Read more of this article

Storybook Parade Set To Be Held On Saturday

This Saturday [July 1] the “Tutus & Superheroes: Storybook Parade” will be held in Hamilton starting at the Bermuda Youth Library at 10.00am. The poster encourages all children aged 3 years and over to “dress up as your favorite character and march in the parade with your book.” There will be prizes for the best costumes... Read more of this article

Kiwanis Silent Auction Fundraiser Set For Sunday

This Sunday [July 2] the Kiwanis Club of St. George is set to host a silent auction from 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Clearwater Beach, Southside. The public are invited to attend, bring a friend and place silent bids on a variety of meals. The auction baskets, starting at $15, will include a collection of lunch foods, snacks, desserts, and drinks for... Read more of this article

Housestyle Takeover Event To Be Held On July 2

Nakternl Entertainment and Corona is set to host a “Housestyle Takeover” at Horseshoe Beach’s Rum Bum Beach Bar this Sunday [July 2] from 2.00pm – 10.00pm. The event will feature DJs such as Mike Shawr, Siid James, Bermuda Cal and Double O spinning “all things house”. According to the website, the party will be... Read more of this article

Thirdstory On Tour With Chance The Rapper

The New York-based band ‘Thirdstory’ is currently on tour with Chance the Rapper on his Be Encouraged tour as his background vocalists. The trio, known for their soulful sound and impressive harmonies, consists of Bermudian Ben Lusher and friends Elliott Skinner and Richard Saunders. The band formed in New York City in early 2014, and first... Read more of this article

Trailer For New Thriller Features Bermuda

A trailer was recently released for Bermudian director Lucinda Spurling’s feature-length thriller titled ‘The Mother of all Secrets.’ The movie, filmed in Bermuda, features many of Bermuda’s resorts and attractions including the Southampton Princess, Coral Beach, and Harbourfront Restaurant. It also features renowned actors such... Read more of this article

Exhibition Opening: “Art Of The Gombey”

Masterworks invites you to join them for the official opening and book launch of Kelly Hunt’s Art of a Gombey on Friday, June 30th. According to her website, Hunt became a member of the Bermuda Society of Arts in 2005. Since then she has debuted several solo shows including her 2008 show ‘Alive,’ which featured “a collection... Read more of this article

Art Lecture: “A Century In The Making”

The Bermuda National Gallery invites all to learn more about the Smithsonian’s newest museum at the lecture “A Century in the Making: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture” on Thursday, June 29th, as a part of their PartnerRe Art Lecture Series. This will start at 5.30pm at the Bermuda National Gallery... Read more of this article

Audio: Slanga Releases New Song “Devil’s Isle”

Bermudian singer Ronae Burgess — who performs under the name Slanga — has released his latest song, a track titled “Devil’s Isle” produced by Detrimental for Near Future Records. Through the lyrics of “Devil’s Isle,” Slanga, also known as HeadBanga, explores the struggle beneath the idyllic facade of Bermuda’s landscape,... Read more of this article