Category: Entertainment
Bermuda Day Heritage Parade Float Winners
Thousands of people lined the streets for the Bermuda Day Parade, which included a number of intricately decorated floats, and the winners have been officially announced. Awards: Natural Heritage Float- 1st - Vasco Da Gama Club Natural Heritage Float- 2nd - Sandys Secondary Middle School Natural Heritage Float- 3rd - Prospect Primary School Art... Read more of this article
Music Video: Heritage Releases New Single
L.A.-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, which is comprised of Bermudian musicians, released their new single and music video cover for “I Can” by Chronixx. A spokesperson said, “The video was directed by Brandon Lee and shot in various locations in Los Angeles. With HannaH’s soulful crooning and Gianluca Gibbons’ enchanting saxophone playing,... Read more of this article
Live Videos & Updates: 2018 Bermuda Day
[Updating] The 2018 Bermuda Day holiday is getting underway, and we will be bringing you live text, photo and video updates of the celebrations as able. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race gets underway at 8.50am in Somerset, the Half-Marathon begins at 9am in Somerset, the Heritage Junior Classic Race begins at 9.45am on Front Street, and the... Read more of this article
Rifle & Drill Team Set For Bermuda Day Parade
A ladies’ drill and rifle team set up with help from the Royal Bermuda Regiment is to field its biggest-ever squad in today’s Bermuda Day Parade. The Bermuda Rifle and Drill Team will have 45 on duty for a march past through the streets of Hamilton. Debbie Symons, an RBR Sergeant and the driving force behind the group, said: “It’s our biggest... Read more of this article
Win Free Tickets To PURE 2018 “White Fete”
The tenth annual White Fete will be staged at the National Sports Centre North Field on Sunday, June 17, featuring performances by Machel Montano, DJ Young Chow, DJ Rusty G, Jazzy T of Renaissance, Mista Genius, and Markie T, among others, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of eight – to the show. The giveaways... Read more of this article
What We Share: Bermuda Day Booklet Released
In advance of the much anticipated festivities on Friday, the Government has released the official Bermuda Day booklet today, which contains the schedule of events, the parade route, the parade order and more. The Sinclair Packwood Memorial Cycle Race starts at 8.50am in Somerset and finishes on Cedar Avenue, the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby... Read more of this article
US Consulate & BUEI Host Free Film Festival
The U.S. Consulate is partnering with the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] to offer a free summer film series May – August. The public is welcome to attend a free matinee on the last Saturday of each month featuring films that cover a range of interesting topics from women in science, ocean conservation, endangered wildlife and American... Read more of this article
Photos: Somersfield Bermuda Day Celebration
Somersfield Academy students and teachers in the Children’s House division participated in a mini Bermuda Day celebration today [May 24]. A spokesperson said, “This year, the theme of our Bermuda Day Children’s House parade is “what we share”. Some of the traditions and events that many in Bermuda share in celebrating are kite flying,... Read more of this article
Jay III Nominated For International Soca Award
Bermudian recording artist JayLynn Hines, also known as Jay III, has been nominated as part of an international soca competition in the category “Groovy Soca of the Year”, and locals can cast their vote for her online. The award ceremony for the competition will be held in St. Lucia on July 10. The competition’s website says, “SAO... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Parade Participants Announced
The full list of participants for the upcoming Bermuda Day parade has been released, with more than 50 groups expected to take part. A spokesperson previously said, “The theme this year is What We Share. Parade Entry categories include: Natural Heritage Float, Upcycled Float, Art Float, Music Truck Entry, Walking Group Entry, Gombey Group Entry.” Full... Read more of this article
Plein Air Exhibition From May 27 To June 22
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard is getting set to present their annual Plein Air Exhibition from Sunday, May 27 to Friday, June 22. A spokesperson said, “The opening will take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard on Sunday May 27. The show will run until June 22. “The Plein Air Group of Bermuda meet every Sunday... Read more of this article
Book Reading With Darnell Moore On May 23
OUTBermuda, in partnership with the Bermuda National Library, will be hosting a book reading with Darnell Moore on Wednesday, May 23 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A spokesperson said, “Darnell is no stranger to Bermuda, having been invited to speak on island in June 2014. We are excited to welcome him back to share with us about his soon to be released book... Read more of this article
