Category: News
Video: Sunday May 19th “Good News” Spotlight
News that Aaron Crichlow and Bermuda Is Love have received this year’s President’s Award from Keep Bermuda Beautiful, Bermuda College held their graduation, CedarBridge Academy students, also known as team OreoCookies, won the KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge and the Bermuda Shrine Club held a fundraising dinner, and presented an $1,800 cheque... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: BNA Announce Nurse Of The Year
[Updated with photos] Nursing is being celebrated during the month of May and at a ceremony today [May 5], the Bermuda Nurses Association [BNA] announced Janice Mullings-George as Nurse of the Year. Minister of Health Kim Wilson spoke at the event where four nominees were named including Janice Sealey-Khan who works at the Department of Health, Renee... Read more of this article
Photos: Funeral Procession For Latasha Gibson
Family and friends were joined by members of the Bermuda Police Service and other dignitaries at the ceremonial police funeral for the late Police Constable Latasha Gibson which took place on Wednesday [July 5] at The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street. A police spokesperson said, “It is with great sadness, that we acknowledge... Read more of this article
Photos #2: America’s Cup Foil Fest In Dockyard
Bermuda’s three resident America’s Cup teams opened their doors to the people of Bermuda at Foil Fest on Saturday, June 25. Thousands of residents and visitors were treated to a look inside the teams bases, a meet and greet with the sailors and three drags races between the “super charged” AC45s in the waters just off the cruise ships berths... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Onion Day At Carter House
Bermuda Onion Day was celebrated today [May 14] at Carter House in St. David’s, featuring historic displays and, of course, Bermuda onions. The event featured onion delicacies including onion soup, onion quiche, sandwiches, pulled pork and more, while Larry Mills offered historical talks. Introduced to the island in the early 1600s, the sweet and... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Very Successful’ Azores Visit Concludes
Today [May 5], Premier Michael Dunkley concluded what he termed a “very successful” visit to the Azores and he noted that the trip has “helped foster a greater appreciation and understanding between Bermuda and the Azores.” On the final full day of the Azores trip, Premier Dunkley and the Bermuda delegation continued their extensive... Read more of this article
Photos: Book Launch For “Bermuda Boater”
After 3 years out of print, the third edition Bermuda Boater will be available in bookstores and Marine supply shops effective today. A private launch of the new edition was held at the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club on Thursday, with Governor George Fergusson in attendance, and offering brief comments on contribution the Bermuda Boater has made... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: City Art Festival In Hamilton
The City Art Festival was held in Hamilton on Saturday [Oct 24], with three installations featured at the event, along with a craft market at City Hall and the Infinity Arts Walk, a 45-minute guided tour throughout Hamilton where guests experienced live street artists and buskers along the route as they were treated to some of the public art displays... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Break The Silence 5K Run/Walk
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bermuda [OCAB], an affiliate of BCHC, held its first annual Break The Silence 5K Walk/Run at Southside, St. David’s today [Sept 27] in spite of the inclement weather. With close to two hundred participants showing up at the start and intermittent downpours, Jennifer Alen placed first with a time of 19:49 while Peter Gracey... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: RFA Lyme Bay Ship & Helicopter
[Updated] The Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Lyme Bay is presently docked in St George’s, and a helicopter from the ship took off at around 1.30pm this afternoon [July 7] and is presently flying over the island. The Royal Navy website describes the vessel by saying: “RFA Lyme Bay is capable of delivering a significant fighting force anywhere... Read more of this article
Photos: $21 Million Luxury Yacht In St. George’s
The 138ft Calliope, a luxury motor yacht which is presently listed for sale with an asking price of $21 million, can be seen docked in St. George’s today [Apr 7]. According to their website, “Calliope combines state of the art technology, a chic and comfortable interior and five-star service for a unique experience tailored to the needs... Read more of this article
Photos: Age Concern Hosts ‘Duel of Ages’
Age Concern’s ‘Duel of Ages’ event, a fund raising effort held on March 27, brought together a diversified group of people of all ages and backgrounds in support of Age Concern, Bermuda’s advocacy group for seniors. The night began with cocktails alongside the sounds of young Bermudian pianist Malik Alick. Local entertainer Andrew... Read more of this article
