Category: Photos
Photos: Bermie Beer Fest At Horseshoe Bay
The holiday weekend continues to see events being held island wide, with Horseshoe Bay Beach the scene of the ‘Bermie Beer Fest’ being held today [June 15]. The event promo said, “Come out and enjoy your day as we rock the beach with some of Bermuda’s most beautiful ladies, awesome DJs and the most lively group of guests you... Read more of this article
Photos: Boats Arrive At Heroes Weekend Raft Up
[Updated with more photos] The final event in the inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend is underway, with boats arriving for the Raft-Up off Admiralty House which is taking place from 11am – 7pm today [June 15]. The 4-day event kicked off on Friday night with a stage show in Hamilton, which was followed by the early morning J’Ouvert celebrations in... Read more of this article
Photos, Video: Heroes Weekend Pan In The Park
The island has been in the carnival spirit over the past few days, as the first ever Bermuda Heroes Weekend took place, involving four days of events happening across the island. Yesterday [June 14] saw the ‘Pan in the Park’ take place in Victoria Park, with the island’s musicians highlighted during the steel pan music exhibition. The... Read more of this article
Photos: National Heroes Induction Ceremony
[Updated with video] Gladys Morrell and Sir Edward Trenton “ET” Richards were officially inducted as Bermuda’s new National Heroes yesterday [June 14] with Minister of Community, Culture & Sports Patricia Gordon-Pamplin saying, “Our two National Heroes have both made politically and socially significant and profound contributions... Read more of this article
Ocean Plastic Expedition Arrives In Bermuda
[Updated with photos] More than 35 scientists, artists, and environmental leaders arrived in St. George’s harbour today on the Mystic, a 167 foot tall ship schooner, conducting vital research on the impacts of marine plastic pollution. The SEA Change Expedition, organized by leading plastic pollution non-profit The 5 Gyres Institute, brings together... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: Parade of Bands In Dockyard
Massive crowds made their way to Dockyard yesterday [June 13] for the Parade of Bands, with the west end filled with the sounds of soca music and a carnival atmosphere. The Parade of Bands was the third event in the inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend, which involves four days of events being held across the island. Slideshow with over 150 photos from... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Parade of Bands In Dockyard
The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continued this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands taking place in Dockyard. The streets were lined with all forms of seating and comforts as crowds of people gathered to watch as dancers followed trucks blasting their favorite soca tunes. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton,... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda Pow Wow Held In St David’s
[Updated with video] The St. David’s Islanders and Native Community hosted the Bermuda Pow Wow today [June 13], with visitors from overseas joining locals at the St. David’s Cricket Club Grounds. The event included a Libation and Dedication Ceremony, traditional St. David’s Island food, local and overseas Native American dancers, songs and drums,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Queen’s Birthday Parade Held
[Updated with photos] Crowds turned out today [June 13] to see Bermuda’s armed service celebrate the Queen’s Birthday and perform a special Trooping the Colours ceremony. People watched and cheered as nearly 200 soldiers, as well as a contingent from the Bermuda Police Service, paraded at the National Stadium in front of Governor George Fergusson... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Parade Of Bands Underway
[Updated with video] The inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continues this afternoon [June 13] with the Parade of Bands now underway in the Dockyard area. The 4-day event kicked off last night with a stage show in Hamilton, which was followed by the early morning J’Ouvert celebrations in Dockyard, with all three events thus far seeing a great turnout,... Read more of this article
Photos: Round The Island Seagull Race Start
The 2015 Round the Island Seagull Race got underway early this morning [June 13] at the Spanish Point Boat Club, and according to the organisers over 85 boats have registered to take part. Spectators gathered along with the racers as the race preparations took place. The race is expected to finish later today and we will update with results as able,... Read more of this article
Photos: J’Ouvert Celebrations Held In Dockyard
After beginning with a soca show on Front Street last night [June 12], the inaugural Bermuda Heroes Weekend continued with the J’Ouvert celebrations in Dockyard, which got underway at 3.00am, and saw people party until the sun rose. The name J’ouvert originates from the French term ouvert, meaning day break or morning, and is celebrated in various... Read more of this article
