Category: Photos
Video/Photos: ‘Bermuda Onion Day’ Celebrated
The St. David’s Historical Society hosted the Bermuda Onion Day on Saturday [June 1] at Carter House, with people gathering to learn more about the onion and how it tied in with the island’s early settlers. Different onion delicacies were available including onion soup, onion tarts, sandwiches, and onion pork soup, while locally grown onions... Read more of this article
Photos: Second Annual Family Community Day
The Centre on Philanthropy hosted its 2nd Annual Family Community Day at the Botanical Gardens today [June 1], with families coming together to help various charitable organisations. This event, which was MC’d by Nikita Robinson from Hott 107.5, was intended to be an opportunity for families to spend quality time together while making a difference... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Fire On Island In St George’s
[Updated with video] The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service rushed to the east end this evening [May 31], after a fire broke out on an island in St George’s. Members of the public were using initially buckets to collect water to pour on the fire, as smoke could be seen pouring out in the air. The fire is still blazing at this time, and we will... Read more of this article
Students Step Back In Time For Heritage Month
Students at St. George’s Prep School stepped back in time during Heritage Month by donning period costumes and learning about different aspects of Bermuda’s history. An entire day was given over to celebrating Bermuda’s culture, beginning with visits to historic sites and museums in and around St. George’s. Students from first... Read more of this article
Video/Photos: Minister & NSC Chairman ‘Dive Off’
Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs Wayne Scott and Chairman of the National Sports Center Trustees Sean Tucker met up today [May 30] for their “diving challenge” at the new pool. Last month Minister Scott challenged the Chairman to join him in christening the pool by diving off the platform. Mr Tucker accepted the challenge but... Read more of this article
Photos: Anglican Bishop’s Consecration Service
A colourful — and spiritual — ceremonial procession to the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity this evening [May 29] marked the beginning of the consecration and ordination of Rev. Nicholas Dill as the new Bishop of Bermuda. As the procession was underway, the worshippers who crowded the Anglican Cathedral along with the family and friends... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Premier Dances With Gombeys
The Premier traditionally dances with the Gombeys during the Bermuda Day Parade and this year was no exception with Premier Craig Cannonier showing off some moves on Front Street. The Premier was cheered on by the crowds as he made his way into the street to join in with the Gombeys, where he danced away to the sounds of the drum beat while carrying... Read more of this article
Slideshow: Bermuda Day Celebrations In London
[Updated] While Bermuda Day celebrations have concluded on the island, they are still underway in the United Kingdom, with the fifth annual London Bermuda Day taking place today [May 27] in Camden. Speaking to some of the Bermudians who attended, they said that they came from York, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester and various parts of London. Slideshow... Read more of this article
Slideshow: “Bubble Flash Mob” In Hamilton
Today [May 27] saw a “Bubble Flash Mob” in Queen Elizabeth Parkin Hamilton, which was hosted by Improv Bermuda with the aim to “get grown-ups to lighten-up and play.” The event invitation invited people to “be part of a group of happy bubble-blowing people invading the streets of Hamilton”, and told people if they... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Bermuda Day Race Finish Line
Almost 700 runners, ranging from teenagers up to people in their 70s and 80s, took part in Friday’s Appleby Bermuda Day Half Marathon, making the 13 miles trek from Somerset to Hamilton. For all our coverage of the Half Marathon including results, photos & videos click here, for all our Bermuda Day holiday coverage click here, and for all... Read more of this article
Photo Set #3: 2013 Bermuda Day Parade
Thousands of locals lined the streets on Friday [May 24] to celebrate Bermuda Day. with the cyclists starting the day off at 8.50am, the runners following after them at 9.00am, and the annual parade kicking off at 1.30pm from Bernards Park with some 50+ groups participating. For all our May 24th photo galleries click here and for all our coverage of... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2013 Bermuda Day Parade
Crowds three- and four-deep in places lined the Bermuda Day parade route on Friday [May 24] to watch the colourful procession of floats, majorettes and Gombey dancers that wound through the streets of the city. Bermuda Day had its origins in Empire Day, first celebrated in Canada in 1898 to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday. The holiday was later introduced... Read more of this article
