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BELCO Kite Safety Poster Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of its 35th annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign, with Raelyn Robinson, Antonia Walker, and Anna Neururer all earning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of the annual Kite Safety Poster Campaign. The competition, now in its 35th year, was open to Primary... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Kites For Kids’ Event
The third annual charitable Kites For Kids event was held at TNT Tatem Field yesterday. A spokesperson previously said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After Dark and brought to life through collaboration with The Giveback. This year marks the 3rd anniversary of the annual event which will be held on Wednesday... Read more of this article
Photos: Tabata-Ha Karate-Do Kite-Making Event
The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do held a kite-making event, resulting in 15 kites crafted and a competition held. A spokesperson said, “The Tabata-Ha Shotokan Karate-Do recently held a kite-making evening. Our aim was to teach the younger generation how to make a traditional Bermuda kite as it is a tradition we must keep alive. “The Independent... Read more of this article
Treatment Court Hosts Kite Making Workshop
“Last week, participants and staff from the Mental Health Treatment Court, Drug/DUI Treatment Court, and the newly piloted Juvenile Treatment Court Programs hosted their annual Easter Event at the Botanical Gardens under the direction of Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson. Senior Magistrate Maxanne Anderson said, “The goal of the Treatment Courts... Read more of this article
‘Kites For Kids’ Event To Be Held On March 27
The Kites For Kids event will be held on Wednesday [March 27] at TNT Tatem Field, with over 100 Bermuda Hummer kites and birdies to be given away to children, with the event also set to feature fun castles, the Gombeys and the Easter Bunny. A spokesperson said, “Kites For Kids is a charitable initiative that is the brainchild of Sunshine After... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Waldinger On Joy Of Kite Flying
[Opinion column written by Dr Robert J. Waldinger] Good Friday is just around the corner, which means Bermudians across the island are getting their tissue paper and kite strings ready. Did you know, though, that the simple act of flying a kite, a tradition deeply ingrained in Bermuda’s culture, might also provide unexpected health benefits? In... Read more of this article
Photos: Harbour Light Hosts Kite-Making Event
Residents and staff from the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme have built homemade kites to raise money for the men’s addiction programme. Chandra-Lee Bascome, of Harbour Light, said the group hoped to raise more than $2,000 by selling the kites that will be available for purchase before Easter. She added that the funds raised would go towards... Read more of this article
BELCO Kite Poster Deadline On March 15
BELCO reminded the public to submit entries for their annual Kite Safety Poster competition by March 15th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO or the Company] today reminds the public that the deadline for entries for the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is Friday, March 15, 2024. “The competition... Read more of this article
Stationery Store’s Kite Making Competition
The Stationery Store revealed the launch of its Kite Making Competition, encouraging participants to explore their creativity in crafting traditional Bermuda kites. A spokesperson said, “Get ready to take flight with The Stationery Store’s much-anticipated Kite Making Competition! As the go-to destination for all your kite crafting needs,... Read more of this article
BELCO Opens Kite Safety Poster Contest
BELCO announced the Company’s annual Kite Safety Poster competition is open for entries until Friday, March 15th, with the best overall poster winner set to receive a $500 toy voucher and a $500 BELCO voucher, while most beautiful poster and best kite safety message winners will each receive a $250 toy voucher. A spokesperson said, “The competition... Read more of this article
Kite Poster Competition Winners Announced
BELCO announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition, with Suri Daniels, Evanna Peets, Cruz LeBlanc, and Kaden Bean-Wolfe all winning awards. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited [BELCO] today announced the winners of their annual kite safety poster competition. The competition, now in its 34th year,... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Kite Flying At Elbow & Astwood
Locals celebrated Good Friday in a wide range of ways, with activities including traditional Bermuda kite flying. You can view all our photos and coverage of this year and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here, and watch over 100 Good Friday videos by clicking here. Related Stories Aerial... Read more of this article
