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BELCO: Exercise Caution When Flying Kites
BELCO is advising the public to “exercise caution when flying kites around the island.” “When most people think of kite flying, they might think of the tradition of making a paper kite and a fun activity,” stated Shelly Leman, Managing Director of Transmission, Distribution and Retail. “What might not be immediately at the forefront... Read more of this article
HSBC: Open Youth Account, Get A Bermuda Kite
HSBC Bank Bermuda has launched ‘MySavings Youth Accounts,’ and every child who opens one will receive a traditional Bermuda kite, made by local kitemakers at the Salvation Army, and HSBC will also provide a donation to the Salvation Army in the name of each child. A spokesperson said, “HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited announces the launch... Read more of this article
‘Sneak Peek’ Of Kites Installed At New Airport
Following their design contest last year, Skyport provided a look at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the airport building. In an online post, Skyport said, “Remember the kite design contest we had last year? Well, here’s a sneak peek at what the kites look like installed in the ceiling of the new passenger terminal building.” Skyport... Read more of this article
‘Enjoy Good Friday In Keeping With Regulations’
[Updated] “Fly your kite in your own yard and enjoy the day at home in keeping with the regulations that govern our shelter in place at this time,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that “any kite that gets lost or goes down, must be abandoned.” The Minister’s comments come as the island prepares to celebrate... Read more of this article
Police Advisory On Kite Flying & Complaints
[Updated] The police have urged people to be fly kites responsibly, saying, “let’s not make things even more difficult for each other during this already testing time.” Assistant Commissioner Martin Weekes said, “With the Easter season upon us, and everybody Sheltering at Home the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] anticipate an increase... Read more of this article
Community Meeting To Discuss ‘Noisy Kites’
The Community Policing Unit will host a community meeting at the Francis Patton Primary School at 6.30pm on Tuesday [Feb 11] to “discuss the issue of noisy kites.” A police spokesperson said, “The Community Policing Unit of the Bermuda Police Service will host a community meeting at the Francis Patton Primary School at North shore... Read more of this article
BPS Urge Kite Flyers To Be Vigilant About Safety
Police are warning the public that kite-flying in public areas “should be conducted safely” after a 16-year-old rider sustained lacerations after coming into contact with a kite string last week. A police spokesperson said, “In light of the incident last Thursday evening [November 28th] where a 16-year-old male scooter rider sustained... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Taking Off’ Highlights Kite Design Winners
Skyport has released the latest episode of ‘Taking Off’, a video series with host Mikaela Pearman that highlights the airport redevelopment project, with this episode highlighting the kite design competition, which will see the winning designs incorporated into the new airport terminal. Speaking in the episode, Mikaela Pearman said, “Earlier... Read more of this article
Airport Kite Competition Winners Announced
Aecon and Skyport announced the winners of a kite design competition of Bermudian kites to display in the new terminal of the LF Wade International Airport. The contest was open to the entire Bermuda community, and kite designs were sought from residents of any age – from school children, professionals, artists, senior citizens, and any Bermudian... Read more of this article
Aerial Video: Kites Flying On Good Friday
Locals celebrated Good Friday in a wide range of ways, with activities including the traditional kite flying and you can watch a bird’s eye view of that in the video below by Bermuda Aerial Media. You can view all our photos and coverage of this year, and past years’ Good Friday celebrations by clicking here. Related Stories Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Photos: St. George’s Cricket Club Family Fun Day
St. George’s Cricket Club hosted their annual Good Friday Fun Run & Walk, followed later by their Family Fun Day on Friday [April 19] at Wellington Oval. The afternoon was filled with music, food, games and more. Good Friday celebrations took place at various locations across the island, and you can view all our photos and coverage of this... Read more of this article
Photos: Kites Available For Sale At Harbour Light
The clients of Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme have once again showcased their skills by making an array of Bermuda kites, with the sales proceeds helping to assist them to do activities as part of their recovery therapy. The programe’s kite building effort, which has been active since 2000, sees kites sell for $25, round kites sell... Read more of this article
Salvation Army Harbour Light Kite Sale
People can buy a Bermuda kite while supporting a good cause as the Salvation Army annual kite sale is currently underway at their King Street location, with participants in the Harbour Light programme putting their kite making skills to use, with the funds raised going towards some of the initiatives. $25 – Standard $35 – Round $45 – $55... Read more of this article
