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Premier Joins Elliot Students For Kite Day
Premier Michael Dunkley had some Good Friday fun earlier today [April 13] when he joined students at Elliot Primary for their annual kite day. At the invitation of Elliot Primary’s P2 teacher, Beverley Taylor, Premier Dunkley stopped by the school this afternoon, and took time to prepare the childrens’ kites for flying as well as helped... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Salvation Army Kite Workshop
The clients of Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme 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. A spokesperson said, “Our chapel has been turned into a kite workshop, and an amazing buzz of energy has been going on in... Read more of this article
BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Contest Winners
BELCO announced the Grand Prize Winner of their 2017 BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Competition as Nailah Chimbi, a year two student at Northlands Primary. Nailah and her class were invited to BELCO Headquarters, where BELCO Bird presented her with a $500 donation that will be used to benefit her class. Nailah also received a hand-crafted Bermuda kite... Read more of this article
Students Receive Kites From Westgate Inmates
Today, students at Victor Scott Primary received the gift of free kites, courtesy of inmates at the Westgate Correctional Facility. “As part of the Lifeline Charity programme, the Minister of National Security Sen. Jeffrey Baron joined the Commissioner of Corrections, Edward Lamb, Corrections Officers and Westgate inmates to present traditional... Read more of this article
Phoenix To Host Free Kite Making Workshops
The Phoenix Stores will host its annual kite making workshops at two locations this weekend: The Annex Toys and Collector’s Hill Apothecary. Each year both The Annex Toys and Collector’s Hill Apothecary transform and extend their retail spaces to the community with every aim to keep the tradition of Bermuda kite making alive. This year’s events... Read more of this article
OBA East End Kite Giveaway On April 12th
The East End branch of the One Bermuda Alliance will be hosting their annual kite giveaway and fun day at Wellington Park on Wednesday, April 12th from 5.30pm until “all the kites are gone.” The event poster said, “There will be a fun castle and games, bring the family for a fun time in the park!” Related Stories Phoenix To Host Free... Read more of this article
BPS: Please Be Considerate When Flying Kites
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] is requesting that people be considerate when flying kites, saying “there are a small number of people who constantly disturb and frustrate their neighbours by flying extremely loud kites.” A police spokesperson said, “Easter in Bermuda is warmly associated with the flying of kites, both the traditional... Read more of this article
Giant Kite Set To Fly At St. David’s Cricket Club
Members of the public, along with food and product vendors, are busy setting up at St. David’s Cricket Club field in preparation of a full day of activities at the Gilbert Lamb Fun Day celebrating Good Friday, including the possible flight of a kite more than 30 feet in diameter. Kite builder Steven McCallan said of his creation, “This one... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier Attends Elliot School Kite Day
Yesterday, Premier Michael Dunkley, and Senator Jeff Baron visited the Elliot Primary School and participated in their Kite Day. The politicians and children came together to enjoy a day of kite-flying under sunny skies, resulting in smiles on the faces of the students. You can view all our coverage of this year and past year’s Good Friday holidays... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Kite-Making At Salvation Army
In a project that assists people while highlighting an island tradition, the Salvation Army Harbour Light kite-making project has resulted in about 70 kites for sale, with funds raised to go toward the program’s client activities fund. Kent Laws, senior counselor at Salvation Army Harbour Light, said, “We have a kite-selling effort put on the... Read more of this article
2016 BELCO Bird Poster Competition Winners
Michael Schrah, a year one student at Warwick Academy, is the 2016 grand prize winner of the BELCO Bird Kite Safety Poster Competition. Michael and his class were invited to BELCO Headquarters where BELCO Bird presented him with a $500 donation to benefit his class. He also received a hand-crafted Bermuda kite made by BELCO Fitter Apprentice, Corrie... Read more of this article
Phoenix To Host Free Kite Making Workshops
The Phoenix Stores Ltd. will host its annual kite making workshops at two locations this weekend – the Annex Toys and Collectors Hill Apothecary. With every aim to keep the tradition of Bermuda kite making alive, each year both The Annex Toys and Collectors Hill Apothecary transform their retail spaces and invite experts on-site to provide live... Read more of this article
Chef’s Kite Promotes ‘Chiko’s Smokey Rub’
Chef Michiko Campbell, owner and creator of popular, “Chiko’s Smokey Rub,” recently joined in on the kite-related fun taking place around the island as he flew a kite of his own, designed to promote his popular rub from the sky above. “Chiko’s Smokey Rub” has proven to be a popular product, with a number of unique flavours helping it... Read more of this article
Photos: Gilbert Lamb Good Friday Fun Day
St David’s County Cricket Club hosted its annual Gilbert Lamb Day on Good Friday [Apr 3], with crowds lining the streets for the always popular Mohawk Grande Prix Go-Kart race and Ranging Bike Races. With music by Jugglin Jason, the day also included kite flying and various other games and competitions. You can view all of our coverage of the annual... Read more of this article
BELCO: Fly Kite Safely, Away From Power Lines
BELCO has urged locals to fly their kites safely over the coming Good Friday holiday, and fly kites only in safe places, such as beaches, fields and playgrounds and away from overhead power lines, busy roads and the airport. The safety advisory from BELCO follows below: If you are going to fly kites on Good Friday and during the long weekend, BELCO... Read more of this article
Video: Salvation Army Kite Building Programme
Clients of the Salvation Army Harbour Light programme have been putting their hand to kite-building as they continue to work on self-improvement, with the results helping to raise funds as well as give the clients an opportunity to give back to the community. The programe’s kite building effort, which has been active since 2000, sees kites sell... Read more of this article
