Hashtag: #CandlelightVigils
Community Gather At Candlelight Vigil In Sandys
[Written by Patrick Bean] Against the backdrop of Legends Bar, the scene of last Thursday’s murderous rampage, hundreds of Bermudians — most residents of Sandys Parish — gathered in solidarity, demanding an end to the scourge of gun violence. Sorrowful hurt emanated from wounds yet fresh, with anger fueling a thirst for renewed peace and... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & 360: Candlelight Vigil Held
[Updated with photos, video and 360] Following the tragic murders of 32-year-old Jasmine Smith and 29-year-old Shaquan Williams, a candlelight vigil is being held this evening [May 8] in Sandys to honour victims and families affected by gun violence, and you can watch the live replay below. Related... Read more of this article
Community Candlelight Vigil Set For Tomorrow
Following the tragic murders of 32-year-old Jasmine Smith and 29-year-old Shaquan Williams, a candlelight vigil will be held in Sandys tomorrow evening [May 8] “honouring victims and families affected by gun violence.” The event poster says, “21 Simmons Place invites you to a community candlelight vigil honouring victims and families... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: ‘Gather For Gaza’ Event
[Updated] The ‘Gather for Gaza’ event is being held in Hamilton this afternoon [Nov 13] to “show support for the protection of innocent lives,” and you can tune in and watch live below. A spokesperson previously said, “A collective of concerned Bermudian residents from Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Atheist, Agnostic and other... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Safe Space Hold Candlelight Vigil
[Updated with photos + video] Safe Space Bermuda held a Candlelight Vigil this evening [Nov 17] at Victoria Park “honouring Morissa Moniz and standing in support with those impacted by domestic violence.” Update: A video is below Update: The live replay is below Update 8.03pm: Photos added below Related Stories Candlelight Vigil... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil To Be Held This Wednesday
Safe Space Bermuda will be holding a Candlelight Vigil “honouring Morissa Moniz and standing in support with those impacted by domestic violence” at 6.00pm this Wednesday [Nov 17] at Victoria Park. The police previously said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now reveal the identity of the 28-year-old woman whose lifeless body was found... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Virtual Candlelight Vigil’ For Bermuda
In an effort to support Mark Anderson’s call for an island wide vigil to show support for Bermuda during the Covid outbreak, Bernews will broadcast a virtual candlelight vigil at 8.00pm tonight [Oct 3] here on our website, as well as on Bernews Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts. Noting he wanted to do something to show support during the... Read more of this article
Call For At Home Candlelight Vigil On Sunday
Mark Anderson, the well known community activist and local entertainer, has asked the community to take part in an island wide candlelight vigil from 8pm – 9pm on Sunday [Oct 3], asking people to show support for the island during the Covid outbreak, by taking part from their own homes. Noting he wanted to do something to show support during... Read more of this article
Videos: Safe Space Bermuda Candlelight Vigil
Safe Space Bermuda held a candlelight vigil last night [June 3] at the T.N. Tatem school field, with the event aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence and to support the family and friends of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. Ms Dillon-Burgess went missing in April, and the police have said her disappearance is “being treated as a suspected... Read more of this article
Photos: Safe Space Bermuda Candlelight Vigil
[Updated with photos] Safe Space Bermuda will be holding a candlelight vigil this evening [June 3] at the T.N. Tatem school field, with the event aimed at bringing awareness to the issue of domestic violence as well as to support the family and friends of Chavelle Dillon-Burgess. Ms Dillon-Burgess went missing in April, and the police have said her... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil Inspires “Spark Of Forgiveness”
A New Year’s Eve ceremony in North Hamilton was heralded as a success by its participants and well wishers, the organisers said today. A spokesperson said, “An important New Year’s Eve ceremony at the crossroads of the City and North Hamilton – organized by Councilor RoseAnn Edwards of the Corporation of Hamilton and Emir Saleem... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: NZ Community Hold Vigil
[Updated with photos] A group of New Zealanders that live in Bermuda are holding a candlelight vigil this evening [March 21] in remembrance of those impacted by the tragic events in New Zealand. This follows the devastating terrorist attack in New Zealand in which at least 50 people were killed and 50 were wounded in a terror attack targeting two... Read more of this article
