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Training Offered To Help Support LGBTQ Clients
The Inter Agency Committee for Children, Families, and the Community [IAC] has opened registration for a full day in-person training they said is “geared towards social sector service providers and how they can better support their LGBTQ+ clients.” A spokesperson said, “The training, a collaborative effort between IAC and OUTBermuda... Read more of this article
IBAHRI Shares “Disappointment” At Decision
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute [IBAHRI] has expressed its “surprise and disappointment” at the decision on marriage equality in Bermuda made by the UK’s Privy Council. A spokesperson said, “On 14 March 2022, the United Kingdom’s Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, after reserving its decision... Read more of this article
Social Justice Group Supports Marriage Equality
“Social Justice Bermuda looks forward to the day that all LGBTQIA+ people of Bermuda can legally celebrate and protect their unions in marriage; equally to any other citizen,” Social Justice Bermuda said. This comment follows after the UK Privy Council — the island’s highest court of appeal — ruled in favour of the Government... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: ‘Flying With Pride’
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features the iconic Bermuda longtail with a ‘flying with pride’ rainbow theme, with the concept a nod to the statement made by OUTBermuda following the Privy Council’s ruling on marriage. Speaking after the ruling, OUTBermuda Deputy Chair Zakiya Johnson Lord said,... Read more of this article
Preserve Marriage On Privy Council Ruling
“We congratulate the Bermuda Government on its successful Privy Council Appeal,” Preserve Marriage Bermuda Chairman Dr. Melvyn Bassett said. Dr. Bassett, who is Chairman of the group who has long campaigned against same sex marriage, said, “Dear Preserve Marriage Board Members/ Pastors and Supporters, We wish to advise you that the Privy... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On Privy Council Ruling
Opposition Leader Cole Simons has responded to today’s [March 14] Privy Council ruling on same sex marriage, deciding in favour of the Government. Mr Simons said, “The One Bermuda Alliance was surprised by today’s decision by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. Here we are in 2022 and we are still lagging when it comes... Read more of this article
Wesley Methodist: ‘God Created Us All Equally’
“Just as we supported OUTBermuda with this legal case, we will continue to find ways to create equity for those in the LGBTQ+ community who need it most,” Wesley Methodist Church said following today’s ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. A spokesperson said, “Wesley Methodist Church is committed to supporting equal rights and justice... Read more of this article
“Govt Pleased With The Outcome Of Appeal”
“The Government is pleased with the outcome of the appeal,” Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said today following the ruling by the Privy Council in the UK. Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform Kathy Lynn Simmons Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons said, “The... Read more of this article
Privy Council Rules In Favour of Government
[Updating] The Privy Council ruling in the UK regarding Bermuda’s marriage laws is scheduled to be delivered this morning [March 14] which will mark the conclusion of what has been a five year legal matter. The official website states the “Issue” is “Whether Bermudian legislation providing that only marriages between a man and... Read more of this article
‘Thanks To All Who Played A Part In Journey’
Speaking in advance of Monday’s Privy Council ruling, Winston Godwin-DeRoche thanked everyone who “played a part in this journey,” saying “if you were vocal, if you protested, if you marched, if you cheered out loud or cheered on the inside, if you supported in any way shape or form, I thank you, and Bermuda’s LGBTQ+ community,... Read more of this article
Marriage Ruling To Be Delivered On Monday
The Privy Council ruling in the UK regarding Bermuda’s marriage laws is scheduled to be delivered this Monday, March 14. This is according to the official website which lists the “Judgment date” as 14 March 2022, and states the “Issue” is “Whether Bermudian legislation providing that only marriages between a man and... Read more of this article
UK Minister Questioned On LGBTQ Rights In OTs
“Nine of the Overseas Territories have legal recognition and protection for LGBT+ people, six have also introduced legislation to introduce civil partnerships or legalise same-sex marriage,” Minister of State Amanda Milling said. During the British Parliament’s session on January 14th, Shadow Minister of Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: New Board & Seeks Director
OUTBermuda has appointed four new board members and now seeks its first Executive Director as part of the LGBTQ+ rights advocacy nonprofit’s ambitious growth plans for 2022. A spokesperson said, “”With its new members, OUTBermuda’s board has doubled in size, with four Bermudians joining to bolster the group’s existing leadership in their... Read more of this article
Roderick Ferguson’s ‘Man Overboard’ Show
Bermudian Roderick Ferguson — who was involved in the court challenge about same sex marriage – is getting set to present a show in New York City titled Man Overboard, offering a story of a “gay kid from Bermuda coming out in dramatic fashion, defining his own gay lifestyle, and eventually fighting a government in an LGBTQ rights... Read more of this article
Still Awaiting Privy Council Decision On Marriage
The hearing about Bermuda’s marriage laws at the Privy Council in London was held over eight months ago — in February 2021 — and the island continues to await the Court’s decision. The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for Bermuda and this appeal marks the final step in what has been a protracted legal matter, spanning... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: LGBTQI Pride Event In Hamilton
An event to celebrate LGBTQI+ pride was held last night [Aug 28] on Front Street in Hamilton featuring a number of local entertainers and advocates including Mark ‘Queen of Bermuda’ Anderson, Da’Khari Love, Chrissy Dior, Linda Bogle Mienzer, Tyler-Ray Wilson and more. Related Stories Videos: Mark Anderson Greets Commuters Video:... Read more of this article
