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Christopher To Take Part In COC Gender & Opera
Bermudian Jonathan Christopher will be one of the special guests for a virtual event entitled “COC In Conversation: Gender & Opera” which will be hosted by the Canadian Opera Company on Friday [March 5]. The Canadian Opera Company website said, “Expanding on the COC’s popular Women in Opera event, artists and thinkers from within... Read more of this article
Under 40s In Philanthropy & KBB Clean Up Event
The Under 40s in Philanthropy Group has partnered with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] to host a community clean up on Turtle Bay Beach, Cooper’s Island on Saturday, March 27 from 10am – 12pm. A spokesperson said, “The purpose of the community cleanup in the middle of a pandemic is to remind our community it has a duty to keep Bermuda beautiful... Read more of this article
Photos: Superyacht Amaryllis Visit St. Georges
The superyacht Amaryllis is visiting the Island, with the 257-foot long luxury vessel seen in St George’s. The Yacht Charter Fleet website said, “The 257.32ft/78.43m Custom motor yacht Amaryllis was built in 2011 by the acclaimed German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. A highly luxurious superyacht, both her interior and exterior spaces have... Read more of this article
Video: Music Showing Scenic Views Of Bermuda
Piano Relaxing, a YouTube channel known for producing relaxing musical pieces set to photos and video footage of nature, recently live streamed a video featuring scenes from around Bermuda. Entitled ‘Flying Over Bermuda,’ the 12-hour video has already garnered more than 105,000 views since being live streamed on February 18. The video... Read more of this article
Audio: Collie Buddz “Close To You” Remix
Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a remix version of his new single entitled “Close To You”. The new track is available on various digital outlets, which you can access here. The video’s description says, “Written by Collie Buddz, produced by J-Vibe and Collie Buddz, and remixed by RtwoG2.” Related Stories Collie Buddz... Read more of this article
Moore Wins Gold In Invitational Last Chance
Madelyn Moore was back in the pool competing in the University of Georgia annual Bulldog Invitational Last Chance Meet. Taking part in the Women’s 100 Yard Freestyle A Final, the Bermudian swimmers, who was representing Northern Colorado, won the gold medal touching the wall in a time of 49.72. Related Stories Elijah Daley Earns Male Swimmer Of... Read more of this article
SailGP Inspire To Partner With Endeavour Sailing
For the SailGP Season 2 opener in Bermuda, SailGP Inspire will be partnering with Endeavour Community Sailing Programme, which will “help to continue to build on Endeavour’s efforts to engage a diverse range of Bermuda’s youth in sailing through education programmes and maritime careers.” A spokesperson said, “SailGP Inspire... Read more of this article
Photos: Fat Tire Massive Race At Hog Bay Park
[Updated with photos] The Bermuda Fat Tire Massive 2020/2021 Mountain Bike Race Series season continued at Hog Bay Park. Robin Horsfield once again proved too strong for the Male Open 60 Minute field when he clocked a 9 lap winning time of 48:35.9, Alexander Miller was second after completing 8 laps clocking 45:11.1, and Liam Flannery also completed... Read more of this article
Audio: LeVar Burton Reads Damion Wilson Story
American Actor Levar Burton — best known for his roles in Star Trek and Roots — featured the short story “Daddy” written by Damion Wilson on an episode of his podcast, with Mr Burton calling Mr Wilson a “very accomplished writer.” The podcast features short fiction handpicked by Mr Burton himself, who selected the story... Read more of this article
Moore Wins Bronze In Invitational Last Chance
Madelyn Moore took to the pool to compete in the University of Georgia’s Bulldog Invitational Last Chance Meet. The Bermudian swimmer finished 3rd in the women’s 50 yard freestyle final in a time of 22.79, after having advanced to the final after clocking a preliminary time of 22.81. Related Stories Elijah Daley Earns Male Swimmer Of The... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘Pelican Of London’ Ship Visits Bermuda
The Pelican of London tall ship is visiting the island, with the sail training trip having an aim to provide young people with “vital skills such as communication, team work, lateral thinking and building self-confidence.” According to their website, “Originally named ‘le Pelican’ the ship was built in France in 1948 to work as a fishing trawler... Read more of this article
ABIR Donates Over 100 Books To Local Schools
ABIR has donated more than 100 copies of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s book ‘How to be an Antiracist’ to 14 local public and private, middle and high schools, the Bermuda College and Bermuda public libraries. “The donation follows the ABIR-sponsored 2020 Dive-In Bermuda: How To Be An Anti-Racist: A Fireside Chat with AIG Bermuda’s Country... Read more of this article
