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Photos: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition

Photos: Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition took place today [Sept 1] at Horseshoe Bay Beach. “The Sand Sculpture competition was started 17 years ago by the Institute of Bermuda Architects and spear headed by Mrs. Nicky Gurret. “This event has grown in participation and popularity and has proven to be a highly anticipated... Read more of this article

Upcoming: BDOT Sand Sculpting Competition

Upcoming: BDOT Sand Sculpting Competition

The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s Bermuda Sand Sculpture Competition will take place on September 1st, 2012 at Horseshoe Beach. On August 30 and 31st there will be clinics at Horseshoe Beach each evening from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. where residents and visitors can learn about the tips, tricks, tools and techniques of sand sculpting. Director... Read more of this article

Swimmer Rescued At Horseshoe Bay, In ICU

Swimmer Rescued At Horseshoe Bay, In ICU

A male swimmer received CPR and was taken to hospital last night [Aug 27] after running into difficulties while swimming at Horseshoe Bay. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:45pm on Monday, August 27th police and first responders attended a report of a swimmer in distress at Horseshoe Bay beach in Southampton. “It appears that prior... Read more of this article

Videos: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Videos: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Thousands of people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach Thursday [Aug 2] to attend Chewstick’s BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event, which kicked off at 11am with a full slate of entertainment taking place throughout the day. The beach area saw events taking place throughout the day while crowds were kept entertained as local artists and DJs... Read more of this article

Photo Set #2: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Photo Set #2: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Yesterday [Aug 2] Chewstick hosted the BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with thousands of people joining in the day’s fun. For our first BeachFest gallery click here, for all our Cup Match coverage click here and for all our Cup Match photo galleries click here. Click to enlarge photo: #gallery-2 { margin:... Read more of this article

Photo Set #1: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Photo Set #1: BeachFest At Horseshoe Bay

Thousands of people made their way to Horseshoe Bay Beach today [Aug 2] to attend Chewstick’s BeachFest Emancipation Celebration event, which kicked off at 11am with a full slate of entertainment taking place throughout the day. Crowds were kept entertained as local artists took the stage, the beach area saw events including tug-o-war, netball,... Read more of this article

Barrington Levy Replaced By Wayne Wonder

Barrington Levy Replaced By Wayne Wonder

[Update: Barrington Levy will not perform, and Wayne Wonder will perform instead] Chewstick is at it again, producing the 7th Annual BeachFest Emancipation Celebration at Horseshoe Bay Beach. This year’s event kicks off on Wednesday night with a concert featuring Barrington Levy and The Detour Band, Trevor Hall and Dead Prez. Included in the entertainment... Read more of this article

Horseshoe Facilities: Multimillion Dollar Upgrade

Horseshoe Facilities: Multimillion Dollar Upgrade

[Updated] A public private partnership will be formed to effect a “major multimillion dollar infrastructure upgrade” to the toilets, shower facilities and concession shop at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott said on Friday [July 27]. Minister Scott said the upgrades will include... Read more of this article

Digicel/Transact Launch Wi-fi At Horseshoe

Digicel/Transact Launch Wi-fi At Horseshoe

Beach goers can now access the internet from their tablets, cellular phones or other PDA’s at Horseshoe Bay Beach thanks to a new Wi-Fi hotspot launched by Transact and Digicel. The Horseshoe Bay Beach Wi-Fi hotspot, the first area from which customers can use this service, is expected to be popular with visitors and Bermuda residents alike. Wayne... Read more of this article

Photos: Good Friday KiteFest At Horseshoe Bay

Photos: Good Friday KiteFest At Horseshoe Bay

Kites, local entertainers, Gombeys and the Easter Bunny himself were all visible at Horseshoe Bay yesterday [Apr.6], as Chewstick hosted the Good Friday KiteFest event. The event was hosted by the United Bermuda Party for many years, with this year the first that Chewstick has arranged the event, with sponsorship provided by the Bermuda Department of... Read more of this article

Good Friday: Crowds Pack Horseshoe Bay

Good Friday: Crowds Pack Horseshoe Bay

Scores of people have made their way to Horseshoe Bay today [Apr.6], as Chewstick hosts the Good Friday KiteFest, with the event featuring music, live performances, kite contests and more. Performers scheduled to appear include Big Snipes, Missian, Amora Rose, Rivah, Joy T. Barnum Gavin Djata Smith and more. The event is also scheduled to have a Kite... Read more of this article

Inaugural Bermuda Beach Art Festival

Inaugural Bermuda Beach Art Festival

Bermudians are being encouraged to use the island’s pink sand as their canvasses at the annual Beach Art Festival on Saturday [Mar. 24]. Artists of all skill levels are invited to participate in adorning as many of Bermuda’s beautiful beaches as possible with beach art, creations that only last until the next high tide washes them away. World... Read more of this article