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Anderson Walk Raises Funds For Russ Ford

Anderson Walk Raises Funds For Russ Ford

[Written by Stephen Wright] Community activist Mark Anderson said he was “overwhelmed” by the generosity of those who donated money during his charity trek from St George’s to Dockyard to help Russ Ford, a former nurse of the year who helped increase HIV/Aids awareness in Bermuda in the 1980s. Mr Anderson, who performs as Sybil Barrington, the... Read more of this article

Videos: Mark Anderson Greets Commuters

Videos: Mark Anderson Greets Commuters

[Updated] Morning commuters got some extra cheer this morning [Aug 26] as Mark “Queen of Bermuda” Anderson, who was dressed to impress in a pink outfit, was greeting motorists to wish them “Happy Pride.” Mr. Anderson – a long standing advocate for LBGTQI+ rights and a well known local entertainer – told Bernews, “This... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: LGBTQI Pride Event In Hamilton

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

Video: ‘Queen Of Bermuda’ Greets Motorists

Video: ‘Queen Of Bermuda’ Greets Motorists

Morning commuters got some extra cheer this morning [Aug 27] when heading into Hamilton as Mark “Queen of Bermuda” Anderson – who was dressed to impress in a black and white outfit and pink wig – was greeting motorists at the round-a-bout heading onto East Broadway. Mr Anderson — a long standing advocate for LBGTQI+... Read more of this article

Mark Anderson Featured In Pride Magazine

Mark Anderson Featured In Pride Magazine

Mark ‘Sybil Barrington‘ Anderson has been featured in the first issue of Forever With Pride magazine, which was released on June 1. In a three-page feature story, Mr. Anderson said, “I’ve always been, and always will be the Queen Of Bermuda, which only came to the forefront in May 2005. My crown represents the role of entertainment... Read more of this article

Videos: Pride Performance On Front Street

Videos: Pride Performance On Front Street

[Updated] Mark “Sybil” Anderson and friends held a lip syncing event on Saturday evening [Aug 8] at the Flag Pole on Front Street to both honour essential workers and celebrate LGBTQI Pride. Speaking in advance of event, Mr. Anderson said, “This weekend would have marked the second annual Bermuda Pride parade. This is a tremendous milestone for... Read more of this article

Sybil To Perform To Thank Workers, Show Pride

Sybil To Perform To Thank Workers, Show Pride

Mark “Queen of Bermuda” Anderson is planning to host a lip syncing event at 9pm on Saturday evening [Aug 8] to both honour essential workers and celebrate LGBTQI Pride. Mr. Anderson said, “This weekend would have marked the second annual Bermuda Pride parade. This is a tremendous milestone for Bermuda and just how far it has come on... Read more of this article

Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol On December 28th

Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol On December 28th

Mark — “Sybil Barrington” — Anderson will be hosting a lip sync competition titled “Bermuda’s Lip Sync Idol” on Saturday, December 28th at 8.00pm at City Hall, with a $1,000 cash prize up for grabs. The contestants are scheduled to include Clarence Simmons, Ingrid Welch, Reesie Shakir, Gina Love, Simone Boreland,... Read more of this article

Anderson: Why Single Out LGBTQ Community?

Anderson: Why Single Out LGBTQ Community?

[Updated] After Minister Caines challenged “churches, community clubs, fraternities, sororities, the LGBTQ community, and most importantly family,” to “step up and be part of the solution” to the island’s gang problem, Mark Anderson said he thought it was “very inappropriate” for Minister Caines to “single... Read more of this article

Anderson: ‘Ecstatic & Overwhelmed By Decision’

Anderson: ‘Ecstatic & Overwhelmed By Decision’

“When I first heard the news I was ecstatic and overwhelmed by this decision, and I hope that this is going to bring closure to what has been a very challenging situation,” Mark Anderson said. His comments follows after Bermuda’s Court of Appeal handed down their ruling on Friday, with the Court dismissing the Government’s appeal, marking... Read more of this article

Tonight: Vigil To Be Held For Orlando Victims

Tonight: Vigil To Be Held For Orlando Victims

[Updated] Mark Anderson — the well known local entertainer and LGBT advocate — is calling on the people of Bermuda to attend the Cenotaph in front of the Cabinet building at 6.30pm this evening [June 13] to pay respects and show our love following the tragic events which took place in Orlando, Florida. The mass shooting in Orlando early... Read more of this article

Podcast: Anderson On LGBTQ Issues & More

Podcast: Anderson On LGBTQ Issues & More

Mark Anderson always seem to have a smile on his face and a good word for everyone. He has won numerous awards recognising his ambassadorial role and has raised thousands of dollars for charity. Underneath that, though, there is a story of a man who was beaten at school for being a ‘sissy’, who was beaten by his step-father and whose grandfather... Read more of this article

“Sybil Barrington” Meets R&B Songstress Sybil

“Sybil Barrington” Meets R&B Songstress Sybil

Bermuda’s preeminent female impersonator, Mark “Sybil Barrington” Anderson, recently met with R&B singer Sybil, bringing together the two Sybils for a memorable evening. The meeting took place on Sunday, September 27 at 9.00pm at the Fairmont Southampton, after the wake for Mr. Anderson’s father, Neil Virgil. Following the... Read more of this article

Sybil Barrington Show To Raise Funds For CAA

Sybil Barrington Show To Raise Funds For CAA

Bermuda’s preeminent female impersonator, Mark “Sybil Barrington” Anderson, will be the feature entertainer at Sybil Returns, a show featuring “dynamic 2015 female impersonators” with a Mother’s Day theme, with proceeds to benefit the Centre Against Abuse [CAA]. The show will take place on Sunday, May 10 at City Hall;... Read more of this article

Mark Anderson’s Walk Raises More Than $3,300

Mark Anderson’s Walk Raises More Than $3,300

Mark Anderson’s recent cross-island walk to raise money for his goddaughter Kamala Smith, who suffers from a rare form of cancer, has raised more than $3,300 to assist in her expenses. The walk saw Mr. Anderson start from Dockyard, heading down Middle Road to the Paget stop lights, along South Shore Road, over Collectors Hill to Middle Road, down... Read more of this article

Video: Anderson Completes Walk Across Island

Video: Anderson Completes Walk Across Island

In a bid to raise money for his goddaughter Kamala Smith, who suffers from a rare form of cancer, Mark Anderson walked the length of the island today [Apr 8], setting off from Dockyard early this morning and being greeted by Mrs. Smith when he arrived in St. George’s this afternoon. Speaking before the walk, Mr. Anderson said, “It’s a very... Read more of this article