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Photos & Video: Sunset Vigil For Daemon Bell
A Sunset Vigil was held last night in Shelly Bay to pay tribute to the late Daemon Bell and show love and support for his family and friends. People gathered and listened to musical tributes and remarks, with many lighting candles, shining their phone lights or shining their car lights during the vigil. The invitation to the sunset vigil said, “As... Read more of this article
Condolences On Death Of Sgt Stange-Simmons
Governor George Fergusson, Premier Michael Dunkley, Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban and Regiment Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Michael Foster-Brown expressed their shock and sadness at the untimely passing of Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found inside a Southampton residence last night. The police... Read more of this article
30 Min. Video: 30 Lives/30 Minutes Of Solidarity
“30/30 Thursday: 30 Lives/30 Minutes of Solidarity: Die-In Event” was held on Thursday [Dec 18], bringing the community together in order to make a show of solidarity against gun violence in Bermuda. “Since 2003, Bermuda has lost 30 of our sons to gun violence. 87% of those senseless deaths have taken place since 2009, that’s in the... Read more of this article
Photos: “30 Lives/30 Minutes Of Solidarity”
Members of the Mt. Zion AME Church, along with others, staged “30/30 Thursday: 30 Lives/30 Minutes of Solidarity: Die-In Event” at 12.00pm today [Dec 18], bringing the community together in order to protest against gun violence in Bermuda. Saying that since 2003 Bermuda has lost 30 young men to gun violence, the Church said they will stage the “Community... Read more of this article
30 Minutes Of Solidarity: “Our Sons Matter”
At 12 noon this coming Thursday [Dec 18], members of the Mt. Zion AME Church, along with others, will be staging “30/30 Thursday: 30 Lives/30 Minutes of Solidarity: Die-In Event.” Saying that since 2003 Bermuda has lost 30 young men to gun violence, the Church said they will stage a “Community Die-in” as a “show of community solidarity... Read more of this article
Audio: Shijuan’s Friends Release Tribute Song
Friends of the late Shijuan Mungal have produced a song in his memory, with Dj Fury, Storma and Cire releasing a tribute track “Shi World” in memory of the 16-year-old. Set to the same beat as Juelz Santana’s “I Can Feel It In The Air,” the song’s lyrics start out saying, “There comes a time when everyone leaves... Read more of this article
Berkeley Institute Students Raise Over $1,700
Today [Sept 19] the Berkeley Institute Student Council sponsored a “Peace and Unity Grub Day” in memory of the late Shijuan Mungal, raising over $1,700, with all proceeds to be donated to Shijuan’s family. In addition, he was honoured with a moment of silence during the school’s lunch hour, and students donned black and white to commemorate... Read more of this article
Tribute Mural Dedicated To Malcolm Outerbridge
A mural paying tribute to Malcolm Outerbridge now graces the walls of Paget Primary, serving to help remember the young man whose life was cut short at only 18 years old On October 27, 2011, the Raleigh Bermuda participants who had returned from expeditions in India and Malaysia six weeks earlier, discussed plans for a local community volunteering project. One... Read more of this article
Videos/Photos: Vigil Held For Rudy Smith
[Updated with videos] Over 100 people have turned out for the vigil for Rudy Smith, which is just getting underway this evening [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road. People are continuing to arrive and both political parties are represented, with PLP MP Michael Weeks and OBA MP Glen Smith in attendance. The two MPs are... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil To Mark Rudy Smith’s Birthday
Colford’s Family Against Violence and the family of Rudy Smith will be holding a candle light vigil in honour of Rudy Smith this coming Wednesday [July 24] at the Evening Light Church Parking Lot on Parsons Road from 8:30pm. The date was chosen as it marks Mr Smith’s birthday. Music will be provided by Star Lyfe — a sound sound founded... Read more of this article
Scholarship To Launch In Memory Of Ida James
The Bermuda National Association of Social Workers [BNASW] will launch a scholarship fund in memory of the late Ida Miranda James [pictured] on Friday, March 1, 2013. Ms. James was murdered in her home on 2nd September 2011. Norris Simpson was convicted of killing Ms James, and is awaiting sentencing. Ms. James was the first qualified Bermudian graduate... Read more of this article
Star Child’s Song In Memory Of Murder Victims
Murder victim Haile Outerbridge leaves behind a legacy of music, including one song he recorded in memory of past murder victims. In a ‘dub’ for OGS Genesis, he paid tribute to the island’s murder victims and called for Bermuda to be a better place. The 34-year-old — who was killed last month — was a regular fixture on... Read more of this article
