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MPs Urge Unified Stand Against Gun Violence
[Written by Patrick Bean] “We become responsible for the actions of others the instant we become conscious of what they are doing wrong and fail to remind them of what is right.” – Suzy Kassem. Gun violence, among the more deadly aspects of antisocial behaviour, is the responsibility of all Bermudians, one which only a courageous, unflinching,... Read more of this article
Community Gather At Candlelight Vigil In Sandys
[Written by Patrick Bean] Against the backdrop of Legends Bar, the scene of last Thursday’s murderous rampage, hundreds of Bermudians — most residents of Sandys Parish — gathered in solidarity, demanding an end to the scourge of gun violence. Sorrowful hurt emanated from wounds yet fresh, with anger fueling a thirst for renewed peace and... Read more of this article
Photos, Videos & 360: Candlelight Vigil Held
[Updated with photos, video and 360] Following the tragic murders of 32-year-old Jasmine Smith and 29-year-old Shaquan Williams, a candlelight vigil is being held this evening [May 8] in Sandys to honour victims and families affected by gun violence, and you can watch the live replay below. Related... Read more of this article
Community Candlelight Vigil Set For Tomorrow
Following the tragic murders of 32-year-old Jasmine Smith and 29-year-old Shaquan Williams, a candlelight vigil will be held in Sandys tomorrow evening [May 8] “honouring victims and families affected by gun violence.” The event poster says, “21 Simmons Place invites you to a community candlelight vigil honouring victims and families... Read more of this article
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
