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Short, Distanced Performances On New Year
Bermuda’s Gombey troupes have “worked with Government to agree on a plan to provide their traditional performances in a non-traditional way on New Year’s Day,” and will “offer short, physically-distanced pop-up performances in various small neighbourhoods.” A Government spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s Gombey troupes... Read more of this article
St. George’s Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve
The Corporation of St. George in conjunction with Nadanja & Jah [Two Fools] will be presenting a ‘Virtual 2020 New Year’s Eve‘. According to the event poster it will include an ‘onion drop, comedy show and more,’ with the live stream set to start at 10.30pm on December 31st, 2020. For more information, please see the... Read more of this article
MarketPlace Releases Holiday Season Hours
The MarketPlace has provided information about shopping hours for its various locations during the holiday season, including closures on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. The updated holiday hours will see The MarketPlace locations open during regular hours from December 14 to December 19, from 9.00am to 7.00pm on Sunday, December... Read more of this article
City Extends Thanks After New Year’s Eve Event
It was a “very special night” at City Hall on New Year’s Eve as the “island was mesmerized with a visual experience,” and we are “acutely aware of all of the hard work that goes into such an event and are thankful to everyone who played a role in the night’s success.” This was from the CoH Chief Operating... Read more of this article
Video: Highlights Of City’s New Year Celebration
Serving to celebrate the arrival of a new decade, the City of Hamilton hosted a New Year’s Eve celebration on the front lawn of City Hall to welcome in 2020. The event featured a Bermuda inspired 3D projection digital show, dance troupes, fire performance, stilt walkers, as well as refreshment options including glow in the dark cotton candy, fish... Read more of this article
Video: Gombeys Help Celebrate The New Year
As the island celebrates the start of a new decade, a centuries old tradition endures, with the Gombeys out today [Jan 1] to help the island to celebrate the New Year. Multiple troupes started out earlier today, and they are spanning the island from east to west, and we caught up with them briefly in the Devonshire area this evening. Related Stories Videos:... Read more of this article
Candlelight Vigil Inspires “Spark Of Forgiveness”
A New Year’s Eve ceremony in North Hamilton was heralded as a success by its participants and well wishers, the organisers said today. A spokesperson said, “An important New Year’s Eve ceremony at the crossroads of the City and North Hamilton – organized by Councilor RoseAnn Edwards of the Corporation of Hamilton and Emir Saleem... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Babies Of 2020
The island has welcomed two New Year babies already, with the first baby of the new decade born at 7:58am, with the second baby following a few hours behind at just past noon. A BHB spokesperson said, “Staff of the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital Maternity Unit have been busy on the first day of 2020, welcoming two New Year’s babies with a possible... Read more of this article
Video: 3D Projection Show At City Hall For NYE
The Gombeys, Sir George Somers, a fire, the Birdcage, the Town Crier and more were among the Bermuda themes showcased during the City of Hamilton New Year’s Eve celebration on the front lawn of City Hall, with the unique 3D projection show celebrating the history and culture of Bermuda. The show — which was very well received — was produced... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 2020 New Year’s In St. George’s
The Corporation of St. George hosted their New Year’s Eve celebration last night [Dec 31] on King’s Square, ringing in 2020 with music, local entertainment and the traditional dropping of the Bermuda Onion at midnight. You can view photos from the east end event below, and all our coverage of New Year’s Eve here. Related... Read more of this article
Video: Onion Drops In St George’s For 2020
The Corporation of St. George hosted their New Year’s Eve celebration at King’s Square in St. George’s tonight, with the event featured local entertainment and the dropping of the traditional Bermuda Onion to welcome in the New Year. Related Stories Videos: People Gathering For NYE Celebrations 3 Hour Video: New Year’s Eve In St. George’s Video:... Read more of this article
Videos: City Of Hamilton 2020 NYE Celebration
The City of Hamilton is holding a New Year’s Eve celebration on the front lawn of City Hall, with the event set to include a 3D digital show, dance troupes, fire performance, stilt walkers, and bubble performers, as well as refreshment options including glow in the dark cotton candy, fish chowder, free hot chocolate, free s’mores station and more.... Read more of this article
