Hashtag: #OUTBermuda
Bermuda Pride Is Under New Management
Bermuda Pride is “transitioning to be a program under the supervision of OUTBermuda,” with the founders saying that “to ensure the long term success of Pride in Bermuda we feel that moving under the umbrella of OUTBermuda is an important next step.” A spokesperson said, “After three consecutive successful years of Bermuda Pride,... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: “Our Work Will Go On”
Following today’s ruling by the Privy Council, OUTBermuda said they will continue to “advocate for equality, justice and dignity for all LGBTQ+ Bermudians” adding that “this decision just highlights that OUTBermuda must continue our work.” A spokesperson said, “Today, Bermuda’s highest judicial body, the Privy Council’s... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: New Board & Seeks Director
OUTBermuda has appointed four new board members and now seeks its first Executive Director as part of the LGBTQ+ rights advocacy nonprofit’s ambitious growth plans for 2022. A spokesperson said, “”With its new members, OUTBermuda’s board has doubled in size, with four Bermudians joining to bolster the group’s existing leadership in their... Read more of this article
Still Awaiting Privy Council Decision On Marriage
The hearing about Bermuda’s marriage laws at the Privy Council in London was held over eight months ago — in February 2021 — and the island continues to await the Court’s decision. The Privy Council is the highest court of appeal for Bermuda and this appeal marks the final step in what has been a protracted legal matter, spanning... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Launches Stakeholder Survey
OUTBermuda is asking its stakeholders to “submit feedback on how the charity and its board are doing and what they can do better” via a survey. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is reflecting on another successful renewal of its Registered Charity status; the Registry General in Bermuda renewed the charity’s status through to 14... Read more of this article
Marriage Privy Council Hearings This Week In UK
The Privy Council hearing in London on Bermuda’s marriage equality decision will take place this week, on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4, with the court hearing to be live streamed online. An OUTBermuda spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda will enter the final appeal in London for Bermuda’s historic... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: 53% Favour Same-Sex Marriage
According to the latest public opinion poll by OUTBermuda, 53% of Bermudians now say they favour same-sex marriage. A spokesperson said, “This week, leaders and attorneys for OUTBermuda confirmed that the long-awaited, final stage of appeal for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality decision will take place in London on February 3 and 4, 2021... Read more of this article
CAA, OUTBermuda Work To Enhance Services
The Centre Against Abuse [CAA] and OUTBermuda are working together to enhance services in an effort to help all victims of sexual violence regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. A joint statement from the two organisations said, “This week, Centre Against Abuse [CAA] reconfirms its commitment to all victims of sexual violence and... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: Final Appeal Set For December
Attorneys and leaders for OUTBermuda confirmed that the “long-awaited, final stage of appeal for Bermuda’s historic marriage equality decision will take place in London on December 7 and 8, 2020.” “This final judicial appeal will be heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. When the UK Supreme Court sits as the final... Read more of this article
Clarien Bank Donates $10,000 To OutBermuda
Saying it is part of their “ongoing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion,” Clarien announced that it has donated $10,000 to OUTBermuda, a registered charity which supports the LGBTQ community in Bermuda. “Starting in October, the bank will introduce several new Diversity & Inclusion [D&I] initiatives internally to increase... Read more of this article
Double Meaning For ‘Proud To Be Bermudian’
[Written by Zakiya Johnson Lord] The hashtag #ProudtobeBermudian gets to take on a double meaning on August 31st. As Bermuda prepares to host its first Pride event, it feels significant to place it within the broader Bermudian context. For me, Pride feels like an extension of who Bermuda and her people have always been. We take pride in ourselves wherever... Read more of this article
BPS To Support Bermuda Gay Pride Parade
The police “confirmed they are in dialogue with OutBermuda to support Bermuda’s first parade to celebrate Gay Pride this summer,” and also said they are investigating “social media comments currently in circulation that threaten or suggest violence towards the LGBTQ community.” Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley said:... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Preparing For ‘Ultimate Phase’
OUTBermuda said they are “strengthening preparations for the ultimate phase in their campaign for full marriage equality for all Bermudians,” as the Privy Council has given consent to the Bermuda Government to “allow them to proceed to a hearing.” “Love ultimately must win,” declared OUTBermuda director Adrian Hartnett-Beasley,... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Another Appeal Not In Best Interests’
[Opinion column written by OUTBermuda Directors Chen Foley & Zakiya Johnson Lord] OUTBermuda has considered the judgment of the Court of Appeal relating to the right of gay and lesbian couples to marry. We believe the Court achieved the right outcome, and that its decision is legally sound. Furthermore, we do not believe an appeal to the Privy Council... Read more of this article
‘We Have One Aim, Equality Under The Law’
“We have one aim: equality under the law for all loving Bermuda couples and our families,” OUTBermuda said as the organisation prepares for the appeal in the same sex marriage case, which is set to get underway this Wednesday. “This week, Bermuda’s Court of Appeal has scheduled three days for oral arguments in the appeal of the nation’s... Read more of this article
Rugby Team To Wear Rainbow Shoelaces
The Irish Legends rugby team are set to wear rainbow shoelaces during the upcoming World Rugby Classic, with an aim to “send a message of equality, sportsmanship and inclusion especially meaningful to OUTBermuda and Bermuda’s LGBTQ families and citizens.” “By taking this action at one of Bermuda’s most popular sporting competition,... Read more of this article
