Hashtag: #OUTBermuda
“What We View As An Unfortunate Proposal”
Following the tabling of the Bermuda Immigration [No. 2] Act 2017 in the House of Assembly, OUTBermuda wrote to the Minister saying they “would like to register our objection to what we view as an unfortunate proposal that will erode human rights protections to the detriment of everyone in Bermuda.” Bill Tabled In House In the House on Friday,... Read more of this article
Photos: OUTBermuda Fun Day At Tobacco Bay
OUTBermuda hosted a family fun day on Saturday [Aug 26] at Tobacco Bay with a host of beach equipment for attendees to enjoy including water volleyball, a pool table and non-motorized water-sports. A spokesperson previously said, “OUTBermuda is an organization that was created to provide support for relationships and family. Families come in all... Read more of this article
Support Groups For LGBTQ People & Families
OUTBermuda shared details of support groups available for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer people and their families, with the next meeting set to take place this coming Thursday [Aug 17] from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is excited to share details of family support groups that are available for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Family Fun Day On August 26
OUTBermuda is getting set to host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 26 from 11.00am to 7.00pm at Tobacco Bay Beach. A spokesperson said, “There is an African proverb that says, ‘A family tie is like a tree, it can bend but it cannot break.’ “OUTBermuda is an organization that was created to provide support for relationships and... Read more of this article
Reading & Discussion With Nicole Dennis-Benn
OUTBermuda is co-hosting a book reading and discussion with the Bermuda National Library and the Friends of the Bermuda Library on Wednesday, April 12th, with the event to feature Nicole Dennis- Benn. A spokesperson said, “OUTBermuda is proud to partner with the Bermuda National Library and Friends of the Bermuda Library, to welcome author and lecturer,... Read more of this article
Conversation About LGBTQ Issues In Bermuda
OUTBermuda has shared the results of their efforts to engage the community at large in a conversation around LGBTQ issues in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As a new charity, the goal of embarking on a community engagement initiative was to give stakeholders the ability to influence our organization’s future. “A platform was offered for individuals... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Thankful For ‘Diverse Support’
OUTBermuda hosted its first ever ‘In Good Company’ community outreach event, a forum designed to bring together the LGBTQ community, their allies and loved ones for a day of community building, dialogue and planning. The organisation said, “As a new charity, OUTBermuda’s goal was to give stakeholders the ability to influence the organization’s... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda Statement On Referendum
Following yesterday’s referendum, OUTBermuda released a statement saying they “do not view yesterday’s outcome as a defeat, and are resolute in our commitment to raising awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ people.” OUTBermuda said, “The number and diversity of people adding their voice in support for LGBTQ people in past weeks... Read more of this article
OUTBermuda: Answers To Common Questions
Saying that they support voting ‘Yes/Yes’ in the upcoming referendum, OUTBermuda — a charity devoted to raising awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ people in Bermuda — has provided answers to commonly asked questions. The statement said, “OUTBermuda [Registration No. 973] is Bermuda’s only charity devoted to raising awareness... Read more of this article
Decision To Hold Referendum Is ‘Disappointing’
[Updated] “The Government’s decision to hold a referendum on an issue which affects the rights of a minority is, to put it politely, disappointing,” said the Bermuda Bred Company and OUTBermuda. This follows after the announcement earlier today by Premier Michael Dunkley that the Government will table a Referendum Bill so “that the... Read more of this article
