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Winners Of Airport Art Contest Announced

Bermuda Skyport and Aecon Airport Constructors have chosen the artists to display works in the new passenger terminal building when it opens next year. The winners are: Christina Hutchings, Daniel DeSilva, Edwin Smith, Jahday Ford, Jonathan Northcott, JP Rouja, Michele Smith, Milton Hill, Otto Trott, Vaughan & Amy Evans, William Gringley and Zoe Dyson Hedstrom. “The […]

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Students Benefit From Expressive Art Session

The Ministry of National Security’s Gang Violence Reduction Team and Living Legends Targeted Primary Prevention Program recently held an expressive art session with students at Victor Scott Primary School. The young men named themselves the ‘Hype Kings,’ with the session focused on positive affirmations through expressive art. Local artist Carlos Santana Dill led the class. […]

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Masterworks To Host 441 Featuring Four Artists

Masterworks will be hosting an art event dubbed ’441′ beginning today [Jan 9], with the opening reception to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the exhibit running until Monday, February 10. The event will feature four artists, including Je-Shae Pace, De’Javon Paynter, Jahbarri Wilson, and Toni Tonae. Related Stories Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby […]

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Submit Your Art For The Anti-Violence Exhibition

The Ministry of National Security is reminding interested individuals that the deadline for submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition is January 31 – February 10, 2020. Late last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art to host the anti-violence awareness initiative. The […]

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Art Exhibition Celebrates City’s 225th Anniversary

The City of Hamilton invites the public to an ‘All things Hamilton’ art exhibition opening at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall at 5:00pm on Friday, January 17th; which is another public celebration to recognize the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. A call for artwork was launched in November and more […]

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City Seeking Submissions For Public Art Intiative

The City of Hamilton is seeking submissions for VIVID 2020: The City of Hamilton’s public art initiative. A spokesperson said, “Over the past five years, the City has reaffirmed its commitment to the arts and our local artists and installed twenty pieces of public art around the City including murals, mosaics and the Chancery Lane […]

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New Dates/Deadline: Anti-Violence Art Exhibition

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will now be held from February 26 to March 4, and the deadline for submissions has been extended until February 21st, with some $9,000 in cash prizes to be awarded. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security is advising that it has amended the dates for the […]

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P.A.L.S. To Benefit From IWC Charity Art Exhibit

The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 6th, at The Gallery in the Chubb Building. A spokesperson said, “The annual Charity Art Exhibition sponsored by The International Women Club of Bermuda is scheduled to take place at The Gallery in the […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Photos: City Art Show Winners & Presentation

The winners of the “A City Celebrates” art exhibition, recently held at the Bermuda Society of Arts, were awarded their prizes along with certificates of recognition this morning in the Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall. As part of its ongoing celebrations to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton and its democratic electoral […]

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Bermuda Arts Centre To Hold 6×6 Show

The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard [BACD] is getting set to hold its annual 6×6 show on Friday, February 28 at Gallery One Seventeen from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Arts Centre is holding their annual 6×6 show. Once again the show will be held in Hamilton at Gallery One Seventeen for […]

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Anti-Violence Art Exhibition To Open On Wed

The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition will be held at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art from February 26 – March 4, 2020. A government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of National Security takes this opportunity to thank those who have provided submissions for the Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition, which will be held […]

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Photos: Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibit

[Updated with video] The Live. Love. Life. Anti-Violence Art Exhibition opened this evening [Feb 26] at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, with the Exhibition set to run until March 4th. Last year, the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines announced a partnership with Masterworks to host an exhibition in an effort to raise awareness […]

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Minister: ‘This Is An Art Show Not To Be Missed’

The Primary School art show at the Bermuda Society of Arts Gallery is “not to be missed,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that “the artwork on display is inspirational and reflective of the talent we have within our public and private primary schools.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28], the […]

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TABS Partners With Alshante Foggo For Mural

TABS has collaborated with local artist Alshanté Foggo to create an island-inspired mural at their flagship store on Reid Street. The mural doubles as a “selfie wall” where customers can take a memento photo of themselves against the brightly coloured backdrop. Rebecca Singleton, the owner and designer of TABS says: “We want to give our […]

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BNG Postpones ARTReach For Education Gala

The Bermuda National Gallery has postponed the ARTReach for Education Gala, which was scheduled for March 21. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery’s ARTReach for Education Gala, sponsored by Randall & Quilter, which was scheduled for March 21, has been postponed in line with government recommendations amid growing concerns surrounding the spread of novel […]

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‘Art Of You’ Women’s Event Postponed

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the organisers of The Art of You Women’s Transformation Series are postponing the three-day event, which was scheduled to take place from March 20 to March 22 at the Elbow Beach Resort & Hotel. A spokesperson said, “Organisers of The Art of You Women’s Transformation Series have announced that, […]

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Virtual Opening Of ‘Coast Lines’ On April 6

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Arts Centre’s ‘Coast Lines’ exhibit will have a virtual opening on Monday, April 6 at 5.00pm. A spokesperson said, “With everything thrown at us, as with the rest of the island, the going has been tough. But either you lay down and call it quits or you […]

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Black Pony Gallery Highlights Artist From Azores

Black Pony Gallery is getting set to open an online exhibition tomorrow [April 10] showcasing works by artist Leonor Almeida Pereira, a mixed media artist currently living in São Miguel Island, the Azores. Curator Lisa Howie said, “Black Pony Gallery aims to represent talented contemporary artists from the Atlantic World, starting with Bermuda and extending […]

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Minister: Transport Control Department Update

“As of April 01, 2020, legislation will reflect that the only legal licence plates for motor cars will be a white background with black characters,” Minister of Tourism & Transport Zane Desilva said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 28] the Minister said, “I rise today to make a short statement to clear […]

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Govt: Department Of Energy’s Budget Brief

Earlier this week the Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban delivered the Department of Energy’s Budget Brief. A Government spokesperson said, “Some highlights include: “This past year, the Department has continued with the Solar Rebate programme, striving to benefit those in smaller residences and encouraging ordinary homeowners to adopt solar photovoltaic panels to take some […]

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Cannonier: ‘Everyone Must Play Their Part’

“With so many people adversely affected by this crisis, everyone must step in to play their part,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr. Cannonier said, “I want to thank the Governor for his help in arranging a special flight from the UK to bring Bermudians home – it will mean a great deal to those […]

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Cannonier Supports #ChooseBDA Campaign

“It is important to support, as much as we can, our local businesses,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said, adding that “I am happy to give my backing to the new #ChooseBDA campaign.” Mr. Cannonier said, “While the health of Bermudians is paramount, it is obvious to everyone by now that this is going to be […]

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Support Your Cup Match Team On Facebook

With Cup Match mere weeks away, people across the island are getting set to side with Somerset or St. George’s and show off their colours during the event. No matter which team you claim as your own, BermudaCovers.com has the graphics you need to turn your Facebook profile into a bastion of red or blue […]

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Portuguese Holiday Phone & Social Graphics

With the island set to have an official holiday to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a new set of social media and phone graphics are available, highlighting designs showcasing Portuguese Bermudian pride. Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com offers an array of island-themed phone wallpapers and Facebook […]

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BZS Holding Online Celebration Of Earth Day

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is holding an online celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day today [April 22] with a full day of virtual activities. The event poster says, “Together with like-minded organisations from our community, the BZS will host an interactive day on the BAMZ Facebook page, including edutainment opportunities, craft ideas, […]

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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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USA Defeat Bermuda In Doubles Quarter-Finals

Bermuda squash duo Micah Franklin and Noah Browne took on the United States in the Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals at the Pan Am Games in Peru. The pair found themselves down 6-2 in the first game, they were able to stage a comeback to make it 8-6, but the American pair closed out the first […]

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Browne Falls in Wakefield Open Quarter-Finals

Noah Browne recently continued competing in the $6,000 Men’s Wakefield Open 2019 in Virginia. Browne, ranked fifth, took on Mohamed Nabil from Egypt in the quarter-finals. Browne fell in a five game battle; Browne won the first match 11-7, but Nabil leveled the match at 1-1 when he won game two 11-9. Browne went back […]

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Photos/Video: Canadian Songsters Mini-Concert

[Updated with photos] The Salvation Army is holding it’s annual Congress this weekend and provided Bermuda with the opportunity to hear the visiting musical group, the Canadian Staff Songsters at a mini-concert this afternoon [Sept 27] on the steps of City Hall. The 66-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Salvation Army Band To […]

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Win Free Tickets To ‘The Three Rs’ Concert

In commemoration of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants in Bermuda, a concert event dubbed ‘The Three Rs’ will be held on Sunday, November 3 at the #1 Car Park in Hamilton, featuring performances by Romaine Virgo, Richie Campbell, and more, with Bernews giving away four pairs of free tickets – a total of […]

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Ministry Supports Cultural Music Programme

The Department of Community Affairs and the Bermuda Arts Council donated a combined $6,500 to the Eddie Ming Drum School and Rhythm Lab. The funds will aid in the hosting of an upcoming student workshop, which features Cuban guest percussionist Angel Luis. Minister Foggo, Eddie Ming and Angel Luis at the Ministry of Labour, Community […]

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Sisters To Star In St. John’s Church Concert

Sisters Naphisa and Sari Smith will be the star violin soloists in this year’s Joy to the World Christmas Concert on December 13 and December 14 at St. John’s Church in Pembroke. A spokesperson said, “The sisters will perform Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Violins in A Minor. The teenagers have honed their abilities over many […]

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Collie Buddz #1 On Billboard Reggae Album Chart

The latest album from Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz – titled Hybrid – is ranked number one on the Billboard Reggae Album chart for the week of December 14, 2019. The album — which also topped the charts back in June 2019 – has proved popular, having remained on the Billboard chart for the past 17 weeks. Screenshot […]

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Video: St Paul AME Church Christmas Concert

The Choir of St. Paul A.M.E. Church is holding their annual Christmas Concert this evening [Dec 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. According to the event poster, the event will feature Mr. Jarrett O’Neal, Tislam Swift, Hanan Davis, Khadijah Davis, Tyler Hill, Marvin Allen, Joshua Troutman, Daniel McRath and Bermuda School […]

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Two Men Arrested After Shooting On Court Street

The police have arrested two men following the shooting on Court Street which resulted in a 32-year old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “About 1:27am on Sunday 22nd December 2019, an armed suspect walked onto Court Street. “At the time there was a group of men standing on the sidewalk just outside of […]

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Corbishley: Property Owner Was Not Involved

Following comments on social media about a property owner after a recent shooting, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has moved to clarify that the owner of the property “had no involvement in this matter.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “On Sunday the 16th of February, following the shooting incident on Field View Lane, Pembroke, the BPS had cause […]

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Saltus & Warwick Moving To Virtual Learning

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy have made the decision to move classes to virtual platforms. A Saltus spokesperson said, “Saltus has made the decision to transition to a virtual learning platform as of tomorrow, March 17, 2020. “Attendance and all classes will continue remotely through our school’s […]

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Zoological Society Virtual Spring Break Camp

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted a virtual spring break camp for students, with a virtual walk through a nature trail, online lectures, crafts, a Zoom Bluebird box building session and more. A spokesperson said, “Children usually rejoice in a break from school. However, this year with schools already closed parents were looking for ways to […]

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Impact Mentoring Academy Virtual Open House

Impact Mentoring Academy [IMA] will be hosting a virtual open house for parents and students from April 28 to April 30. A spokesperson said, “Impact Mentoring Academy will be hosting a virtual open house this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. “The single-gender academy has been in full swing even through the Covid-19 ‘Shelter in […]

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BNG Youth Arts Council: Free Digital Program

The Bermuda National Gallery [BNG] Youth Arts Council recently launched a free digital program aimed at providing “opportunities for creative and independent thinking through an exchange of ideas and art education.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Gallery Youth Arts Council, aimed at students aged 14-17, produces art activities relevant to the teens of today. […]

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Video: MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day

Mount Saint Agnes Academy held their first ‘Virtual Sports Day’, which saw students take part in a number of events and submit photos and videos. A spokesperson said, “Remote learning challenges us to be creative with our longstanding traditions and customs. On May 1, MSA Elementary Virtual Sports Day replaced our traditional sports day and […]

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Video: Gilbert Institute Message To Students

The teachers and staff of Gilbert Institute have created a video sending a message of encouragement to their students as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to keep both staff and students at home. The video’s description says, “The Gilbert staff sending a message of encouragement to students. Edited by Terry Henry.” As the island and world […]

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Court: Simmons To Be Sentenced In Jamaica

Bermudian Zharrin Simmons appeared in a Jamaican court in connection with charges of possession and attempting to export cannabis. According to a report from McKoy’s News, “The St. James Parish Court has deferred sentencing for Zharrin Simmons, the Bermudian born British woman who was nabbed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay with more than […]

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Court: Two Bulgarian Men Deny Fraud Charges

[Written by Don Burgess] Two Bulgarian men were back in Magistrates Court this morning facing credit card fraud charges. Last week Nikola Aleksandrov, 40, and Vladimir Vasilev, 31, both denied separate charges concerning having plastic cards with magnetic strips for the purpose of making credit cards, and a machine to make phony credit cards, respectively. […]

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Court: Two Men Deny Charge Relating To Video

[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Magistrates Court today, Ezra Ararat, 34, of Devonshire, and Raymond Swan, 44, of Hamilton parish, pleaded not guilty to a charge related to allegedly threatening law enforcement officials by publishing a video advocating the shooting of police, prosecutors, and judges. Mr Ararat was remanded into custody by Senior Magistrate […]

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Court: Man Fined $6,500 After Airline Incident

[Written by Don Burgess] An airline passenger who spat in his wife’s face and used profane language towards the flight crew causing a Tourism Union International Airways flight to divert to Bermuda was fined $6,500. Edward Mongan, 42, from Manchester, England, pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court. The court heard that Mr Mongan shouted “f*** off” […]

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Court: Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges

[Written by Don Burgess] A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied both charges which allegedly occurred in July of this year. He pleaded not guilty to grabbing a woman, and also denied exposing himself to the same woman […]

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Court: 42-Year-Old Admits Taking Milk Truck

[Written by Don Burgess] A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to taking a milk truck, and the court heard that in the process the vehicle and some of its contents were damaged. Ernest Smith admitted to stealing a Dunkley’s truck from Reid Street on May 27, 2019, causing $3,000 in damage to the vehicle and causing $391.45 […]

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Court: Man Denies Drug And Ammo Charges

[Written by Don Burgess] A man pleaded not guilty to drug and ammunition charges in Supreme Court. Winston Paynter denied all charges put to him. The prosecution alleged that Mr Paynter between a date unknown and April 11, 2019, conspired with others to import heroin to Bermuda, and that on April 11, 2019, he possessed heroin […]

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