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Lisa Howie Joins National Museum Of Bermuda

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:45:25 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] announced that Lisa Howie has been hired as NMB Director of Learning and Engagement. Ms. Howie will be implementing the newly launched NMB Education Strategy which aims to reposition the Museum as a multi-faceted community institution that encourages and supports the open exploration of history, heritage and identity. “We are […]

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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:40 +0000

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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Museum To Temporarily Close Due To Covid-19

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 19:02:12 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] will be temporarily closing effective tomorrow [March 17] saying their “goal is to do everything we can to curb the spread within our community.” A spokesperson said, “At the National Museum of Bermuda [NMB], the wellbeing and safety of our visitors, staff and community are our number one priority. […]

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National Museum Launches Pre-Purchase Tickets

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:44:58 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while it is closed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is asking community members to pre-order admissions tickets through their website to support the Museum while […]

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‘Sarah Sally Bassett’ Lounge & Learn Webinar

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:46:23 +0000

Titan Express will be hosting a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday [May 9] at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. A spokesperson said, “Join The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural – Sankofa Talks for a free Zoom webinar ‘lounge and learn’ presentation on Saturday, May 9th at 7.00pm on Sarah Sally Bassett. “With […]

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Second Screening For Maidentrip Documentary

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:00:59 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Film Series will be holding a repeat screening of the riveting 2014 documentary Maidentrip on September 18 following a sold-out show earlier this year. Maidentrip celebrates the accomplishments of the intrepid young woman Laura Dekker and brings her complex and inspiring real-life story to the big screen. In 1995 […]

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BUEI To Screen “Official Secrets” On Nov 21

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Published On :: Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:00:36 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present a screening of Official Secrets on Thursday, November 21 at 7.30pm in the Tradewinds Theatre at BUEI. Trailer for Official Secrets The event poster says, “In 2003, in the lead up to the Iraq War, British intelligence specialist Katharine Gun [Keira Knightley] receives a memo from the NSA […]

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Ministry Supports Portuguese Documentary

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:41:58 +0000

Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo recently met with local film maker Milton Raposo to discuss his upcoming documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda. “The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs supported the project by providing a grant to assist with the film, which depicts a comprehensive account of Bermuda’s Portuguese heritage,” […]

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BUEI Set To Screen Three Films This Month

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:51:03 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and Warwick Academy Human Rights Project will screen three films this month, with “Capernaum” on Friday [Jan 24] at 6.30pm, “Papicha” on Saturday [Jan 25] at 5.15pm, and “Rafiki” on Sunday [Jan 26] at 5.15pm. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students and available at the BEUI’s […]

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Media Lounge Launches ‘Afterhours’ Series

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:53:49 +0000

The Media Lounge is getting set to launch a new monthly film series called Afterhours, beginning with a screening of Knives and Skin on Saturday [Jan 25] at 9.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The series presents provocative, controversial and uncompromising films that take an innovative approach to the art of storytelling. These soon-to-be cult and art […]

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MS Awareness Week Film Series & Discussion

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:25:13 +0000

As part of MS Awareness Week, the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda will be hosting a “Film Series & Discussion” at the Bermuda National Library on Tuesday, March 3 and on Thursday, March 5. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Bermuda History and Cultural Studies Room:  A spokesperson said, “MS Focus Presents Research Edge with […]

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BUEI: Voyages, Kept Secret, 50 Years Of Diving

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:21:45 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will host a number of events in March, including a talk entitled “The Voyages of Bob: Cultures of the Ocean,” a documentary entitled “Best Kept Secret” and a  talk entitled “A Half Century Under The Sea: Fifty Years Of Diving In Bermuda’s Waters.” Admission for the three events is $20 for members, […]

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Debris Thrown In Ocean Harming Sea Turtles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:30:22 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Residents are being urged not to throw debris into the ocean after another sea turtle was found dead recently. Two swimmers near the channel off of Dockyard recently found a turtle floating dead in the water. The animal had become entangled in fishing line and strangled to death. At the end of […]

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Sea Turtle Nest Found On Beach, 15 Hatchlings

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:55:07 +0000

The beach at Alexandra Battery in St. George’s is currently closed to public use as a turtle nest was discovered yesterday on the beach, and 15 hatchlings have been found. A spokesperson said, “The Department of Parks wishes to inform the public that the beach at Alexandra Battery, located in St. George’s, is currently closed […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Has “Successful Season”

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:00:43 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project had a “very successful season,” with a record breaking 289 turtles caught during the project, assisting the project’s mission of conserving sea turtles through research and education. The BZS newsletter said, “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] are happy to report that they had a very successful season! The project took place in the […]

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BUEI Talks Series To Cover ‘Nesting Sea Turtles’

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Published On :: Sun, 13 Mar 2016 23:00:31 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will present “Nesting Sea Turtles” by Dr. Mark Outerbridge as part of the BUEI Talks series on Thursday, March 17. The event poster says, “Bermuda once had a thriving sea turtle nesting colony, however years of targeted hunting by humans caused this rookery to collapse. Dr. Mark Outerbridge, Wildlife […]

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Sea Turtles Being ‘Temporarily Relocated’

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Published On :: Sun, 07 May 2017 23:58:07 +0000

[Updated] In “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a temporary sea turtle relocation project,” in which “sea turtles will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts. The statement from […]

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Greenrock On Relocation Plan For Sea Turtles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 12:29:36 +0000

“Greenrock was surprised by the announcement to capture and relocate sea turtles from the Great Sound for May and June, it is certainly an interesting initiative, and one that raises some questions for consideration,” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said. Earlier this month the Government said that in “anticipation of intense boating activity in the […]

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Additional Information On Sea Turtle Relocation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 20:49:06 +0000

Starting this week, America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in cooperation with the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], are coordinating the collection of sea turtles in anticipation of increased marine traffic in the Great Sound over May and June. “It is well known in the sea turtle conservation community that where there are turtles and boats, […]

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Sea Turtles Arriving At ‘Temporary Home’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 20 May 2017 12:00:18 +0000

The sea turtle relocation project in which sea turtles “will be netted based on methods used successfully for turtle tagging operations and temporarily relocated inside a purpose-built ocean enclosure” near the Aquarium in Flatts” is underway. A recent statement from the Government said, “In anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound in late […]

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Confined Sea Turtles Released In Great Sound

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:02:35 +0000

Today [June 27], the Ministry of the Environment returned 38 green turtles collected from the high marine traffic area of the Great Sound back to western waters. A spokesperson said, “A further eight of the smallest green turtles and three hawksbill turtles were released inshore in the East End in mid June, and it is […]

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Loggerhead Turtle Released After Rehabilitation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2017 19:19:32 +0000

A loggerhead turtle named ‘Chad’ — who was found entangled in cargo netting last October — was released into the waters off our coast last week after a lengthy rehabilitation at Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo [BAMZ]. “Divers from Blue Water Divers found Chad floating in Ely’s Harbour in October of last year. Chad was […]

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Video: Bridget The Sea Turtle’s Rehabilitation

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Published On :: Sat, 19 May 2018 12:00:24 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released a video highlighting the successful rehabilitation of a sea turtle named ‘Bridget’, with the video also providing tips on how to help if you find an injured turtle. BTA Director of Public & Stakeholder Glenn Jones said “At the Bermuda Tourism Authority we are constantly contemplating the delicate balance […]

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Column: Sea Turtles Nesting Here & Abroad

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Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:34 +0000

[Written by Jennifer Gray] The summer months are typically nesting season for sea turtles in our region. With Bermuda’s nesting sea turtles extirpated by the late 1800’s, the idea of sea turtles nesting on our shores again causes great excitement. This was the case in 1990 and again in 1995 when loggerhead nests were found […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Continues Research

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:03:23 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society in partnership with the Sea Turtle Conservancy completed another research and education programme this year, with the Bermuda Turtle Project committed to the goal of promoting the conservation of marine turtles through research and education. “During the 2018 research session the BTP team captured 259 green turtles and 1 hawksbill turtles […]

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Soiree Raises $200,000 For Turtle Conservation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:22:22 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project 50th anniversary events culminated with a Sea Turtle Soirée, attended by some 235 guests and successfully raising $200,000 to support the future of this valued research and education initiative. There was much to celebrate by project partners, the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC]. Amid STC’s initiatives […]

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Lecture: Helping Entangled Whales, Sea Turtles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 18:00:05 +0000

The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by Wayne Ledwell, Co-Director of Tangly Whales Inc., Newfoundland and Labrador, on the topic of “Helping Entangled and Stranded Whales & Sea Turtles.” The lecture will take place on Wednesday, February 13 at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm. The […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 21:06:32 +0000

Following the robbery on Wednesday [Jan 8] in Sandys, the police have repeated their appeal for witnesses, noting that the “attack was unprovoked and occurred whilst the victim was going about his normal course of business as a food delivery worker.” Detective Inspector Derek Berry of the Criminal Investigation Department said, “At around 8:30pm on […]

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Video: Ravoshia Whaley Releases “Drop It”

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Published On :: Sun, 08 Mar 2015 19:00:05 +0000

Ravoshia Whaley, a young Bermudian woman who launched her music career last year with the release of her first song, a dance track titled “Don’t Stop Pop Rocks,” followed by her second single, called “Dutty Wine,” has released an official music video for her song “Drop It” under the stage name Ravoshia Mone’. Ravoshia Mone’ […]

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Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Dark & Stormy’

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:00:19 +0000

Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been steadily making headway in the worlds of music and dance while living in London, and has now released an ode to an iconic Bermuda drink with a full version of his song Dark & Stormy. Since joining the professional Bollywood group BollyFlex a year ago, Mr. Ratteray has performed […]

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Musician Aisha Bassett Releases Acoustic Video

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Published On :: Sun, 23 Aug 2015 17:00:37 +0000

Bermudian composer Aisha Bassett, also known by her stage name Aisha NuSound, has released a new live acoustic singer, with an accompanying music video for the song ‘Abba Father.’ ‘Abba Father’ was written and composed by Ms. Bassett and performed by Femi Okunsanya. Ms. Bassett previously said, “One of my biggest musical influences is my […]

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Music Video: ‘Different Universe’ By Spence

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 19:50:08 +0000

Local musician Richard Spencer – known by his stage name Spence – has released a new music video for his song ‘A Different Universe,’ lamenting the ills of the world even while imagining a more peaceful planet. Mr. Spencer — who has been playing music for about 16 years, and writes, composes, and performs all […]

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Video: Devaune Ratteray Releases ‘Little Secret’

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:21:18 +0000

In between travelling Europe as a Bollywood dancer with the world-renowned group BollyFlex for the past year, Bermudian entertainer Devaune Ratteray has been recording music for his second EP after the success of his first entitled R.E.D released in 2013. Now, the finishing touches are being made to his second effort entitled ‘Growth’ “I learned a lot […]

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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Picture Of You”

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:00:19 +0000

Bermudian musical production team DemBiez has released its latest piece of work, a music video for a song entitled “Picture Of You” by local artist Cush Evans featuring 1443. The group explained, “The video was filmed along with BermyCreatives, starring Desiree Riley and model Sophia Manders. Makeup By local James R.Lee to promote Ms. Riley’s […]

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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Amnesia”

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:03:32 +0000

Local artist Coshaun Evans, also known as Cush Evans, has recorded a new music video for his song “Amnesia,” recently released by Dembiez. The group explained, “The song and visuals describe an emotional point in time in the artist’s life that he was willing to share with the world with whoever can relate to how […]

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Singer Valerie Sherwood Releases New Videos

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Published On :: Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:30:58 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has released two videos to correspond with her “Be Fabulous” album, including visuals for tracks ‘The Railway Song’ and ‘The Aquarium Song.’ To date, Ms. Sherwood’s works include two musical albums, along with three visual products and a selection of poetry, most of it “whimsical for kids, but also […]

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Video: Taylor Rankin Releases ‘Bermuda Blue’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 00:00:26 +0000

Musician Taylor Rankin has released a song called ‘Bermuda Blue,’ along with an accompanying video, with the track dedicated to the island’s waters. Mr. Rankin said, “This is dedicated to our incredible “Bermuda Blue,” to the protection and celebration of all it provides. A big thanks to John Singleton and all those involved in making this […]

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Music Video: Violinist Showcases Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:26:16 +0000

Bermuda has been showcased by violinist Sally Potterton as she uses the island as a backdrop to her talents in playing ‘Clean Bandit’ at Admiralty Park. In posting the video, Ms. Potterton said, “As a musician I get to travel and work in some amazing parts of the world. One of the most incredible places […]

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Video: Ill-Logical Linguistics Release ‘I Know’

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Published On :: Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:20:22 +0000

ill-Logical Linguistics is a Bermudian hip-hop duo that consists of the rapper Josh “Fatz” Simons and producer Craig Simons. The Simons cousins have enjoyed considerable success in the past, with their song ‘Go Slow’ winning the 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Rap/Hip Hop. Their other hits include ‘A Place with A Vibe’ and […]

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Music Video: Charm Releases ‘Whirlwind’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song ‘Whirlwind,’ an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and her father John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, told Bernews, “I got started with music at a very young age, […]

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Video: “Paradise Lakes” Song Showcases Island

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2017 12:18:52 +0000

Greg Morrison, a writer and singer who has lived in Bermuda, has released a song and video titled “Paradise Lake,” which highlights “Bermuda’s hidden oasis.” Mr. Mossison said, “I wrote the song Paradise Lakes and recorded it with the help of Steve Easton at Just Platinum Studios. I played guitar and sang. Steve sang some […]

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Music Video: Sir Dudley’s New Single “Be Yaself”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:00:07 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Giles “Sir Dudley” Spurling has released a new single titled ‘Be Yaself,’ a song composed of an instrumental created by Major Lazer from the song “Run Up” featuring PartyNextDoor and Nicki Minaj, along with lyrics and vocals composed by Sir Dudley. Recorded, mixed and mastered at MassFX Recording by Mr. Ivibes of Ivibes Productions, […]

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Music Video: Heritage Releases New Single

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 May 2018 14:20:25 +0000

L.A.-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE, which is comprised of Bermudian musicians, released their new single and music video cover for “I Can” by Chronixx. A spokesperson said, “The video was directed by Brandon Lee and shot in various locations in Los Angeles. With HannaH’s soulful crooning and Gianluca Gibbons’ enchanting saxophone playing, the band breathe their […]

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Audio: Collie Buddz Releases New Single “Bank”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:00:24 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new single, with his latest song ‘Bank’, featuring Russ and B Young. A report from Billboard said, “After being wooed by ‘Love & Reggae’ last summer, Collie Buddz is now ready to chase that paper. The Bermudian reggae star returns with his catchy new single ‘Bank.’ Audio | Parental advisory due […]

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Column: Race To The Bottom Of The Sea

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:34 +0000

[Column written by Jon Copley] On January 23 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh climbed into an undersea craft called Trieste and dived nearly 11 kilometres to the deepest point in the ocean – the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Down there, no sunlight can reach and the water is […]

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Free Saturday Activities At National Museum

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 12:08:34 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities — including Palmetto weaving, book readings and chair yoga — during the month of February. A spokesperson said, “National Museum of Bermuda is offering free Saturday activities during the month of February. This coming Saturday, February 22, local artist and historian Ronnie Chameau and Bermudian author […]

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‘Eco Lunch & Learn’ Series Returns For Spring

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Bermuda College have kicked off a new season of their Eco Lunch & Learn Series II. A spokesperson said, “The second half of Series II runs on the last Thursday of each month in February, March and April, 2020. Series III will begin with another slate of presentations […]

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Donleigh Park Nursery Sign Unveiled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 12:08:06 +0000

Mayor Charles Gosling, along with members of city council and staff, recently unveiled a sign in Donleigh Park that highlights the process behind trees being grown at the on-site nursery since 2018. A spokesperson said, “Mayor Charles Gosling and members of the city council and staff officially unveiled an informative sign in Donleigh Park, the […]

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Buy Back Bermuda To Create Nature Reserve

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:24:54 +0000

Buy Back Bermuda purchased 3.5 acres of land along the Shelly Bay stretch with public donations in 2012, and work is now underway to restore the land as a nature reserve and open it to the public. A spokesperson said, “Eve’s Pond has become the site of a major restoration project to provide a new […]

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‘Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:00:58 +0000

Guy Carpenter has released a new report: Protecting Our Planet & The Public Purse, which highlights how the “risk landscape for public sector entities is changing at an unparalleled rate.” A spokesperson said, “Severe weather events and demographic challenges are putting an increasing strain on government finances, requiring a rethink of how catastrophic events are […]

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