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Stevenson Humpback Documentary Wins Award

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Published On :: Sun, 27 Oct 2019 13:00:59 +0000

Bermudian filmmaker Andrew Stevenson’s new up-close-and-personal look at the gentle sea giants which migrate through the island’s waters every spring scooped one of the top awards at a leading environmental film festival this week [Oct 22].. Directed and produced by Mr. Stevenson and filmed entirely off Bermuda, The Secret Lives of Humpbacks won the Best […]

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Ministry Supports Portuguese Documentary

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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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BIFF Calls For Entries By Local Filmmakers

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:28:12 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is calling on Bermudian and Bermuda-based filmmakers to submit their short films to be considered for screening in the short film competition at BIFF 2020, to be held March 20-26, 2020. “‘BerMovie Day’ will feature submissions from Bermudians anywhere or Bermuda-based filmmakers. It has become a popular evening celebration […]

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Column: Review Of ‘Just Mercy’ Movie

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Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:21 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The movie Just Mercy, an inspiring story about a real hero, began screening at Speciality Cinema this past weekend. That transformational figure – Bryan Stevenson – was described by Desmond Tutu as “America’s Nelson Mandela.” The movie’s Executive Producer, Michael B. Jordon of Black Panther fame, included two Academy […]

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Drive-In Movies At City Hall In March

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:27 +0000

With the success of last year’s Drive-In movie night, the City is doing it again. On Saturday, March 7th, film enthusiasts are invited to load the family into the car, head to City Hall Car Park and settle in for a double-header of box office smashes. Entry into the event is free and food and […]

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Free Movie Screening Of ‘Just Mercy’ Held

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:08:50 +0000

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the Bermuda Climate Action Network [Bermuda CAN], Imagine Bermuda, and Speciality Cinema hosted a free screening of the movie Just Mercy for secondary students from different schools in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “As a follow-up to the Youth Session on Transformational Leadership held on MLK Day, the […]

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BIFF To Screen ‘Puzzle’ Film On February 19

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival is to screen an award-winning character drama starring Trainspotting star Kelly Macdonald at its BIFFFlix monthly series. Puzzle tells the story of Agnes [Macdonald], a suburban wife who feels taken for granted, but who begins to find her true self when she becomes an expert at jigsaw puzzles. Stepping out […]

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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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Locals Urged Not To Buy Turtles As Film Looms

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Published On :: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:16:39 +0000

The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is set to be released internationally this week, arousing fears that living turtles could become unwitting victims in the process; the original movie, released in 1990, was associated with a spike in the turtle pet trade and subsequent release of turtles, especially young red-eared sliders, known scientifically as […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

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Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:48:53 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Recovery Plan For Bermuda’s Resident Turtles

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Published On :: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:33:46 +0000

The Department of Conservation Services has recently completed a management plan, in consultation with scientists and sea turtle specialists, which describes the actions needed to conserve our resident populations of green and hawksbill turtles. “The principal aim of this plan, entitled Recovery Plan for Bermuda’s Resident Green and Hawksbill Turtles, is to protect the species and […]

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Global Indemnity Re Aids Bermuda Turtle Project

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:27:37 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] said they “would like to recognize and thank Global Indemnity Re for their recent donation to aid in our environmental programmes. The gift will be allocated to the Bermuda Turtle Project, making them a Leadership supporter of this important community project, data from which has global implications. The BZS said, […]

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‘Turtles Dying As A Result Of Human Activities’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:21:54 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “urging the public to reduce human impact on sea turtles living in Bermuda’s waters” saying that “turtles are still dying as a result of human activities.” “Sea turtles have been completely protected by legislation since 1972,” a spokesperson said. “The legislation prohibits direct harvesting and intentional harm […]

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Turtles: An Ecosystem Adrift & The ‘Lost Years’

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Published On :: Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:00:20 +0000

Presented by Robert Hardy, Bermuda Turtle Project Collaborator and Assistant Researcher with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s Lecture Series will feature a talk on “Turtles: An Ecosystem Adrift & The Lost Years” on Thursday, August 11. The event will be held at 7.00pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm, and is […]

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Turtle Project Has ‘Another Exceptional Year’

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:14:31 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project, based at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, recently finished its 49th year of study of the sea turtles in Bermuda waters. “The goals of the project are to better understand the biology of sea turtles of Bermuda and to share that understanding with other professionals and the public to ensure […]

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Collaboration Leads To Recovery Of Transmitter

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:39:00 +0000

Thanks to a collaborative effort involving people from the Bahamas, Bermuda and the United States, a turtle satellite transmitter was located, allowing important data on sea turtle migration being safely recovered. “The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP], a joint project of the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] and the Sea Turtle Conservancy [STC], has as its mission […]

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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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Sea Turtles Arriving At ‘Temporary Home’

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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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Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 01:00:08 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated $12,500 in support of the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project. A BZS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Global Indemnity Re [GIR] has supported BZS Conservation. “This year, GIR donated $12.5K in support of the 50th anniversary […]

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Video & Photos: Turtle Successfully Rehabilitated

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Published On :: Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:28:45 +0000

A sea turtle that was accidentally caught by a young girl has been successfully rehabilitated following surgery to remove a fishing hook, with a group gathering today [Feb 8] at the Bermuda Aquarium and Zoo [BAMZ] to make the announcement, while also educating the public on how injured sea turtles should be handled. The group […]

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Bermuda Turtle Project Celebrating 50 Years

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 14:06:37 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project [BTP] said they are “excited to be kicking-off our 50th celebrations in conjunction with the Bermuda Post Office release of a First Day Cover stamp issue featuring sea turtles of Bermuda and our 50 years of work.” “Collaborating with the Stamp Design Advisory Committee has been a pleasure and we are […]

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“Leatherback Turtles, Wandering Voyagers”

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Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:00:47 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is getting set to present lecture title “Leatherback Turtles, Wandering Voyagers of the Reptile World” on Thursday, August 16 at 7.00pm at BAMZ Education Classroom The event poster says, “The largest of all sea turtles, and one of the largest reptiles on earth, the Ieatherback turtle can reach 8 feet […]

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Turtle Project’s 2019 Field Trip Underway

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 09:44:26 +0000

The Bermuda Turtle Project, one of the oldest ecological studies of its kind on the island, is this summer beginning its second half-century of research and conservation initiatives aimed at protecting our sea turtles. Established in 1968 by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo in collaboration with the Florida-based, environment-friendly Sea Turtle Conservancy international charity, […]

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Attempted Armed Robbery In Hamilton Parish

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Published On :: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 14:49:48 +0000

Around 8:40am today [June 16th] police responded to an attempted armed robbery at Howzat liquor store in Hamilton parish, where a lone male “brandishing what appeared to be a firearm and demanded money.” The culprit left on a motorcycle empty handed, and there were no reported injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 8:40am today [June […]

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Investigation Continues Into Robbery & Attack

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 21:59:16 +0000

The police continue to investigate the appalling incident in which a grown man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. A police spokesperson said, “A mother, said to be a 32-year-old Paget woman and her son, said to be a 13-year-old […]

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Women Thwart Man Trying To Rob Business

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:08:28 +0000

A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother and second female employee thwarted a lone male that attempted to rob the business on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother – with the assistance of a second female employee – thwarted a lone male that attempted to […]

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42-Year-Old Man Arrested After Armed Robbery

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Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:13:27 +0000

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery that took place at Blue Hole Hill Park on Sunday, June 16th, the police have confirmed. Police previously said the a man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. […]

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Man Injured In Reported Armed Robbery

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:20:20 +0000

Two men, each brandishing a bladed article, assaulted and robbed a 40-year-old man last night [Jan 8] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported armed robbery. “Early information suggests that the incident occurred around 8:40pm Wednesday, January 8th on Church Valley Lane in Sandys parish – where […]

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Delivery Man Injured In Robbery Admitted To ICU

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:46:38 +0000

A 40-year-old Four Star delivery man is under observation in the ICU after being assaulted and robbed last night in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At last check a 40-year-old Four Star delivery man was under observation in the Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted and robbed around 8:40pm Wednesday, January […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Armed Robbery

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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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Armed Robbery At Washington Mall In Hamilton

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:37 +0000

[Updating: Police confirm that two men rode up to the Washington Mall in Hamilton, went into the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and stealing jewellery, with one of the suspects pointing a suspected firearm at one of the workers.] Police have confirmed that there was a robbery in Washington Mall in […]

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Robbery: “We Heard All The Glass Shattering”

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:59:35 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A brazen daylight armed robbery at the Gold Standard in Washington Mall shocked employees at nearby shops. At 9:30am yesterday, two men rode a motorcycle through the walkway of the second floor of the Washington Mall. The men — one brandishing what police termed a ‘suspected firearm’ — smashed the display cases, and […]

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Three Men Arrested In Connection With Robbery

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:59:10 +0000

“Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at Gold Standard in the Washington Mall,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro, Crime Division said, “Three men were taken into custody overnight from a residence in Warwick in relation to the armed robbery at […]

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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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Music Video: Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños

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Published On :: Sun, 05 Jul 2015 15:00:05 +0000

Local singer Charmarie Woolridge-Virgin has released a music video for her song “Happy Birthday – Feliz Cumpleaños,” an original piece written and produced by Ms. Woolridge-Virgin and John Woolridge. When asked how she got started with music, the singer, who performs under the name Charm, said, “I got started with music at a very young […]

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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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Audio: Collie Buddz New Song Like Yuh Miss Me

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Sep 2015 01:00:33 +0000

Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz has released a new EP titled Blue Dreamz, with the lead single “Like Yuh Miss Me” available now. Speaking about the song, which is about missing one’s significant other, Buddz told The Fader, “Everyone can relate, whether it was a long day or a quick business trip. “In my case, […]

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Saltus Students Tackle Cyberbullying With Video

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Nov 2015 15:00:54 +0000

Three Saltus Grammar School students have produced a music video designed to combat cyber-bullying, with secondary 8 students Kalia Michelle Steede, Sedona-Sky Duffy, and Selah Zyah Tuzo creating “The Bullying Movie” as an Information Communications Technology class assignment. The project has since become a resource at cybertips.bm, a Department of E-Commerce website that promotes the […]

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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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Bermudian Stylist Involved In Beyonce Video

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:46:52 +0000

Bermuda’s Shiona Turini continues to build her fashion credentials, with her latest accomplishment being working as a stylist for superstar Beyonce’s latest video ‘Formation’, which has just been released, attaining some 6 million views on Youtube in the first 24 hours. “Beyoncé employed a cadre of stylist — among them Shiona Turini, Zerina Akers, Ade […]

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Rowdy Piper’s New Soca Music Video “Crossfit”

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2016 15:30:02 +0000

Bermudian artist Rowdy Piper has released a new video for his energetic soca single ‘Crossfit,’ which was filmed at the Crossfit BDA gym by Near Future Media. A spokesperson said, “The video is a workout-inspired romp through soca fitness, celebrating summer bodies of all shapes and sizes. “Rowdy Piper, also known as R?ddla [or Roddy […]

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Video: Fiyah Marshall’s New Single “Til De Sun”

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Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2016 12:02:37 +0000

Bermuda singer Fiyah Marshall has released a new video for his song “Til De Sun,” a Bermuda-centric single from his upcoming album “Blazin,” which is set for release on August 14. Fiyah Marshall said, “The album was recorded over the last three years and features collaborations from some of the top multi platinum recording artists […]

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Videos: Music Duo HNK Is “Ready For Return”

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Published On :: Sun, 03 Jul 2016 18:00:01 +0000

Bermudian musical duo HNK — aka Hollie Hassell and Keenan Bailey — say that they are “ready for a return” to the music scene on the island, following Ms. Hassell’s graduation from Berkeley Institute and Mr. Bailey receiving a diploma in studio production in 2014. A spokesperson said, “HNK is ready for a return. After […]

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Lyric Video: Summertime Again By HEЯITAGE

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Jul 2016 12:02:41 +0000

Musical group HEЯITAGE – which features two members from Bermuda – has released a new song called “Summertime Again” featuring Roy G, with an accompanying video allowing fans to sing along with the track, which is “heavily inspired by Bermuda.” The group’s biography says, “LA-based soul/pop band HEЯITAGE was originally founded in 2011 by a […]

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Music Video: ‘Taxi Everywhere’ By GVO Ft 1331

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 30 Aug 2016 12:00:35 +0000

A new music video by local artists GVO and 1331 showcases their song “Taxi Everywhere,” with the video highlighting Bermuda “in a good positive way from a young person’s perspective – just having fun.” GVO said, “I came up with the theme; there is a song called ‘Uber Everywhere’ where a lot of top international […]

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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘Don’t Disturb My Dance’

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Published On :: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 23:00:29 +0000

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Judge Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song “Don’t Disturb My Dance.” On her blog, Ms. Burgess described how her children took part in the filming process for the video, saying, “My second son, Zahari is […]

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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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Video: Taylor Rankin Releases ‘Bermuda Blue’

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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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Video: Summertime Again Remix By HEЯITAGE

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 23:45:26 +0000

Musical group HEЯITAGE, recently released their latest track, “Summertime Again Remix ft. Roy-G X Minonic”, a hot and danceable summer anthem. A spokesperson said, “Soul/pop band, HEЯITAGE released the music video for their, “Summertime Again Remix.” Capturing the beauty of a summer by the ocean. Lead singer HannaH is featured wearing her Bermuda colors as […]

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