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Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials Results

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Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:28:57 +0000

The Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials took place at the National Sports Center, with four different categories; the Primary School race, Middle School race, Senior School race and the Adults race contested. The full Butterfield Front Street Mile Trials results follow below [PDF here]: Related Stories 2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results Live Updates & Video: Front […]

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2020 Butterfield Front Street Mile Results

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:25:44 +0000

The Butterfield Front Street Mile took place last night [Jan 17] in Hamilton under rather cool and windy conditions. American Patrick Casey won the Men’s Elite race with a time of 4:14.32, Bermuda’s Dage Minors was second in 4:15.57 and Harun Abda finished third clocking 4:15.60. Eilish McColgan won the Women’s Elite race stopping the […]

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50 People Attend ABIR’s Virtual Board Meeting

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:51:02 +0000

The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] held its first virtual board meeting recently with more than 50 executives from member companies participating in the web-enabled meeting. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s leading insurers and reinsurers are meeting clients’ needs globally and demonstrating robust “operational resilience” during the Covid-19 pandemic. “As testament to the industry’s […]

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Free Healthcare Insurance Webinar On April 15

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Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:16:31 +0000

A free webinar will be held on Wednesday [April 15] at 12.00pm to discuss “reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting cycle in the Medical Professional Liability [MPL] market.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s healthcare insurance market will hold a free-to-join industry webinar on April 15 at 12.00pm AST to discuss reinsurance, claim trends and the underwriting […]

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Heritage Picnic Launches Restaurant Weeks

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:39:59 +0000

A picnic combining Bermuda’s creative talent and centuries-old island history has officially launched Restaurant Weeks 2020. Under sunny skies, 60 attendees enjoyed the outdoor fragrance and food-pairing lunch staged by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] in the rose garden of 300-year-old Waterville, the Bermuda National Trust Headquarters in Paget. The event, teaming luxury picnic purveyor and event […]

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‘The Art Of Meal Prep’ Free Webinar On Jan 21

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Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 15:00:07 +0000

Ocean Rock Wellness will be hosting a free online webinar titled ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ on Tuesday, January 21 at 12.00pm to encourage individuals to make small changes in their diet. A spokesperson said, “Ocean Rock Wellness is hosting a free online webinar ‘The Art of Meal Prep’ to encourage individuals to make small […]

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Restaurant Weeks Events With Chef Adjepong

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 20:52:35 +0000

While the upcoming Bermuda Culture & Heritage Dinner is sold out, a number of events will allow the public to engage with celebrity chef Eric Adjepong during his time on the island for Restaurant Weeks, including a live podcast event, Afro Jam, the Lionfish Bites fundraiser, a Sunday brunch, and the Wild Flavours Foraging Tour. […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Marcus

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:33:42 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] It’s that time of year again – Restaurant Weeks! It’s almost like a holiday, because there are such amazing deals on offer and it helps with the January blues. My first stop their year was Marcus’ at Hamilton Princess. Marcus’ is one of my favourite restaurants and Chef Danai is truly […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Island Brasserie

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Published On :: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:13:14 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My second stop for Restaurant Weeks was the fabulous Island Brasserie at Rosewood Bermuda. It’s one of my favourite spots because the food by Chef Gerry Adams is always incredible. Island Brasserie launched a new steakhouse-style menu last year and Chef Gerry explained he decided to select items from the […]

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Review: Restaurant Weeks At Tempest Bistro

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 21:13:32 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] For my third stop for Restaurant Weeks, I decided to head to Tempest Bistro because it’s a great spot for amazing food and they had vegan options on the RW menu. I’m not vegan but I love well-executed vegan food. Tempest had a vegan special for each course, which is incredible […]

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Food Review: Restaurant Weeks At Sul Verde

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 10:30:02 +0000

[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] My fourth stop for Restaurant Weeks was Sul Verde at Rosewood Bermuda. I love Sul Verde because the vibe is so relaxed and they have the best pizza in Bermuda. I was excited to sample the special menu to try dishes I’d never had there. I tend to order the same […]

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Survey Results Praise Restaurant Weeks

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:00:50 +0000

[Updated with video] An effort to raise the profile of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks by introducing food experiences beyond the walls of a restaurant has won favour with restaurateurs, according to an industry survey. A spokesperson said, “Two events – a fragrance and food pairing picnic and a church-inspired culture dinner – took place during Restaurant […]

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HSBC & TEDS Annual Feeding Programme

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Published On :: Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:00:02 +0000

In partnership with The Eliza DoLittle Society [TEDS], an estimated 400 staff members of HSBC Bermuda are getting set to volunteer to help cook hot meals at St. John’s Church Hall and distribute grocery hampers to members of the community. A spokesperson said, “In partnership with The Eliza DoLittle Society, HSBC Bermuda’s workforce strive to […]

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Podcast Series To Promote Restaurant Weeks

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:24:12 +0000

A two-part, travel-themed podcast series recorded in Bermuda during Restaurant Weeks 2020 officially released its first installment today online. The content, produced by Travel with Meaning, is intended to promote next year’s Restaurant Weeks, the campaign’s 10th anniversary. Malcolm Gosling, President and CEO of Gosling’s International, is the interviewed subject for the debut episode. Bravo […]

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Bermudian Chefs Launch Weekly “Cultural Bites”

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 17:51:48 +0000

A pair of Bermudian chefs, fresh off their collaboration with international culinary star Eric Adjepong, are launching a weekly culinary experience to carry forward January’s sell-out Restaurant Weeks dinner. After teaming up with Chef Adjepong of Bravo TV’s Top Chef fame to host Bermuda’s Culture & Heritage Dinner at Fourways Restaurant, Jaelen Steede and Raeven […]

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Meals On Wheels Appeals For Volunteers

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:36:52 +0000

Meals on Wheels are appealing for volunteers for kitchen operations, deliveries and also additional help with the phones and administration. A spokesperson said, “Meals on Wheels offer an essential and critical service and we need to keep operational through these challenging times. Many of our regular volunteers are no longer able to assist us and […]

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BMRA Wheelie Wars IV Race Day On Sunday

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Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:31:22 +0000

The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association [BMRA] is getting set to showcase “the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts” at the RUBiS Southside Raceway on Sunday [Oct 13]. A spokesperson said, “This Sunday, the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association is showcasing the intensity of circuit racing alongside the thrill of wheelie stunts at […]

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Court: Cruise Passenger Seeks Speedy Trial

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:05:12 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A cruise ship passenger who pled not guilty to sexual assault was back in court  hoping to get his trial pushed up to next week. The 27-year-old New Jersey man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, must remain in Bermuda until his case is heard. He is alleged […]

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Scott Barnes Wins On Daytona Motor Speedway

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Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:41:32 +0000

Scott Barnes concluded competing at the World Karting Association’s Daytona Kart Week at the Daytona Motor Speedway, making an excellent showing to finish on top of the podium in the Stock Honda 125 Class during the second day of racing. Barnes clocked an 8 lap winning time of 20:26.765, with his fastest lap being the 7th […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Week Three Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 13:05:05 +0000

The third week of the Bermuda Karting Club race season at the Southside Motor Sports Park in St. George’s took place on a wet track. Stephen Corrado won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Bilal Binns winning the other, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters […]

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Bermuda Karting Club Weekend Race Results

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:34 +0000

The fourth week of the Bermuda Karting Club race season at the Southside Motor Sports Park took place on a wet track yet again. Stephen Corrado won two of the three races in the Tag Senior Class, with Bilal Binns winning the other, while Travis Lewis won all three races in the L206 Masters Class. […]

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Scott Barnes Competes In Daytona Kart Week

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Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:18:20 +0000

Scott Barnes recently took to the Daytona Raceway Track to compete in the World Karting Association’s Road Racing Daytona Kart Week, taking part in two races. In a field of 39 karts on the Stock Honda F2 Class start line, Barnes finished fourth in the first race when he was clocked across the line completing […]

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RA Seek Feedback On Solar Net Metering

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Mar 2017 15:39:31 +0000

The Regulatory Authority said they recently intervened in the electricity market with regard to solar net metering, via the issuance of an Emergency General Determination in relation to BELCO. “As part of this process, the Authority is now consulting on solar net metering and invites comments and input from the public and all interested parties,” the RA […]

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Consultation On Feed-In Tariff Methodology

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Published On :: Sun, 29 Apr 2018 23:12:20 +0000

Consultation on the method to calculate the rate paid to Renewable Energy Metering Scheme participants is underway, the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda announced today. The Feed-in Tariff is paid by BELCO to compensate people who are connected to the electricity network and who generate electricity via renewable energy systems such as solar panels and wind […]

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Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting On Nov 8

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Published On :: Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:50:32 +0000

Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future on Thursday [Nov 8] starting at 5.30pm at St Paul’s AME in Hamilton on the corner of Victoria and Court St. A spokesperson said, “Greenrock and BE Solar will be hosting a public meeting on Bermuda’s energy future this Thursday, the […]

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Column: Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:17:23 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] I recently attended a community meeting that spoke to concerns that I’ve had since hearing last month’s urgent report by a United Nations agency on the matter of climate change. On Thursday, November 8th, I joined at least 130 residents gathered at St. Paul AME, Centennial Hall to listen to […]

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Energy Summit Seeks To Strengthen Resilience

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Published On :: Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:01:14 +0000

Yesterday the Department of Energy held the 2018 Energy Summit at the Hamilton Princess Hotel, with the theme ‘Toward a Resilient Bermuda’. This Summit is in observance of CARICOM Energy Month, which is November. Present at the Summit were members of Government, representatives of industry and business and participants in the energy sector both in […]

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RA: New Renewable Energy Feed-In-Tariff Rate

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:38:40 +0000

The Regulatory Authority today [Oct 4] announced that after “conducting a thorough and complete solar PV analysis to establish a new Feed-in-Tariff [FIT] for Bermuda’s solar PV distributed generators [Gs], the FIT has been revised from 0.1736 [$/kWh] to $0.2265 per kilowatt hour [kWh], and will take effect on October 7, 2019.” The RA said, […]

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BE Solar Welcomes Four New Employees

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 18:04:08 +0000

Noting the “growth in the renewable energy industry,” BE Solar recently welcomed new staff, with Paul Gosling, Raphael Knight-Packwood, Jordan Rowse, and Aaron Hooper joining the team. A spokesperson said, “BE Solar, Bermuda’s most established solar energy company, has been focusing on how to achieve its vision of an efficient Bermuda powered by affordable renewable […]

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How Bermuda & Sesame Street Crossed Paths

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Published On :: Sun, 17 Nov 2019 16:00:48 +0000

The 50th anniversary of Sesame Street is being brought to you by the letters I-M-A-G-I-N-A-T-I-O-N, which is what it took along with determination and plenty of hard work to transform the concept of an experimental children’s TV show into a reality. Premiering on America’s PBS on November 10, 1969, the programme was built around the […]

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Special Meeting Marks City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:49:52 +0000

Escorted by Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Charles Gosling and his City Council attended their first meeting of 2020 on this, the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. On January 8th, 1795, the freeholders of the then town of Hamilton came together and held the very first democratic elections. Hosted by a newly refurbished […]

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NMB Offers Free Entry For Locals In February

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:24:27 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is opening its doors for free to all Bermuda residents during the month of February, with residents asked to please bring proof of residency such as a license or utility bill. “While ‘Free for February’ has been a yearly initiative at the Museum, this year NMB is excited to […]

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NMB: Free Teacher Development Programme

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:30:38 +0000

The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers, which will provide them with the “opportunity to explore, refine and unpack their understanding of Bermuda’s diverse past.” A spokesperson said, “The National Museum of Bermuda [NMB] is offering a free year-long, four-module programme for all local teachers. […]

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Column: Women Pioneers Of 20th Century

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:14:50 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler and Meredith Ebbin] Bermuda in the 20th century underwent a significant transformation as a society. Here is a summary of the accomplishments of five women who helped make a difference. Adele Tucker: born in 1868 in Warwick; became a teacher after training at the Collegiate Institute in Hamilton. Turn-of-the-century Bermuda […]

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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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Charity Screenings Of Downton Abbey Movie

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 15:00:42 +0000

Downton Abbey is revisited in a newly released movie continuation of the hugely popular TV historical soap opera. Bermudian fans of the show can catch up with the post-World War One goings-ons of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants as well as help a good cause at two charity screenings of the film […]

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Outerbridge’s Debut Film To Screen In Sweden

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Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:00:23 +0000

Bermudian producer-director Bayard Outerbridge‘s award-winning debut has been included in a prestigious Swedish film festival’s special programme on the physical and political barriers that divide people. Machsom, the Hebrew word for “checkpoint”, won one of the top prizes at the 2013 Bermuda International Film Festival and went on to collect laurels at other events on […]

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BIFF To Screen ‘Pavarotti’ Film On October 23

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Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:00:39 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a documentary about opera legend Luciano Pavarotti at its monthly film series, BIFFFlix. Directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard, the riveting film is an in-depth, no-holds-barred look at the life, career and legacy of the musical icon. Dubbed “The People’s Tenor”, Pavarotti was the rare […]

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BUEI To Screen “The Biggest Little Farm” Again

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 13:00:51 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute will present the 6th showing of “The Biggest Little Farm” on Sunday [Nov 10] at 5.15pm in the Tradewinds Theatre at BUEI. The event poster says, “The Biggest Little Far follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. Trailer […]

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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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BIFF To Screen ‘The White Crow’ On December 4

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Nov 2019 18:00:40 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is to screen a dramatic film about ballet legend Rudolf Nureyev at its monthly film series, BIFFFlix. In 1961, a dazzling Nureyev travelled to Paris as a member of the world-renowned Kirov Ballet Company. Outside the Soviet Union for the first time, Parisian life delights Nureyev and the young […]

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Jan 16: BNL, US Consulate To Screen ‘The Public’

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Published On :: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 13:00:30 +0000

The Bermuda National Library and the U.S. Consulate will host a screening of the film ‘The Public’ on Thursday, January 16th, 2020 at the Bermuda National Library at 5.00pm. “They will also hold discussions about the community’s most challenging issues, homelessness, mental illness and the role of the library in the community,” a spokesperson said. […]

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Milton Raposo’s ‘Fabric’ To Screen On Dec 28

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:00:06 +0000

Two additional screenings of the documentary ‘Fabric’ by Milton Raposo – which highlights the history of the Portuguese in Bermuda – will take place on Saturday, December 28 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s Tradewinds Auditorium at 2.00pm and 4.30pm. An online promo said, “Since 1849, the Portuguese have been coming to Bermuda, leaving behind […]

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Crime Stoppers Weekend Film Experience

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Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:33:30 +0000

Crime Stoppers Bermuda will host its third annual Weekend Film Experience from February 6th to February 9th, 2020 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. A spokesperson said, ”The Weekend Film Experience is being programmed again by Bermudian film professional Andrew Stoneham, who has curated another incredible film lineup. “1. Mr. Jones – Nominated Golden Berlin Bear […]

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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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Video Competition & Film Screening On March 12

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:36:12 +0000

Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] is inviting all students to participate in this year’s Student Video Competition, with the winners to be presented with a prize and have their videos screened before the feature film ‘Generation Zapped’ on Thursday, March 12 at 7.00pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda […]

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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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Adara To Screen ‘Big Mountains, Big Dreams’

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:00:32 +0000

The Adara Group is screening a 30-minute documentary about their projects in Nepal at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Thursday 27th February at 6pm. “The documentary is called “Big Mountains, Big Dreams.” It was shot, produced and directed by Bermuda based filmmaker Robert Zuill after he spent three weeks with Adara in Nepal,” […]

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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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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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