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Good Friday tradition kept alive at Horseshoe Bay

Kite-making competition returns with a variety of submissions

Kite-making competition returns with a variety of submissions

• Apr 04, 2026 8:06 AM

Religion

Walk to Calvary releases itinerary for five-day celebration

Changes are made to the original route and an interactive video map is introduced

Changes are made to the original route and an interactive video map is introduced

• Apr 03, 2026 7:33 AM

Weather

Bright skies beckon for Good Friday

High pressure delivers fine conditions, with an easterly breeze to buoy kite-flying

High pressure delivers fine conditions, with an easterly breeze to buoy kite-flying

• Apr 02, 2026 5:35 PM

Letters to the Editor

Memories of Good Friday

Cheryl-Ann Griffin recalls the halcyon days of Kite Hill at Government Gate, Pembroke

Cheryl-Ann Griffin recalls the halcyon days of Kite Hill at Government Gate, Pembroke

• Apr 02, 2026 7:15 AM

Community

A closer walk with Thee

Cyril Simmons prepares for the The Walk to Calvary, which has been going on in St George for more than 40 years

Cyril Simmons prepares for the The Walk to Calvary, which has been going on in St George for more than 40 years

• Mar 31, 2026 7:59 AM

General

Good Friday holiday trash schedule announced

Information about changes is available on the Government’s website and social media pages

Information about changes is available on the Government’s website and social media pages

• Mar 31, 2026 7:43 AM

Education

More than 60 Bermuda kites donated to pupils

Focus Counselling Services hopes the donation will help keep the Easter tradition of kite flying alive

Focus Counselling Services hopes the donation will help keep the Easter tradition of kite flying alive

• Mar 29, 2026 11:01 AM

General

Good Friday kite-making festival returns after nine-year hiatus

Eugene Dean says the event’s return highlights the need to preserve Bermudian traditions

Eugene Dean says the event’s return highlights the need to preserve Bermudian traditions

• Mar 25, 2026 7:04 AM

General

Belco: wayward kite caused Good Friday blackout

Hundreds lose power in the incident, with a second errant kite getting tangled in the same utility lines

Hundreds lose power in the incident, with a second errant kite getting tangled in the same utility lines

• Apr 22, 2025 3:48 PM

General

Stage set for annual Walk to Calvary

The five-day celebration is to climax with a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

The five-day celebration is to climax with a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

• Apr 16, 2025 2:17 PM

General

Skyport warns kite-flyers to fly low

Kites are not to be flown higher than 30 metres above the ground near the terminal

Kites are not to be flown higher than 30 metres above the ground near the terminal

• Apr 15, 2025 3:46 PM

Arts & Entertainment

DJ Tony Matterhorn back for Unity Fest

Jamaican dancehall artist responsible for hits such as Dutty Wine says Bermuda feels like home

Jamaican dancehall artist responsible for hits such as Dutty Wine says Bermuda feels like home

• Apr 15, 2025 8:00 AM

Tourism

Well-loved Good Friday tradition gets boost

An airline and resort are offering discounts to people visiting the island for the five-day Easter event

An airline and resort are offering discounts to people visiting the island for the five-day Easter event

• Mar 15, 2025 7:55 AM

General

Belco’s kite safety poster contest takes flight again

The competition challenges primary school students to spread the safety message

The competition challenges primary school students to spread the safety message

• Mar 04, 2025 9:37 AM

Community

Memories of Good Friday and Bermuda

There’s nothing like Easter in Bermuda, says Bermudian who now lives in the US

There’s nothing like Easter in Bermuda, says Bermudian who now lives in the US

• Mar 28, 2024 8:00 AM

Court

Easter cheer for staff and participants of treatment courts

Participants this year include members from the recently launched juvenile treatment court

Participants this year include members from the recently launched juvenile treatment court

• Mar 26, 2024 2:39 PM

Transport

Warwick race to affect traffic on Good Friday

PHC 1-mile run and walk will start at Lindo’s Family Foods and finish at PHC Field 1

PHC 1-mile run and walk will start at Lindo’s Family Foods and finish at PHC Field 1

• Mar 26, 2024 7:31 AM

Transport

Roads in St David’s to close on Good Friday

Bicycle and motor go-kart races will take place from 4pm to 4.45pm

Bicycle and motor go-kart races will take place from 4pm to 4.45pm

• Mar 25, 2024 7:30 AM

General

Stationery Store holding kite-making competition

Most creative traditional Bermuda kite made with supplies from store wins $100 gift card

Most creative traditional Bermuda kite made with supplies from store wins $100 gift card

• Mar 05, 2024 7:44 AM

Health

Crowds turn out to enjoy culture and healthy living

People young and old enjoyed kite-making, fishcakes and old-fashioned games at the Bermuda Cultural Experience on Thursday. The event, sponsored by the Departm...

People young and old enjoyed kite-making, fishcakes and old-...

• Apr 11, 2023 7:29 AM

Motorsport

Scott Barnes lucky to escape serious injury in popular Good Friday go-kart race

Leading driver tumbles off road and into ditch after being nudged by rival

Leading driver tumbles off road and into ditch after being nudged by rival

• Apr 10, 2023 7:51 AM

General

Good Friday: passion plays, kite flying, go-karts and fellowship

Residents and visitors packed St George yesterday for the Good Friday Walk to Calvary

Residents and visitors packed St George yesterday for the Good Friday Walk to Calvary

• Apr 08, 2023 7:59 AM

Crime

Police warn of strong presence at community events

The police will be out in force at community events to deter violence and antisocial behaviour over the holiday weekend

The police will be out in force at community events to deter violence and antisocial behaviour over the holiday weekend

• Apr 08, 2023 7:47 AM

Local Business

‘A labour of love’ for the kite maker

A veteran kite maker has added some Bermudian flair to a Hamilton retailer in time for Good Friday

A veteran kite maker has added some Bermudian flair to a Hamilton retailer in time for Good Friday

• Apr 07, 2023 7:59 AM

General

Kite giveaway soars once again

What started as two friends making kites during a pandemic lockdown has turned into an annual kite giveaway which attracted hundreds of people

What started as two friends making kites during a pandemic lockdown has turned into an annual kite giveaway which attracted hundreds of people

• Apr 06, 2023 7:58 AM

General

Good Friday KiteFest on list of world’s best Easter celebrations

A travel magazine has named Good Friday in Bermuda as one of the world’s unique Easter celebrations

A travel magazine has named Good Friday in Bermuda as one of the world’s unique Easter celebrations

• Apr 06, 2023 7:55 AM

Community

Abigail’s designs help keep Bermuda kite tradition alive

Abigail Kempe hopes her exhibition encourages others to make kites and continue a Bermuda tradition

Abigail Kempe hopes her exhibition encourages others to make kites and continue a Bermuda tradition

• Apr 06, 2023 7:55 AM

Crime

Police sobriety checkpoints in place this weekend

Police will be operating sobriety checkpoints across seven parishes starting tomorrow and running through Easter Sunday

Police will be operating sobriety checkpoints across seven parishes starting tomorrow and running through Easter Sunday

• Apr 06, 2023 7:49 AM

General

Keep kites away from power lines, says Belco

The electricity supplier Belco has issued safety tips to kite enthusiasts ahead of the Good Friday holiday. The company will have crews on standby during the Ea...

The electricity supplier Belco has issued safety tips to kit...

• Apr 06, 2023 7:37 AM