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‘Prerogative Of Mercy’ Screenplay Completed
The film screenplay, ‘Prerogative of Mercy,’ based on Island Flames, the best-selling book about the “last hangings on British soil and the December 1977 riots,” has been completed. Jonathan Smith, President of Island Flames Limited which owns the screenplay rights, stated: “When we announced this project in 2016, we recognized the... Read more of this article
‘Island Flames’ Book To Become Feature Film
‘Island Flames’ – the best-selling book about the 1977 riots — is set to be turned into a film thanks to a collaborative effort between director Lucinda Spurling, writer and actress Liana Hall and filmmaker, and photographer and former broadcast-news journalist Alia Hamza. The book, released to the public on October 21st 2015, sold... Read more of this article
Island Flames Author Donates To Public Schools
Earlier today [Nov 26] the Minister of Education, R. Wayne Scott met with Bermudian author Jonathan Smith who donated $500 book certificates to Government middle and secondary school libraries. As a follow up to the successful book launch of Island Flames, Mr. Smith today fulfilled his pledge to donate part proceeds to educational or charitable institutions... Read more of this article
Book Signing By Jonathan D. Smith On Nov 4
The Bermuda College Library is getting set to present a book signing and presentation by writer Jonathan D. Smith, the author of ‘Island Flames,’ a book that explores the story of Bermuda’s 1977 riots. The book signing and presentation will take place on Wednesday November 4 from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at the Bermuda College Library; light... Read more of this article
“Island Flames” Donated To Education Ministry
The Minister of Education Wayne Scott was today [Oct 22] presented with copies of the “Island Flames” book by author Jonathan Smith at CedarBridge Academy. Mr. Smith has recently released “Island Flames” which details the pivotal events surrounding the 1977 riots. Today he presented the Ministry of Education with copies for middle... Read more of this article
Video Promo: Island Flames Book On 1977 Riots
The book launch for “Island Flames” — which provides an in-depth look at the circumstances surrounding the 1977 riots — was held last night [Oct 21] at the Bookmart at Brown & Co., with the 360-page book now available for sale. Part proceeds from the book, which was written by former Commissioner of Police and Senator Jonathan... Read more of this article
“Island Flames” Book Details Executions, Riots
Author Jonathan D Smith is releasing “Island Flames,” Bermuda’s first ever book about the political murders, executions and Bermuda’s chronic race problems that resulted in the 1977 riots. The book’s description said, “The 1970’s was the closest Bermuda ever came to a revolution. Political murders marred the early years of the... Read more of this article
