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Business Spotlight: G&M Beauty And Barber
[Written by Juanae Baker] Located at 46 Court Street, G&M Beauty and Barber [G&M] is one of Bermuda’s longest serving salons. Mrs. Merlin Burt, founder and owner, has been running the business for over forty years. Mrs. Burt, originally from Jamaica, had dreamed of a career as a beautician since the age of twelve. She attended the Bruno School... Read more of this article
Business Spotlight: New Universal Barber Shop
[Written by Juanae Baker] Despite its name, The New Universal Barber Shop, has been a fixture in the Backatawn area for decades. Located at number 40 Court Street, this barber shop has been in existence for over fifty years. Originally known as Stines’ Barber Shop, it was purchased in 1964 by Willard ‘Bo’ Burch and Coleman Robinson after it’s... Read more of this article
Legacy, History & Contributions Of “Backatawn”
[Written by Juanae Baker] Affectionately known as Backatawn, the North Hamilton area has been the hub of black activity and business in the City of Hamilton for many years. Countless reforms were born on its streets and dozens of leaders were raised in its homes. There was always a hustle and bustle about the neighbourhood, and people were busy building... Read more of this article
Christmas In Bermuda & Around The World
[Written by Juanae Baker] Christmas is an ancient and sacred religious holiday which has been celebrated for thousands of years by millions of Christians around the globe. It is observed as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the man who Christians believe to be the messiah and savior of the world. But is Christmas only about Jesus? Well,... Read more of this article
Looking At The Tale Of The “Isle Of Devils”
[Written by Juanae Baker] Imagine a cool windy night with the moon as your only source of light. The ebb and flow of the waves rock you back and forth, up and down. In the darkness you hear only the echoes of animals unknown. Strange creatures fly about in packs, seemingly to devour you. In the blackness of night you strain to see what lay before you.... Read more of this article
