Hashtag: #BackatawnSpotlightSeries
Photos, Video: Lion’s Den Opens On Court Street
People in Bermuda looking to purchase oils, soaps, candles, flags, clothes, and other Rastafarian themed products now have a new option with the opening of the Lion’s Den on Court Street, with the family behind the store aiming to “bring culture to the community.” Owned and operated by the Nesbitt family, the Lion’s Den shop opened its doors... Read more of this article
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
Video: Bo Burch Looks Back On 60 Year Career
The New Universal Barber Shop has been a fixture in the Backatawn area for more than 50 years at its location on Court Street, with the business’ history beginning anew when it was purchased by Willard ‘Bo’ Burch and Coleman Robinson from its previous owner, Irving Stines, in 1964. Five decades and four children later, Mr. Burch, who is 90-years-old,... 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
