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Video: Dockyard On Its Past & Tourism Future
Built in the 19th century and marking its 200th anniversary in 2009, Bermuda’s Royal Naval Dockyard was once one of the largest British naval fortifications outside the United Kingdom. Today it is one of the island’s primary tourism hubs. Located at the westernmost end of the island, the Dockyard is Bermuda’s largest cruise port and... Read more of this article
Photos: “Chained On The Rock” Book Launch
Minister of Community & Cultural Development Wayne Scott and Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood presided over the launch of two new volumes on slavery on the island at a National Museum ceremony held last week [Feb. 28] Written by Ms Packwood’s father — the late author, historian and librarian Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured]... Read more of this article
Groundbreaking Black History Book Back In Print
A pioneering work on Bermuda’s black history is back in print after almost 40 years along with a previously unpublished biography of Cobbs Hill Methodist Church builder Edward Fraser also written by renowned local author Cyril Outerbridge Packwood [pictured]. Originally released in 1975, the new edition of Mr. Packwood’s “Chained... Read more of this article
Lecture On Black Innovators And Inventions
In celebration of Black History Month, historian Melodye Micëre Van Putten will be shining the spotlight on the many contributions of people of African descent to world civilisation. From open heart surgery to new agricultural techniques to the first modern refrigeration system, black innovators have been on the cutting edge of advances in a wide variety... Read more of this article
Sherlock Seminar: “Dispelling The Race Card”
In commemoration of Black History Month, Quinton Sherlock Jr will be hosting two public forums to be held at Warwick Workman’s Club. The first “The Psychology of Our Past” will be held on Tuesday [Feb 19] and the second, “Dispelling The Race Card” will be held a week later on Tuesday [Feb 26] where Mr Sherlock will be joined... Read more of this article
Richard Saunders: Bearing Witness To History
The Bermuda National Gallery celebrated his work in 2012 with a retrospective exhibition entitled “Witness To History” — as apt a description of Bermudian photojournalist Richard Saunders as any. Mr. Saunders [1922-1987] contributed to publications such as “Ebony”, “Life”, “Look”, “Fortune”,... Read more of this article
Minister Speaks At Barbados ADHT Conference
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors is currently in Barbados attending the 8th African Diaspora Heritage Trail [ADHT] Conference. The conference began today [Sept 17] and concludes on Wednesday. This year’s conference theme is “Our Heritage, Our Identity: Uncover, Recover, Discover” and is expected to bring renewed... Read more of this article
Library To Host Lecture Series On Mary Prince
Mary Prince, a Bermudian slave, was inducted as Bermuda’s 2012 National Hero on June 16th and on July 25th, in advance of the Emancipation Day holiday, the Bermuda National Library (BNL) will host an open discussion called: “Why Mary Prince Matters”. The lecture will take place from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. at the library and will be facilitated... Read more of this article
Photos: Mary Prince Celebrated At Afternoon Tea
Dozens of people turned out on Sunday [July 15] to attend the Mary Prince Tea held outside the Bermudian Heritage Museum. The event was one of many held in St. George’s to celebrate the first group of permanent settlers who arrived in Bermuda, 400 years ago. Mary Prince was a Bermudian woman born into slavery in 1788 at Brackish Pond [now known... Read more of this article
Video: Mary Prince Inducted As National Hero
[Updated with video] Premier Paula Cox proclaimed Mary Prince — who was born into slavery in 1788 — as the National Hero for 2012 at an Induction Ceremony held this evening [June 16] at Barr’s Bay Park. The Induction Ceremony was attended by over 200 people, and featured an interpretative dance entitled “A Woman Named Prince”... Read more of this article
Minister: National Heroes Day Induction Ceremony
An account of the life of 2012 National Hero Mary Prince and the agenda for the Induction Ceremony were the spoken about today [June 15] in the House of Assembly by Patrice Minors, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. “This is a singularly most significant event that will take place on Saturday 16th June at Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 6:00pm.... Read more of this article
Mary Prince Named 2012 Bermuda National Hero
The Naming and Recognition Committee in conjunction with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs announced today that Mary Prince — who was born into slavery — will be recognised as the 2012 National Hero. Mary Prince was a Bermudian woman born into slavery at Brackish Pond, now known as Devonshire Marsh in Devonshire Parish, Bermuda.... Read more of this article
