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Rosalie Gardens: New Art Release And More
[Written by Dale Butler] On Saturday, March 18th from 8am to 5pm, Atlantic Publishing House will be hosting a Bermuda roses and plant sale with Jamaican coffee to taste. In addition to that, Nana Peggy Burns will have a great collection of Bermuda books on sale. This exciting event will be held at Rosalie Gardens, 35 Angle Street, right next to the... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Wins Independent Press Award
[Written by Dale Butler] Former accountant and Minister of Government Terry Lister has added another international literary award to his trophy cabinet. After a successful sojourn in both careers, his appetite for travel became his passion and he soon realised that photography would add to his memories. Mr. Lister used Facebook to share his daily discoveries... Read more of this article
Support Students On 2023 World Book Day
Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to mark World Book Day by supporting “a nursery, preschool, public primary, middle, high school or boys’ and girls’ home.” A spokesperson said, “Evangelist Nikita Robinson of The Worship Room on Magic102.7FM is inviting the public to support a nursery,... Read more of this article
Dylan Hollis Releases ‘Baking Yesteryear’ Book
Bermudian Dylan Hollis — who has nearly 10 million followers on Tik-Tok – is getting set to release a “decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best [and a few of the worst] baking recipes from the 20th century.” The Penguin Random House website said, “A decade-by-decade cookbook that highlights the best [and a few of the... Read more of this article
Mykkal’s Book Celebrates History Of Motocross
[Written by Stephen Wright] Ras Mykkal has described his latest book, Celebrating 50 Years of Motocross in Bermuda, as a labour of love and said motocross set him on his path as one of the island’s top sports photographers. The book, launched at Brown & Co on Thursday, features interviews with some of the sport’s most colourful characters, archive... Read more of this article
New ‘Fudgesicle’ Children’s Book Released
Minister Tinee Furbert has released a new children’s book, Fudgesicle, which features a young girl’s introduction to a chocolate-flavored Bermuda fudgesicle, with illustrations by Bermudian artist Gherdai Hassell. The book is described as: “Fudgesicle is a colorful, positive, upbeat story of a young girl’s introduction to a chocolate-flavored... Read more of this article
Campbell: ‘Hope Is The Most Consistent Theme’
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian poet Rhys Campbell delved deep into his own struggles with mental health when creating his first collection of work. Animate [A Poetry Collection] features more than 40 poems written by Mr Campbell, who published his debut release, From the Pink Sands – a Bermuda-themed poetry booklet – last year. The 25-year-old... Read more of this article
National Library To Be Closed On Dec 24 & 31
The public is advised that the Main Library on Queen Street and the Youth Library on Church Street will be closed on Saturday [Dec 24] and Saturday, December 31. A spokesperson said, “The Management and Staff wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Related Stories “Discover Your Library” Events In September Marla... Read more of this article
‘Young Warrior’s Devotional Coloring Book’
A newly published book by Bermudian Marion Minors entitled “Young Warrior’s Devotional Coloring Book” is now available. A spokesperson said, “Seasoned church youth leader Elder Marion Minors believes that children today need more than just Bible stories to stand in their faith in God. Instead, they need inspiration designed to encourage... Read more of this article
Van Putten Releases ‘African Dream Stories’
The Bermuda National Library will host the book launch of Melodye Micëre Van Putten’s 15th book, African Dream Stories. this Wednesday, December 7th from 6 to 7:30 pm on the second floor of the adult library. There will be light refreshments, a reading from the book and book signing. African Dream Stories is Van Putten’s sixth children’s book... Read more of this article
New Southampton Architectural Heritage Book
The Bermuda National Trust is launching ‘Southampton,’ the tenth and last in its Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage series. A spokesperson said, “The series, begun in 1995, covers every parish and the City of Hamilton. It highlights the architecture of the most interesting buildings on the island and the people who built, lived and... Read more of this article
CURB: New ‘Black History In Bermuda Timeline’
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] announced the re-publication of its pioneering book, ‘Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries’. A spokesperson said, “Having initially published 1,000 copies in October 2020, every single copy was purchased and the demand from Bermudians and Residents for this vital record has remained... Read more of this article
Bermudian Author Delivers Lecture At Harvard
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermudian author St Clair Tucker delivered a presentation on the history of enslaved Native Americans in Bermuda at Harvard University. Mr Tucker, known as “Brinky”, was invited to attend the Wampum Renewal Ceremony, Honouring Indigenous People Who Were Enslaved at Harvard University, by the Harvard Alumni Association. Tribe... Read more of this article
Lauren Allen Releases “An Itch To Fish” Book
[Written by Don Burgess] Treasured memories of fishing with her father, Richard, led Lauren Allen to write a children’s book about her experiences. She started working on An Itch to Fish one year ago with help from the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation summer programme. Ms. Allen, 24, said, “It was inspired by fishing trips that I’ve gone... Read more of this article
Collected Essays On Bermuda’s History Book
The new, enlarged edition of Collected Essays on Bermuda’s History by Jonathan Land Evans is now available. Mr Evans explained, “The new, enlarged [and now with pictorial cover] edition of my Collected Essays on Bermuda’s History: a diverse compilation of scholarly research papers and journalism, which comprises a selection of 46 essays... Read more of this article
Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis Holding Two Events
The public is invited to attend two events with the Rev. Jacqui Lewis, including ‘Racial Justice and Ubuntu’ on October 22 and a community church service on October 23. A spokesperson said, “The Rev. Jacqui Lewis, Ph.D. uses her gifts as author, activist, preacher, public theologian toward creating an antiracist, just, fully welcoming... Read more of this article
