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Margaret Rose Giloth To Host Series Of Events
Author and producer Margaret Rose Giloth will be holding a series of events, including book signings at the Bermuda National Library on Saturday [Jan 22] and February 3 and a premiere of a short film on January 22. A spokesperson said, “With a new book and a fictional drama short film under her belt, author and producer Margaret Rose Giloth has had... Read more of this article
‘This Is What We Call Home’ Book Available
A newly published book titled This is What We Call ‘Home’ by Lee-Ann Liles is now available. Ms Liles said, “This is the release of my third book, This is What We Call ‘Home’, which is a book of poetry that I wrote in high school and about 30 years on I am publishing it. I have been steadily writing and publishing since then, publishing poetry... Read more of this article
BBBS Girl Power Program Launches Book Club
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda’s Girl Power Program is launching a book club and the first book on the agenda is Assemble the Tribe: Believe in Your Value. Find Belonging. Be Different, written by Bermudian author and leadership strategist, Leah JM Dean. Thanks to a generous donation from KPMG in Bermuda, BBBS was able to secure 50 copies of... Read more of this article
BILTIR Presents 750 Books To 27 Schools
As part of its 10th year anniversary celebration, Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] has gifted 750 books to P4 students across the island. A spokesperson said, “The books – ‘The Magic School Bus Takes a Risk’ – were provided to students to introduce the concepts of probability, risk and actuaries. The books were... Read more of this article
Photos: Read-A-Thon At Somersfield Academy
[Written by Somersfield Academy M3 Student Zarah Siddiqi] November was a fun-filled and magical month. The Read-A-Thon was a race that took place at Somersfield Academy during November. Students were wrapped up with a book, teachers were reading all day, and everyone loved the enchanted reading race. But what is the Read-A-Thon and why was everyone... Read more of this article
New Book Features Parliament Buildings
To mark the conclusion of the 110th anniversary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association this year, the CPA has published a special anniversary book showcasing over 180 Parliament buildings around the Commonwealth — including Bermuda — and giving an insight into their varied histories. A spokesperson said, “The historic Parliament... Read more of this article
‘Trouble In Travonia’ Book Now Available
A newly published book titled Trouble in Travonia & Other New Stories by Jonathan Land Evans is now available. Mr Evans said, “My creative-writing series has continued, the latest instalment being Trouble in Travonia & Other New Stories, a collection of 22 stories that also includes some bonus pieces, including two short new comedy plays... Read more of this article
Ministry Of Education Thanks WindReach
The Ministry and Department of Education extended their thanks to WindReach for their donation of inclusive literature to Bermuda Public Preschools and Primary Schools. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “WindReach generously donated a package of five inclusive books to each Bermuda Public Preschool and Primary School in recognition of the... Read more of this article
WindReach Gives Inclusive Literature To Schools
WindReach has donated inclusive books to the island’s pre-primary and primary schools in recognition of Giving Tuesday, with the books presented yesterday [Nov 29] to Minister of Education Diallo Rabain. A spokesperson said, “WindReach’s mission is to help enrich the quality of life of persons living with special needs and we do this by... Read more of this article
Bermuda-Themed Novel Wins KBR Award
After being released late last year, Kevin Chapman’s Bermuda-themed novel Lethal Voyage was recently named the Best Mystery/Thriller of 2021 by the Kindle Book Review [KBR]. Mr Chapman and his wife are frequent visitors to Bermuda, where they first honeymooned back in 1983. “I am anxiously awaiting my next opportunity to sail to my favorite... Read more of this article
BNL To Present Literature Classes With Dr. Barry
The Bermuda National Library [BNL] is getting set to present literature classes with Dr. Angela Barry beginning on Tuesday, November 9 with the course “aimed at encouraging participants to look at the Caribbean and Bermudian societies through the work of their writers as well as to try to find the source of the unease that has historically existed... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Releases ‘A New Day Dawns’ Book
[Written by Dale Butler] Former Government Minister Terry Lister has released his second book, A New Day Dawns, following his 2019 book, Immersed in West Africa. His first book has won 12 international awards since its release, and very favourable responses on Amazon. A New Day Dawns features Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. In this book,... Read more of this article
Dr Spencer Brown Featured In New Book
Dr Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book entitled Bravely Being Me, a book which highlights a diverse range of individuals who were adopted. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda resident and physical performance coach Spencer Brown has been featured in a new book, designed to celebrate the achievements of a diverse range of individuals who all... Read more of this article
Ranae Kai To Host Book Launch On Oct 30
Ranae Kai is inviting the public to attend a book launch on Saturday, October 30 from 11.00am to 3.00pm at John Smith’s Bay. A spokesperson said, “The wait is over. By God’s grace alone, Ranae Kai is excited to officially introduce Jewel to the world. From a great anticipating preorder season to excitedly launching Jewel. “It is with... Read more of this article
National Library Returns To Curbside Pickup
The Bermuda National Library has returned to curbside ordering and pickup service. To order and schedule a pick, call 295-2905 or email library@gov.bm for the adult library, or call 295-0487 or email youthlib@gov.bm for the youth library. Related Stories Students Write Book On Covid Pandemic Bermuda National Library Offers Curbside Pickup Supplementary... Read more of this article
Students Write Book On Covid Pandemic
The book The Pandemic Through Our Eyes, which was written by students of Bermuda Institute, is now back in stock. Bermuda Institute teacher LaToya Tull told Bernews, “The Pandemic Through Our Eyes was written by grade 6 students of Bermuda Institute during one of the toughest times: Covid-19. “The students engaged in a lesson on types of... Read more of this article
