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Column: Famous On Identity, Ancestry & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] A few days ago, the following question was posed in a WhatsApp chatgroup. “Do Caribbean people see themselves as African?” Let us drill down on it a bit. We are Caribbean peoples. Which by definition means many/most of us are here in or from the region because untold numbers of our ancestors... Read more of this article
Photos: Somers Day Parade In Lyme Regis
Bermudian dignitaries, including Hamilton’s town crier Ed Christopher and St. George’s Mayor Quinell Francis, took part in the annual Somers Day Parade in Lyme Regis in England in July. A statement from This is Lyme Regis said, “Somers Day Parade in Lyme Regis. The annual event commemorates Lyme Regis’s former mayor and politician Admiral... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Emancipation & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] Post Columbus’ genocidal tour of the West Indies, the countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean region were built off of the free labour of enslaved indigenous people and persons brutally transported from Africa. They were now the “property” of the European nations of; Britain, Denmark, France,... Read more of this article
Law To Legacy: Unravelling The Narrative
[Written by Don Burgess] The upcoming 16th Annual Robinson/Packwood Memorial Lecture promises to challenge how Bermudians see their history and their place in the Atlantic world. This year’s lecture, titled “Law to Legacy: Unravelling the Narrative,” will be delivered by Cheryl Packwood on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Bermuda Industrial... Read more of this article
Community Dialogue On Reparations
In the lead-up to the 191st Anniversary of Emancipation on Friday, August 1st, a series of community-focused events—including a dialogue on reparations and artistic reflections—aim to deepen public understanding of the occasion’s historical and personal significance. A spokesperson said, “As we approach Friday, August 1st, the 191st Anniversary... Read more of this article
CURB Unveils Emancipation Cup Match Flags
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] has released new commemorative flags to celebrate Cup Match and “highlight its deeper meaning; Bermuda’s journey to freedom and the legacy of abolitionist Mary Prince.” A spokesperson said, “Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda [CURB] is proud to announce the release of a new commemorative... Read more of this article
Column: Outerbridge On Bermuda Historic Forts
[Column written by Alison Outerbridge] Scattered across Bermuda are historic forts – silent sentinels that once protected our shores from foreign threats. These forts tell the story of Bermuda’s role as a strategic outpost in global conflicts over the centuries. And as the enemies changed – from Spanish to French to American, so did... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On International Archives Day
The Bermuda Libraries and Archives recently commemorated International Archives Day, Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [June 13], the Minister said, “On June 9th, the Bermuda Libraries and Archives commemorated International Archives Day. Here in Bermuda, they are... Read more of this article
Archives Day Highlights Island’s Artistic Heritage
The Bermuda Archives and Bermuda National Trust marked International Archives Day on June 9 with an exhibition showcasing 19th-century artwork that highlights “Bermuda’s rich visual heritage.” A Government spokesperson said, “In special partnership with the Bermuda National Trust, the Bermuda Archives proudly celebrated International... Read more of this article
BNT Launches Verdmont Tour Experience
The Bermuda National Trust invites the public to “experience Verdmont historic home anew, with a live, interpreter-led tour that explores the property’s past as a site of enslavement.” “Verdmont, a beautifully preserved 325-year-old historic house and garden in Smith’s, is part of the African Diaspora Heritage Trail. “The new... Read more of this article
May Day Statement Highlights ‘Human Solidarity’
In light of May Day being observed this past May 1, a group statement has highlighted the “spirit of human solidarity” with “the goal of creating a better world.” A spokesperson said, “The human family has journeyed over the millennia through highs and lows, having the goal of creating a better world. Effecting progress... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Celebrate Victory In Europe Day
Bermuda will be represented and celebrating Victory in Europe Day, May 8th, and its role in the Second World War. A Government spokesperson said, “This will include official attendance to a Service of Thanksgiving on the 80th anniversary of VE Day at Westminster Abbey and at Horse Guards Parade with a dedicated online display of Bermuda’s contribution... Read more of this article
