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Column: Dr Astwood On Why Wantley Matters
[Opinion column written by Dr. Norma Cox Astwood] The history of Berkeley’s relationship with Wantley extends beyond the bricks and mortar that built those edifices. The history is what those buildings represent. To demolish Wantley is to further annihilate and deny Bermuda’s black population, and by extension all of Bermuda’s population, another... Read more of this article
Audio: Senator Simmons | Let’s Save Wantley
“Let’s do our part to save Wantley,” Independent Senator Michelle Simmons said, adding she is “prepared to do my part, so I hope there are others out there who are listening who are also prepared to take a role in saving that building.” Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn in the Senate today, Senator Simmons said, “It... Read more of this article
Minister Provides Update On Wantley House
While they realise that “this is an extremely sensitive subject ,” the Government plans to pursue the process to demolish Wantley House, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said, explaining that it would cost over $1 million to bring the building to code and the “economic climate does not allow for the funding of such projects... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Why Wantley House Matters
On Monday evening, an event was held at Wantley House on Princess Street to share information about the history of the Wantley House building. Mrs. Maxine Esdaille — who has started a campaign with an aim to stop Wantley House being demolished — shared information about the history of Wantley and the reasons why the historically significant... Read more of this article
CURB: Wantley House Should Be Saved
“Wantley is of significant architectural, cultural and social importance to African Bermudian life in the 19th and 20th centuries and should be saved for the long-term enjoyment and appreciation by the people of Bermuda,” the Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda said. A spokesperson said, “CURB is disturbed to hear of the plans to demolish one... Read more of this article
Photos: Govt Statement On Wantley House
[Updated with photos & video] The Ministry of Public Works said they wish to “advise of the present disposition of Wantley House located at 20 Princess Street, City of Hamilton.” A Government spokesperson said, “Members of the public would be aware that the property has been in disrepair for many years and has unfortunately become... Read more of this article
