Dr. Barbara Ball was born into a culturally blended family in Bermuda. She was deeply influenced by her English father, Carlton, a carpenter, and her Bermudian mother, Jessie Alice, who instilled in her a sense…
Bermuda Day, a dazzling festival brimming with culture and community spirit, finds its origins steeped in the Victorian era, originally designated to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday. Initially known as Empire Day, this vibrant occasion served…
By René Hill Being a tradition bearer is as intrinsic to Milton Hill Sr as breathing. Mr Hill spent his early years fishing off North Rock with his Uncle James (aka Jimmy Trott), before learning…
By Shay Dawn Burgess Education is key to advancing the Bermudian narrative. History moves at the speed of math, and that’s not just hyperbole – so organizations like Planet Math are indeed vital parts of…
by Donna Janda In the wake of global social justice movements, Bermuda has witnessed its own wave of change, particularly following the Black Lives Matter (BLM) March. This pivotal event not only marked a significant…
Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, is proudly celebrating Black History Month and reflecting on the impactful initiatives that aim to uplift its people and communities. Empowering individuals for future success is…
by René Hill Bermudian Historian, Dr Kristy Warren, first came across merchant marine Charles Wotten through Dr Gemma Romain, author of Connecting Histories. As part of Dr Romain’s PhD, she looked at the 1919 racist riots…