The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition returns on Saturday 31st August 2024! This is the big family event you have been waiting all summer for on Horseshoe Bay beach. The organizers of the competition are excited
Bermuda Historical Stories: Walk the “Trail”, by Land and Sea
Bermuda Historical Stories: Walk the “Trail”, by Land and Sea By Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PhD, FSA Men are seen working on the tracks on the southern approach to the bridge to
24 Hours in Bermuda
24 Hours in Bermuda By Michael C. Upton Brightly colored houses. I’d seen them on film and maybe in books as a kid, and I had forgotten about them; when I caught my first up
Bermuda’s Best Burgers
Burgerlicious - Read Between the Buns Check out some of our suggestions for Bermuda's Best Burgers. by Brigitta Wohlmuth Honestly though, who doesn’t love a good burger? Bermudians are crazy about them and you’ll find at
Do you know about our nine parishes & who they are named after?
By Horst Augustinovic Following the accidental settlement of Bermuda on July 28th 1609 by the survivors of the ‘Sea Venture’, the island was at one point occupied by only two, and later three, men. It
House of Sand in the Western North Atlantic
By Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA In the nineteenth century, Bermuda was of interest to a new breed of scientists, being geologists who studied the formation of the Earth. A phenomenon (‘something
Bermuda Perfumery – Fresh & Fruity
Is it hot enough for you yet? Scorch season has only just begun, and those familiar with Bermudian summers know that you can hide from the sun but will still feel its sweltering heat. Of
Historical Stories – A Princess of the Pen
Bermuda Historical Stories by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, mbe, jp, phd, fsa “Whilst America hath been the land of promise to Europeans and their descendants, it hath been the vale of death to millions of the
Building of the Deliverance
Do you know... About the Building of the Deliverance? By Horst Augustinovic On August 28th 1609 – a month and a day after the wreck of the Sea Venture – the keel was laid for
A Tribute to Peter Woolcock
Art & Culture A Tribute to Peter Woolcock (1926 - 2014) The Peter Woolcock exhibition at the Bermuda National Gallery is full of surprises. Although Mr. Woolcock lived amongst us from 1981 until his passing
Lili Bermuda Luxury Candles
by Brigitta Wohlmuth The fine fragrances of Lili Bermuda already take a number of forms. There’s the cologne, body lotion and shower gel; even soap on a roap and solid perfume. All the items are
Bistro J Bermuda
5 Reasons to Celebrate the Weekend at this Little Hot Spot! by Brigitta Wohlmuth Off- The-Beaten-Path We’re letting you in on a local secret here so shhhh! Don’t tell everybody but tucked away in one
Bermuda Historical Stories – A Home Under the Runway
by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBP, JP, PHD, FSA Two years ago, Elizabeth Musson Kawaley launched the second edition of her book of memories, named for her childhood home, The Island that Disappeared. Hers was
Bermuda Historical Stories
Bermuda Pilot Gigs by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA Edward James was Bermuda’s finest artist during the period of the American Civil War. He recorded this scene at the Camber at
Bermuda Parks
As we head into spring, you may see many locals and visitors alike, out enjoying much of what Bermuda has to offer. Many of Bermuda's Parks offer wonderful views and trails ideal for dog walking,
Bermuda Dreaming
Bermuda Dreaming Bermudian photographer, Amanda Temple has recruited a passionate team of artists, designers, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, photographers and island enthusiasts to help show the world the beautiful island they’re proud to call home. Amanda, was
Bermuda Weddings Mini Directory
Thinking about getting hitched in Bermuda? Bermuda Weddings require a few simple steps to make it all happen. Here are some helpful list of tips to get you a closer to your dream wedding in
A Bermuda Wedding
Featuring Mr & Mrs Laureno & Alexandra Lima Are you planning a wedding? If the answer is yes, then consider getting married on our picturesque island. Bermuda has all the essentials (and more) to create
Historical Stories – A last casualty of the war of 1812
by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD, FSA On Christmas Eve 1814, the United States and Britain signed the Treat of Ghent that ended the War of 1812, but the news took several months
Do you know…about Geoffrey Osborn
Do you know about Geoffrey Osborn, pilot and philatelist, and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich? by Horst Augustinovic Geoffrey Osborn in the RAF. Geoffrey Alan Osborn was born on January 24 1922 in
Bermuda Loquat Season
The off-season brings us one of the most abundant Bermudian culinary delicacies. The Loquat, a yellow-orange plum-like fruit, which grow on luxuriant trees throughout the island, is a staple in not only Bermuda’s colorful landscapes but island
Ten Café & Bar – 5 Reasons
Five reasons this stylish hot-spot will keep you healthy and happy! by Brigitta Wohlmuth A Sweet Escape From the City The streets of Hamilton are nowhere near as chaotic as those of say New York or
Historical Stories – A Pallette off the Old Block
by Dr. Edward Cecil Harris, MBE, JP, PHD,FSA A century after the beginning of the Great War (1914–18), we are reminded of the name of the warship HMS Aboukir, for it was on the demise
Do you know… About Colonel Sir Richard M. Gorham, DFC and His Role in the Battle of Monte Cassino?
by Horst Augustinovic Born in Pembroke in 1917 and educated at Saltus Grammar School and Ridley College in Canada, Richard Matthew Gorham enlisted in the Bermuda Volunteer Engineers in 1938 and was attached to the
Art Matters – The Wonderful World of Peter Woolcock
By Lisa Howie, Director, Bermuda National Gallery As I write this article we are going to print on a fascinating compilation of never before published children’s illustrations by artist Peter Woolcock. Entitled Woolcock’s Wonders, the
Bermuda Shorts – The origin
That ‘Bermuda Shorts’ became the stylishly casual choice in the still uptight U.S. of the 1950s? by Horst Augustinovic Only children and athletes wore shorts before World War II. Men wore long pants and women
