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James Darrell: King’s pilot who was freed from slavery

To mark the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, The Royal Gazette will publish three profiles a week of outstanding Black Bermudians from history. Jam...

To mark the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Th...

• Feb 04, 2026 6:56 AM

General

Attendees of civil rights tribute urged to organise and speak up

The Martin Luther King Jr Day event takes place at St Paul AME Church in Pembroke

The Martin Luther King Jr Day event takes place at St Paul AME Church in Pembroke

• Jan 20, 2026 7:44 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Bernette Forde explores Bermudian true crime

The writer is now working from Coventry, England, while undergoing cancer treatment

The writer is now working from Coventry, England, while undergoing cancer treatment

• Jan 20, 2026 7:35 AM

Opinion Writer

The silence of the lambs is, once again, deafening

Christopher Famous draws historic parallels between the actions of Nazi Germany and the attack on Venezuela by the United States

Christopher Famous draws historic parallels between the actions of Nazi Germany and the attack on Venezuela by the United States

• Jan 19, 2026 7:47 AM

Politics

Policy expert keen to boost island’s international profile

Aliyyah Ahad, who was selected to speak at a global conference, says she will continue work rooted in service

Aliyyah Ahad, who was selected to speak at a global conference, says she will continue work rooted in service

• Jan 09, 2026 7:18 AM

General

Charities call for plan to guide heritage in St George

St George’s Foundation and Bermuda National Trust urge the Government to act on a recent Unesco report

St George’s Foundation and Bermuda National Trust urge the Government to act on a recent Unesco report

• Jan 08, 2026 7:39 AM

Opinion Writer

What happened to Parker’s Hill?

Move over Tucker’s Town and Southside. Cecille Snaith-Simmons presents a story of another displaced community

Move over Tucker’s Town and Southside. Cecille Snaith-Simmons presents a story of another displaced community

• Dec 10, 2025 8:00 AM

Event

Tributes paid to American civil rights icon

An event this week recognised the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’s historic stand against segregation

An event this week recognised the 70th anniversary of Rosa Parks’s historic stand against segregation

• Dec 04, 2025 7:37 PM

General

Olde Towne to come alive with holiday cheer

Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toy donations, which can be dropped off at designated collection points

Attendees are encouraged to bring unwrapped toy donations, which can be dropped off at designated collection points

• Dec 03, 2025 7:54 AM

General

Bermudian archaeologist publishes book of historic art

Edward Harris and Ian Robertson co-author Fanshawe Legacy, Three Generations and their Art

Edward Harris and Ian Robertson co-author Fanshawe Legacy, Three Generations and their Art

• Dec 01, 2025 8:14 AM

General

Marking the iconic stand taken by Rosa Parks

Gathering at St Paul AME Church on Monday at 12.30pm will include presentations as well as cultural items

Gathering at St Paul AME Church on Monday at 12.30pm will include presentations as well as cultural items

• Nov 28, 2025 8:17 AM

Opinion Writer

The Colonial Opera House

Cecille Snaith-Simmons again takes us back to yesteryear with this delightful reminiscence of a Hamilton institution

Cecille Snaith-Simmons again takes us back to yesteryear with this delightful reminiscence of a Hamilton institution

• Nov 25, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Government highlights disability advocacy in Bermuda

The fight began in the 1950s and continues through the work of many organisations

The fight began in the 1950s and continues through the work of many organisations

• Nov 21, 2025 6:29 PM

General

Journey through the relics of Bermuda’s heritage

A painstaking compilation by retired sergeant Sean Morris brings its artefacts and memorabilia to life

A painstaking compilation by retired sergeant Sean Morris brings its artefacts and memorabilia to life

• Nov 07, 2025 8:11 AM

General

Soldiers talk to students about Remembrance Day

Royal Bermuda Regiment visits schools to discuss Bermuda’s involvement in both world wars

Royal Bermuda Regiment visits schools to discuss Bermuda’s involvement in both world wars

• Nov 05, 2025 10:53 AM

General

UK historian launches book on the evolution of Dockyard

Jonathan Coad releases Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795-1950

Jonathan Coad releases Bermuda Sentinel: The Royal Naval Base 1795-1950

• Nov 05, 2025 8:10 AM

Opinion Writer

Contested geographies

Jonathan Starling presents an argument that underpins the resistance in accepting Bermuda as of the Caribbean

Jonathan Starling presents an argument that underpins the resistance in accepting Bermuda as of the Caribbean

• Nov 01, 2025 8:00 AM

Community

Former Royal Inniskilling Fusilier revisits island

Michael Shanahan says Bermuda was the best place he was ever posted

Michael Shanahan says Bermuda was the best place he was ever posted

• Oct 21, 2025 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Remembering The Aeolian Hall

Cecille Snaith-Simmons brings back to life an iconic landmark whose history was threatened to be lost

Cecille Snaith-Simmons brings back to life an iconic landmark whose history was threatened to be lost

• Oct 18, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Book delves into Bermuda link to captured German U-boat

Derek Waller’s abiding interest in the submarine war boats dates back to the 1950s

Derek Waller’s abiding interest in the submarine war boats dates back to the 1950s

• Oct 15, 2025 8:48 AM

Politics

Caricom discussion paper in final stages

The Government says “formal awareness efforts” on full membership will begin next month

The Government says “formal awareness efforts” on full membership will begin next month

• Oct 13, 2025 8:25 AM

Opinion Writer

How to crack 21st-century populism

Adrian Wooldridge questions whether we possess the political will to learn from history

Adrian Wooldridge questions whether we possess the political will to learn from history

• Oct 07, 2025 7:59 AM

General

Lecture on role of Black female traders in early Dockyard

Overlooked part of local history to be explored by associate professor from Memorial University, Canada

Overlooked part of local history to be explored by associate professor from Memorial University, Canada

• Sep 25, 2025 12:14 PM

General

The Tempest to kick off fundraising for historic theatre

The Emperial Group hopes to restore the ageing Somers Playhouse and make it a community cornerstone

The Emperial Group hopes to restore the ageing Somers Playhouse and make it a community cornerstone

• Sep 13, 2025 7:57 AM

General

Emancipation researcher gets warm welcome in Hamilton

Sarah Hannon, PhD student at the University of Toronto, is working to shed light on Bermuda’s post-emancipation history

Sarah Hannon, PhD student at the University of Toronto, is working to shed light on Bermuda’s post-emancipation history

• Aug 23, 2025 7:58 AM

General

Ceremony to reflect upon slave trade and legacy

The proclamation is a call to pause and commemorate an international day of remembrance

The proclamation is a call to pause and commemorate an international day of remembrance

• Aug 22, 2025 3:20 PM

Opinion Writer

Activists of my generation

Khalid Wasi recalls the likes of Dale Butler, Glenn Fubler, Phil Perinchief and Julian Hall when fighting for change

Khalid Wasi recalls the likes of Dale Butler, Glenn Fubler, Phil Perinchief and Julian Hall when fighting for change

• Aug 19, 2025 8:00 AM

Event

Plot thickens for replay of infamous 1775 gunpowder theft

A colourful retelling is planned of the dramatic night Bermuda helped tip the balance in the American War of Independence

A colourful retelling is planned of the dramatic night Bermuda helped tip the balance in the American War of Independence

• Aug 15, 2025 7:53 AM

General

Project aims to highlight hidden histories of emancipation

Sarah Hannon, a PhD student at the University of Toronto, hopes to compile an oral history of Bermuda after end of slavery

Sarah Hannon, a PhD student at the University of Toronto, hopes to compile an oral history of Bermuda after end of slavery

• Aug 13, 2025 8:05 AM