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Writers urged to join creative writing anthology project

Angela Barry hosts Sites of Memory Bermuda to focus on enslavement on the island

Angela Barry hosts Sites of Memory Bermuda to focus on enslavement on the island

• Mar 16, 2026 12:51 PM

General

Bygone Bermuda in trove of images presented to Archives

Department obtains a repository of scenes from antiquity collected by the Governor of the day

Department obtains a repository of scenes from antiquity collected by the Governor of the day

• Mar 13, 2026 7:48 AM

Education

Schools transformed into testaments to Black history

Elliot Primary holds its first gallery while Paget Primary invites the public to its eighth

Elliot Primary holds its first gallery while Paget Primary invites the public to its eighth

• Feb 27, 2026 7:55 AM

Opinion Writer

WL Tucker: legislative fighter for the right to vote

WL “Bip” Tucker steered Bermuda’s first law mandating universal adult suffrage

WL “Bip” Tucker steered Bermuda’s first law mandating universal adult suffrage

• Feb 27, 2026 7:54 AM

Labour

Gathering to explore lessons lingering from 1965 riots

The free event at Dr Gordon Hall is taking place from 5.30pm until 7pm.

The free event at Dr Gordon Hall is taking place from 5.30pm until 7pm.

• Feb 24, 2026 7:35 AM

General

Documents linked to trailblazing officer donated

Charles Edward “DO” Simons became Bermuda’s first detective officer in 1919

Charles Edward “DO” Simons became Bermuda’s first detective officer in 1919

• Feb 20, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Dr EF Gordon: Civil rights giant

EF Gordon was a tireless fighter for civil rights for Black Bermudians and workers’ rights as the founder of what became the Bermuda Industrial Union

EF Gordon was a tireless fighter for civil rights for Black Bermudians and workers’ rights as the founder of what became the Bermuda Industrial Union

• Feb 19, 2026 7:31 AM

Opinion Writer

Demolition should never be the first option

Proactive preservation could have saved historic buildings such as Archlyn Villa, writes Maurice Foley

Proactive preservation could have saved historic buildings such as Archlyn Villa, writes Maurice Foley

• Feb 18, 2026 8:21 AM

Opinion Writer

Edith Crawford: dedicated teacher, trade union cofounder

Edith Mary Crawford came from a family of trailblazers and also helped to lead the Girl Guides

Edith Mary Crawford came from a family of trailblazers and also helped to lead the Girl Guides

• Feb 17, 2026 8:00 AM

Event

Open house showcases tourism appeal at Verdmont Museum

The event from March 10 to 12 will shape visitors’ experience of the island in the 2025 tourist season

The event from March 10 to 12 will shape visitors’ experience of the island in the 2025 tourist season

• Feb 15, 2026 8:00 AM

Labour

Past becomes present in BIU photography exhibition

The union’s 80-year anniversary is marked with scenes of history and moments that built its legacy

The union’s 80-year anniversary is marked with scenes of history and moments that built its legacy

• Feb 14, 2026 7:47 AM

General

Historic Pembroke guesthouse set for demolition

Bermuda Hospitals Board says Archlyn Villa was beyond repair, but efforts will be made to recognise its legacy

Bermuda Hospitals Board says Archlyn Villa was beyond repair, but efforts will be made to recognise its legacy

• Feb 13, 2026 8:05 AM

General

Legendary Leopards Club mural found during ballroom work

70-year-old piece of art was thought to be a myth until uncovered during renovations

70-year-old piece of art was thought to be a myth until uncovered during renovations

• Feb 12, 2026 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Education pioneer and Oddfellows’ founding father

Joseph Henry Thomas was a leading educator after Emancipation and a founder of many friendly societies

Joseph Henry Thomas was a leading educator after Emancipation and a founder of many friendly societies

• Feb 12, 2026 7:48 AM

Opinion Writer

Augustus Swan: schoolmaster, businessman, community leader

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

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

• Feb 10, 2026 10:10 AM

Opinion Writer

Charles Roach Ratteray: shipbuilder and early AME church supporter

Charles Roach Ratteray came to Bermuda as a small child and became a celebrated shipbuilder and prominent landowner

Charles Roach Ratteray came to Bermuda as a small child and became a celebrated shipbuilder and prominent landowner

• Feb 07, 2026 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Mary Prince: Bermudian woman who helped to end enslavement

National Hero Mary Prince’s classic slave narrative helped bring about the abolition of slavery and provides a unique insight into the lives of the enslaved in Bermuda.

National Hero Mary Prince’s classic slave narrative helped bring about the abolition of slavery and provides a unique insight into the lives of the enslaved in Bermuda.

• Feb 06, 2026 7:47 AM

Opinion Writer

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