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Protecting what makes Bermuda Bermuda

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight series, Karen Border tells how the Bermuda National Trust protects the island’s natural and built heritage

In the latest in the Third Sector Spotlight series, Karen Border tells how the Bermuda National Trust protects the island’s natural and built heritage

• Feb 18, 2026 8:01 AM

Event

Charity hosts fundraising plant and bake sale on Saturday

Bermuda National Trust says the event will support its efforts to preserve Bermuda heritage

Bermuda National Trust says the event will support its efforts to preserve Bermuda heritage

• Feb 13, 2026 7:45 AM

General

Solar panels among options for East End development

St George’s residents also hear about the importance of planning within the World Heritage Site at town hall

St George’s residents also hear about the importance of planning within the World Heritage Site at town hall

• Nov 14, 2025 8:17 AM

Opinion Writer

Protecting the future of our world heritage

Charlotte Andrews says the Town of St George risks losing its status if the Government continues to look the other way

Charlotte Andrews says the Town of St George risks losing its status if the Government continues to look the other way

• May 20, 2025 8:00 AM

General

Island pays respects to naval officer killed in battle

Midshipman Richard Dale was the last victim of the War of 1812

Midshipman Richard Dale was the last victim of the War of 1812

• Feb 25, 2025 1:39 PM

General

Photographic journey explores ‘the tales that bind us’

Members of the public are invited to view Nicola Muirhead’s exhibition, which opens on October 4

Members of the public are invited to view Nicola Muirhead’s exhibition, which opens on October 4

• Sep 24, 2024 7:50 AM

General

Graffiti among Fort Hamilton archaeological finds

Excavation work is carried out at the site as a major improvement project continues

Excavation work is carried out at the site as a major improvement project continues

• Aug 10, 2024 7:59 AM

General

Artefacts from 1600s finally come home to Bermuda

The collection of archaeological items had been stored in a Virginia college for the past 20 years

The collection of archaeological items had been stored in a Virginia college for the past 20 years

• Jun 22, 2024 7:56 AM

General

Trust seeks public input on expanding cultural impact

The Bermuda National Trust’s vision is for visitors to the museums to have meaningful and memorable heritage experiences

The Bermuda National Trust’s vision is for visitors to the museums to have meaningful and memorable heritage experiences

• May 16, 2024 7:53 AM

Entertainment

Heritage Month schedule of events announced

The Department of Culture says “a plethora” of events is planned for May

The Department of Culture says “a plethora” of events is planned for May

• May 02, 2024 1:20 PM

General

Archaeological dig seeks to confirm site of first settlements

Michael Jarvis, director of the Smith’s Island Archaeology Project, is inviting volunteers to join the next dig starting in May

Michael Jarvis, director of the Smith’s Island Archaeology Project, is inviting volunteers to join the next dig starting in May

• Apr 12, 2024 7:57 AM

General

Commissiong: Unesco should be briefed on Benjamin Benson

Delegation is reviewing the Olde Towne World Heritage Site during visit this month

Delegation is reviewing the Olde Towne World Heritage Site during visit this month

• Mar 14, 2024 7:52 AM

Environment

Renovation of Grade 2-listed Paget Hall to start

Changes are being made to 1920s property on Harbour Road by US hedge fund manager

Changes are being made to 1920s property on Harbour Road by US hedge fund manager

• Mar 01, 2024 7:58 AM

Opinion Writer

Gutted about the Olde Towne

Michael Fahy outlines five priority items that need addressing to restore St George to its former glories

Michael Fahy outlines five priority items that need addressing to restore St George to its former glories

• Feb 16, 2024 8:00 AM

Transport

Transport remains a hot topic in St George's

Quinell Francis suggests shuttle buses could help fill gaps in the evening when there are no ferries

Quinell Francis suggests shuttle buses could help fill gaps in the evening when there are no ferries

• Feb 05, 2024 8:00 AM

Education

Students work with tradition bearer to construct Fitted Dinghy

Master carpenter Milton Hill shares boat-building expertise at Whitney Institute Middle School

Master carpenter Milton Hill shares boat-building expertise at Whitney Institute Middle School

• Jan 23, 2024 8:01 AM

General

Ceremony to remember those lost at sea

Presided over by the Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, the Guild of the Holy Compassion holds its annual wreath-laying ceremony off St David’s

Presided over by the Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, the Guild of the Holy Compassion holds its annual wreath-laying ceremony off St David’s

• Jul 20, 2023 11:00 AM

Arts & Entertainment

Artist seeks sponsors to help keep Gombey heritage alive

Carlos Dowling, the 74-year-old sculptor of the Sally Bassett statue, has returned to make another impact on Bermudian culture

Carlos Dowling, the 74-year-old sculptor of the Sally Bassett statue, has returned to make another impact on Bermudian culture

• Jun 27, 2023 8:00 AM

General

Bermuda National Trust elects four new directors

They are Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons.

They are Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons.

• Jun 21, 2023 11:09 AM

Opinion Writer

A long-forgotten manuscript comes out of hibernation

Part two of Duncan McDowall’s recapturing of John Lynam’s book on Bermudian architecture

Part two of Duncan McDowall’s recapturing of John Lynam’s book on Bermudian architecture

• May 25, 2023 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Celebrating Bermuda’s ‘bred in the bone’ architecture

Duncan McDowall tells the story behind the new book that chronicles John Lyman’s fascination with historical local building practices

Duncan McDowall tells the story behind the new book that chronicles John Lyman’s fascination with historical local building practices

• May 24, 2023 8:00 AM

Education

Heritage journey through history to promote learning

Community groups have joined forces around the theme of learning for a walk through Bermuda’s educational history on Sunday

Community groups have joined forces around the theme of learning for a walk through Bermuda’s educational history on Sunday

• May 17, 2023 7:49 AM

General

Government considers delisting two buildings

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, is considering delisting 70 Somerset Road and 10 Spice Hill Road

Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, is considering delisting 70 Somerset Road and 10 Spice Hill Road

• May 02, 2023 7:26 AM

General

Bermuda represented at Caribbean museums conference

The Museum Association of the Caribbean conference was attended by 150 delegates including National Museum of Bermuda representatives

The Museum Association of the Caribbean conference was attended by 150 delegates including National Museum of Bermuda representatives

• Mar 24, 2023 7:31 AM

General

St George’s plan highlights new business and cultural hub among key aims

The draft plan said too much discussion and not enough decision-making were highlighted as problems

The draft plan said too much discussion and not enough decision-making were highlighted as problems

• Mar 20, 2023 7:47 AM

Politics

Burch ‘incensed’ at ‘White’ criticism of demolition of house

As a Black man, David Burch is “incensed” at criticism by “White people” over his decision to demolish a house linked to national hero Mary Prince

As a Black man, David Burch is “incensed” at criticism by “White people” over his decision to demolish a house linked to national hero Mary Prince

• Mar 13, 2023 8:10 AM

General

Museum community day to take place on March 26

A community day at the National Museum of Bermuda has been rescheduled to take place on March 26. The free event was postponed last month owing to inclement wea...

A community day at the National Museum of Bermuda has been r...

• Mar 11, 2023 7:49 AM

Politics

Destruction of Mary Prince-linked house ‘unforgivable’, says former MP

An activist and former Progressive Labour Party MP has condemned the demolition of Watlington House, which had ties to National Hero Mary Prince. Rolfe Commissi...

An activist and former Progressive Labour Party MP has conde...

• Mar 10, 2023 7:59 AM

Politics

Government tears down house linked to Mary Prince

An historic building with ties to National Hero Mary Prince has been demolished

An historic building with ties to National Hero Mary Prince has been demolished

• Mar 09, 2023 7:54 AM