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Debra Friedman travelled the island taking random shots of Bermuda teens last year. An exhibit at Masterworks was all she had on her mind but months later, the photographs have found their way into a book. Wilderness and Wonderland, Photographing Tee...

The project was a simple one: have students make model boats and then track them as they make their way across the Atlantic. Shipping pilot Andrew Parish had the bright idea to pair the Bermuda Islander with the initiative. The container ship is now ...

Fifty years ago, on November 23, 1966, RMS Queen of Bermuda slipped through Two Rock Passage for the final time, closing a gilded era of luxury sailing between New York and Bermuda. The commemorative show at Masterworks, Hail to the Queen, celebrates...

The Supreme Court of Bermuda celebrated its 400th anniversary recently with a special sitting overseen by the Chief Justice, Ian Kawaley. From an historical perspective, and separate and apart from courts in England and Wales, the Supreme Court of Be...

Some musicians forget about God once they reach the top. Not Kirk Whalum. The Grammy Award-winning saxophonist believes his faith helped get him where he is today: a session player respected by top artists and a gospel musician whose work has recei...

TOMORROW • St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church: All are welcome to join our annual beach service/picnic at Clearwater/Turtle Beach under the big tree at 10am. There will be no service at the church. Please feel free to join us. • St Michael’s Chapel: All...

On July 1, 1867, three colonies united into a single country they called Canada; the word comes from the Huron-Iroquois “kanata”, which means village. So on this day each year Canadians celebrate in their vast country. It would be appropriate if we ...

If you’re a foodie, you might recognise Herb Wilson. The former Top Chef: Masters contestant has worked at high-end restaurants in Las Vegas, New York City and Miami. He’s also one of only a handful of chefs to get three two-star reviews from the Ne...

Bermuda College has hosted its Trashion Show, in which students turn trash into treasure. AMY HARVEY, the organiser, talked to Young Observer about the event. Tell us a bit about the Trashion Show at Bermuda College? The Trashion show is intended t...

Lakeisha Burt got pregnant at 16. She knew exactly what people were thinking: she’d end up in a low-paying job doing nothing with her life. She didn’t let it get to her. The teenager was one of 26 students who received their GED from the Adult Educat...