The island’s Barbadian community gathered on Saturday night to mark the Caribbean nation’s 50th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom.
Attending the event at the Hamilton Princess Hotel was Jean Holder, one of the country’s “founding fa...
Dear Heather,
We’re tired of throwing our money away on rent. We want to buy our own piece of the rock but with all the political upheaval worldwide we’re not sure if now is the right time, or how it will affect Bermuda. On an economic level I’m not ...
DATE: Nov 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Heather Chilvers
The political scene in Bermuda is in desperate need of refreshing change. Young people, you are the change that Bermuda needs. The dilemma is that while there is a great need for young people with innovative ideas, fresh energy and a new vision, thes...
Some of the first graduates of the America’s Cup Endeavour programme have said while they never had an interest in sailing before, they now want the sport to remain a part of their lives forever.
This week The Royal Gazette met Ocean Archebal, Isaia...
DATE: Oct 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
Every year I root for Ngugi wa Thiong’o to win the Nobel Prize for literature.
The Kenyan writer has been a favourite to win for years. This year, according to gambling site Ladbrokes, the odds were 4-1 in Ngugi’s favour, with Haruki Murakami second ...
Internationally renowned saxophonist Godwin Louis topped the bill at a fundraiser for two charities last weekend.
The American musician travels the world performing.
At Sandys Secondary Middle School he took the stage with a group of talented jazz a...
Norma Blackman was always strongly independent. She credits her parents, Constance and Gilbert Cox.
“They taught me not to bring my problems home, to sort them out myself,” the 84-year-old said. “I didn’t find that harsh. I found that strengthening....
DATE: Oct 18, 2016 | CATEGORY: Home & Away | AUTHOR: Jessie Moniz Hardy
Only two years ago, 55 per cent of Scots voted to remain in the United Kingdom, which was then part of the European Union. Since then, Britain has decided it does not want to be part of the EU, so Scottish nationalists now want another vote. If their...
Julia Pitt
Big hair, boyfriends who look like they’re in rock bands, Saturday nights out dancing with no curfew — this is how I imagined my grown-up life as a starry-eyed ten-year-old.
At the time I was watching Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna’s f...
DATE: Oct 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Julia Pitt
The vulgarity is missing, as is the celebrity glitz. There are not any candidates ranting about sex tapes and adultery; there are no hacked e-mails. But even without the drama that only an American election can provide, the crisis is similar: on both...
