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Students explore island’s history of slavery in educational journey

More than 200 P5 youngsters learnt about the development of a dark time in Bermuda

More than 200 P5 youngsters learnt about the development of a dark time in Bermuda

• Jan 23, 2025 8:00 AM

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Activists encourage reparation talks across Caricom region

The Repair Campaign urges Bermuda residents to be educated about the lasting effects of enslavement

The Repair Campaign urges Bermuda residents to be educated about the lasting effects of enslavement

• Aug 03, 2024 8:00 AM

General

Resource guide highlights enslaved persons

The National Museum of Bermuda publishes Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson

The National Museum of Bermuda publishes Freedom Narratives of Enslaved Bermudians Mary Prince and Benjamin Benson

• Aug 03, 2024 7:57 AM

General

Charity commends church for reparation and apology stance

Acceptance of expedited billion-plus dollar payment wins praise from Bermuda’s curb

Acceptance of expedited billion-plus dollar payment wins praise from Bermuda’s curb

• Mar 28, 2024 9:44 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

Politics

Island archivists welcome digital records project

Programme is focused on records from early period of enslavement

Programme is focused on records from early period of enslavement

• Feb 12, 2024 11:08 AM

Opinion Writer

Codfish and potatoes: the origins

Khalid Wasi suggests a dark history behind one of Bermuda greatest culinary traditions

Khalid Wasi suggests a dark history behind one of Bermuda greatest culinary traditions

• Jan 26, 2024 8:00 AM

Politics

UWI appeals for family records of enslavement

Former BBC World News America anchor Laura Trevelyan is working on an online archives project

Former BBC World News America anchor Laura Trevelyan is working on an online archives project

• Jan 18, 2024 7:56 AM

Opinion Writer

Emancipation’s historical importance to the Caribbean

Benito Wheatley reminds that today’s generations are so far removed from slavery that they may not truly appreciate the horrors inflicted upon their people

Benito Wheatley reminds that today’s generations are so far removed from slavery that they may not truly appreciate the horrors inflicted upon their people

• Aug 18, 2023 7:57 AM

Religion

Historic church holds service to celebrate abolition of slavery

St Peter’s Church member Grace Rawlins was eager to continue a tradition started by the church in 2015

St Peter’s Church member Grace Rawlins was eager to continue a tradition started by the church in 2015

• Aug 05, 2023 8:00 AM

Letters to the Editor

Best emancipation ever ...

Letter writer Wayne Scott reminds that the greatest salvation is in accepting Christ the Lord into your heart

Letter writer Wayne Scott reminds that the greatest salvation is in accepting Christ the Lord into your heart

• Aug 01, 2023 7:59 AM

General

Activist calls on people to fight for what they believe

Glenn Fubler and other activists reflect on the arrival of a ship carrying enslaved people to island’s waters 188 years ago

Glenn Fubler and other activists reflect on the arrival of a ship carrying enslaved people to island’s waters 188 years ago

• Aug 01, 2023 7:53 AM

Letters to the Editor

Mary Prince statue should be on Cabinet grounds

The Right Reverend Ewen Ratteray makes a case for relocating Sally Bassett to the Foot of the Lane

The Right Reverend Ewen Ratteray makes a case for relocating Sally Bassett to the Foot of the Lane

• Jul 29, 2023 7:59 AM

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Celebration of the arts to mark Emancipation anniversary

Community groups come together with the aim of promoting ‘the best of humanity’

Community groups come together with the aim of promoting ‘the best of humanity’

• Jul 28, 2023 7:53 AM

Politics

MPs to mark anniversary of watershed emancipation date

On July 22, 1833, politicians in the House of Commons passed the Emancipation Bill, which paved the way for slaves to be emancipated just over a year later

On July 22, 1833, politicians in the House of Commons passed the Emancipation Bill, which paved the way for slaves to be emancipated just over a year later

• Jul 21, 2023 7:58 AM

Education

Clearwater Middle School honours Mary Prince with film

Education minister Diallo Rabain praises the students for hard work and talent at the premiere

Education minister Diallo Rabain praises the students for hard work and talent at the premiere

• Jun 24, 2023 12:00 PM

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Mural celebrates emancipation

A mural celebrating emancipation has been created on Church Street. A spokeswoman for the City of Hamilton said it was created during an art workshop at the we...

A mural celebrating emancipation has been created on Church ...

• Apr 25, 2023 2:00 PM

Politics

Burch blasted as being ‘arrogant and ignorant’ over house demolition

Rolfe Commissiong said Watlington House could have been used to highlight the island’s struggle against racism

Rolfe Commissiong said Watlington House could have been used to highlight the island’s struggle against racism

• Mar 14, 2023 7:59 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