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A British member of the House of Lords who visited the Bermuda National Trust while on holiday said she would help Bermuda protect its cultural heritage. Baroness Andrews of Southover also praised the BNT for its conservation of the island’s heritage...

The steps of City Hall in Hamilton offered a welcome return to the stage yesterday for singer Joy T Barnum. Ms Barnum kicked off the Creatives Live! series from the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs with an hour’s music based on St Valenti...

A book by a Bermudian author has been given the seal of approval by US media magnate Oprah Winfrey. Girlcott, by Florenz Maxwell, was listed as must-read book in a recent edition of Ms Winfrey’s O Magazine. The coming-of-age novel is set during ...

The beat went on as Bermuda’s Gombeys took to the streets yesterday for their traditional new year’s performance – but with Covid-19 restrictions observed. Spectators watched from a distance this year, in line with a Covid-19 requirements, with peopl...

A Holiday Heartbeats concert went ahead at Hamilton’s City Hall despite Covid-19 restrictions. The lunchtime event featured musical performances by island artists. A spokeswoman for the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs said Covid-19 reg...

An “evolving blueprint” for Bermuda’s culture, and a podium for young people to have more say in government policy, are planned for the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports in the year ahead. Ernest Peets spoke on the Throne Speech plans laid out ...

Plans to support children, seniors and vulnerable people were outlined yesterday when the Government vowed to “drive a movement of change” for Bermuda. John Rankin, the Governor, said that there will also be help for those leaving the public care sys...

The City of Hamilton’s Taste of Bermuda drive-through culinary experience is just two short weeks away. The event will feature three nights of food and films to take place in the Par-la-Ville Car Park. The public is reminded that entry for each night...

Three young people won gift certificates after they took part in a competition to express their thoughts on emancipation. Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Community Affairs and Sport, congratulated first place winner Harmony Seymour, runner-up Melissa ...

An historian and writer is the new director of the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs. Kim Dismont-Robinson, who was folklife officer in the department for 15 years, will oversee programmes and events designed to promote and celebrate Bermu...

A new culture and heritage website was launched by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs on the eve of Bermuda Day. The site will serve as a central point for information about events, programmes, and education. Lovitta Foggo, the communit...

Pupils at a primary school celebrated island heroes as part of Black History Month yesterday. Youngsters at Northlands Primary in Pembroke were taught about football and cricket legend Calvin “Bummy” Symonds, a former pupil. They also learnt about Ma...