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From a galaxy far, far away to the Speciality Cinema, Star Wars is as much a part of Bermuda’s Christmas this year as cassava pie, eggnog and the boat parade. The relaunched but pleasingly scruffy and unrefurbished Millennium Falcon is clearly the m...

The unique cultural flair of Bermuda’s “back of town” should be at the heart of its revitalisation, according to area advocates. Architect Charles Daniels called for people who visit North East Hamilton to join residents and business owners in “polis...

Soldiers from the Black Watch revisited the well dug by their forebears in 1849 — thought to be the first time the famous regiment has returned to the spot since. The pipes and drums of the legendary Scottish regiment, now the 3rd Battalion of the Ro...

The Bermuda Arts Council is seeking applicants worthy of financial grants, according to a recent advertisement. The advertisement, posted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, calls for projects which would be suitable for grants from ...

Twelve “Precious Gems” have completed a summer camp aimed at building their self-confidence and leadership skills. The female students, aged between 11 and 14, took part in the Precious Gems programme run by Teen Services, and were commended at a com...

Anthony and Hannah Astwood were humble 18th-century salt rakers. Today they have hundreds of descendants including at least two knights, former Premier Sir John Swan and former Chief Justice and Court of Appeals president, Sir James Astwood. A family...

This columnist confesses to being nearly overwhelmed trying to keep abreast of events highlighting our National Heroes. Our celebrations began with a party on Front Street on Friday evening that moved to Dockyard early on Saturday morning and culmina...

Joao Almeida wasn’t born in Bermuda but he was determined to preserve a special part of the Island’s history. The carpenter transformed a dead cedar tree at Coral Beach Club into a beautiful railing. As the tree had likely been on the property for ...

The tenth annual Communication of the District Grand Lodge of Bermuda, English Constitution, was held on May 15. It was well attended by brethren of the three Constitutions in Bermuda. It was a special meeting as Wor Bro Michael Edward Smith, the new...

The naming and recognition committee for National Heroes has been likened by the Opposition to a secret society after the minister in charge, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, declined to name members. Ms Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Community, Cultural Af...

Trae Trott isn’t shying away from his family’s native history — he’s embracing it. The 21-year-old took it upon himself to learn how to sing and play the Pow Wow drum a couple of years ago. This weekend he’ll be showing off his skills at the St Davi...

Bermuda Heroes Weekend has announced that J’Ouvert and Parade of Bands have been moved to the Royal Naval Dockyard from the originally scheduled location at Morgan’s Point. Organisers say that all other scheduled events will remain at their planned l...