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A performer at Bermuda’s first Pride parade expects a bigger and better party the second time around. Nicky Gurret said yesterday that Bermuda Pride 2019 had been “an event full of joy”. She added: “That’s a great indication of how things went and ...

Dear Sir, I writing your column once again, to give my wholehearted support to the organisers of the most recent LGBTQ Pride Parade. Truly the message was given to those who oppose this issue, around the world, especially here in Bermuda. What a sig...

A second-year university student is making strides in her lifelong committal to social justice. Emily Sinclair, 19, spent her freshman year at St Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia, Canada, volunteering with charities and community events. Emil...

Dear Sir, In your publication of November 9, your correspondent, Peter Sanderson, referred to my recent letter and stated that I echoed what he had heard repeated by many concerning how Bermuda’s immigration laws have penalised black people and favou...

Recently, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP, met with local film maker Milton Raposo to discuss his upcoming documentary FABRIC: Portuguese History in Bermuda. The Department of Community and Cultura...

The president of the Azores regional government today flew out of Bermuda after taking part in celebrations for the 170th anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese immigrants. Vasco Cordeiro met David Burt, the Premier, as well as the Cabinet, b...

A documentary on the history of the Portuguese and how they came to Bermuda is due to be released at the end of this month after ten years of work. Milton Raposo, a Bermudian film-maker of Portuguese ancestry, said the film, Fabric: Portuguese Histor...

The Azores president said last night that Bermuda’s recognition of the Azorean contribution to Bermuda made him proud. Vasco Cordeiro, the president of the Azores regional government, said the first Portuguese immigrants who arrived 170 years ago wer...

A ceremonial tree planting was held today to mark the public holiday in honour of the 170th anniversary of the first Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda. Vasco Cordeiro, the president of the regional government in the Azores, joined David Burt, the Pre...

The new House of the Azores was opened this afternoon. David Burt, the Premier, and Vasco Cordeiro, the president of the Azores regional government, unveiled a plaque at the Casa Dos Acores - House of the Azores - charity near Admiralty House in Pemb...

A ceremonial procession celebrating 170 years of Portuguese culture in Bermuda was held this afternoon in Hamilton. Vasco Cordeiro, the president of the regional government in the Azores, walked alongside Charles Gosling, the Mayor of Hamilton, as on...

A writer and researcher said better education about the impact of Portuguese people on Bermuda is needed. Sandra Rouja said the contribution of people of Portuguese heritage to Bermuda had been overlooked in schools. She added: “I think the Portugues...