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

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

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

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

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

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 weekend. The workshop, hosted by American muralist Andre Trenier, was part of Hamilton’s Vi...

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

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

An activist and former Progressive Labour Party MP has condemned the demolition of Watlington House, which had ties to National Hero Mary Prince. Rolfe Commissiong called the move a “shameful” and “unforgivable“ act by the Government. The building w...

An historic building with ties to National Hero Mary Prince has been demolished

The Bermuda National Trust has published historic Bermuda slave registers online in a searchable spreadsheet format. The spreadsheets, available through the Bermuda National Trust website, were transcribed from original, handwritten Bermuda Slave Reg...

In acknowledgement of Black History Month, The Royal Gazette continues the publication of stories throughout February on African-American, Black Bermudian and global African people, events and institutions, and their contributions in history The...