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A Dark Iris by Elizabeth J. Jones
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A Dark Iris by Elizabeth J. Jones

An excerpt from the novel by Bermudian magazine contributor Elizabeth J. Jones, published recently by Blouse and Skirt (Blue Banyon) Books. A Dark Iris was shortlisted for the 2018 CODE Burt Award for Caribbean Young Adult Literature and is available in Bermuda's bookstores. Elizabeth Jones will be signing books this Thursday, June 27th at the Bermuda National Library from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.  After the dishes were done, she couldn’t help going to her pastels box to make sure it was still there.…

June 25, 2019

Written by: Elizabeth J. Jones

Prudent Rebels: Bermudians and the First Age of Revolution
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Prudent Rebels: Bermudians and the First Age of Revolution

The National Museum of Bermuda and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs have officially released their latest publication, Prudent Rebels: Bermudians and the First Age of Revolution, written by Bermudian Dr. Clarence Maxwell, with contributions from fellow Bermudian, Dr.…

June 6, 2019

It’s Superbia
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It’s Superbia

While Bermuda’s entertainment scene boasts a plethora of discernible talent across all performance mediums, anyone who recalls the island’s heyday will tell you that it’s nowhere near as booming as it used to be. Decreased population numbers, live music venue…

April 22, 2019

Written by: Charles Doyle

Remembering Roland Skinner: 1940 – 2018
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Remembering Roland Skinner: 1940 – 2018

Bermuda photography legend, Roland Skinner passed away late last year, and while we will miss the man behind the lens, his photographs depicting the beauty and charm of Bermuda will live on. Skinner got his start at the age of…

January 28, 2019

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Bermuda Cat Tales

Curl up with a furry bundle of heartwarming cat memories in this tale of a life spent with Bermuda felines. Acclaimed island singer-songwriter Val Sherwood lovingly documents the lives and fortunes of the many rescue cats she has helped over…

January 22, 2019

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BNG’s New Executive Director

It’s been more than 20 years since Peter Lapsley first got excited about art. Charming and erudite, the 42-year-old Bermudian has lost none of his enthusiasm since that first awakening. Lapsley is the new executive director of the Bermuda National…

January 19, 2019

Written by: Duncan Hall

Photograph by: Meredith Andrews