The Consummate Bermudian

The role of Bermuda's endemic tree in our earliest economies and how it was saved from extinction. Ecology of the PlantThe ecology of the Bermuda cedar is nothing to sniff at; it was perfectly suited to the biological niche presented by Bermuda with its evolutionary adaptations. The cedar has widely spreading roots, enabling it to anchor itself in the ground against hurricane winds. It is also resistant to salt spray, making it an ideal island inhabitant. Cedar berries by Wolfgang…

September 9, 2023

Spiny & Guinea Chick: Know Your Bermuda Lobster

Ah, September: Labour Day, school back in, a mite cooler and lobster season! Can it get any better than this? From September 1st through March 31st each year, it is legal to possess, eat and trade in this wonderful crustacean…

August 29, 2023

Written by: John Barnes

The Consummate Bermudian

The Bermuda Pilot Gig

Asked to name the vessel that anchors Bermuda’s maritime history most would, justifiably, point to the Sloop, however, the local Pilot Gig was another innovative and uniquely Bermudian craft that played a vital role in Bermuda’s history. While the Sloop…

August 17, 2023

Written by: Peter Backeberg

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The Bermuda Roof

One of the best things to tell people about Bermuda (and there are lots of them) is that we catch our fresh water from the sky and store it under our homes because we have no natural source of fresh…

July 7, 2023

Written by: Peter Backeberg

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Man of Style: Know Your Bermuda Shorts

If you randomly ask anyone around the world what comes to mind when mentioning the word “Bermuda,” you typically will get one of two answers—the Bermuda Triangle or Bermuda shorts. I’ll save the mystery topic for another writer and will…

June 25, 2023

Photograph by: TABS Bermuda

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Bermudiana Book Collections

Whatever their backgrounds, Bermudians share a deep love of their country and a curiosity about its past, present and future. Perhaps that is why so many are keen collectors of Bermudiana books and pamphlets. As Anthony Pettit, dealer in Bermuda…

April 27, 2023

Written by: Elizabeth Jones

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