History was made on Sunday, May 12th, when Bermuda’s first radio station Z.M.B, was opened and gave a programme throughout the day. (more…)
Heritage
Classic Crow's Nest
2 1/2 Hours N.Y- Bermuda
Some assemblymen began to view with alarm the large amount of money which has been spent at the marine airport on Darrell’s island after Pan-American Airways initiated a landplane service at the U.S. Army’s Kindley Field under a temporary arrangement.…
December 13, 2011
Classic Crow's Nest
May 1946
“We’re going to Somerset,” announced my three year old, “in a lovely motor car.” (more…)
December 13, 2011
Classic Crow's Nest
April 1946
In addition, the bill would ban the importation of secondhamd motor cars, nor would any auto-bicycles or automobiles be allowed on the public roads until 100 taxi-cabs have been licensed. (more…)
December 13, 2011
Heritage
Searching for Sir George Part 2
It is easy to misplace a heart—lovesick teenagers do it all the time. Composed of soft tissue, actual hearts quickly decompose in the ground and leave no physical traces for archaeologists to find. I hoped that the rest of Sir…
November 29, 2011
Heritage
Requiem for A Railway
Bermuda’s little railway started to die with the old year. At midnight, 1947/1948, the first pike of the Hamilton-Somerset line was ceremoniously removed, and demolition began. The bells heralding the New Year chimed in with sounds of pick and shovel.…
September 16, 2011
