Newport to Bermuda Race
The 635-mile biennial Newport Bermuda Race is the oldest regularly scheduled ocean race, one of very few international distance races, and (with the Transpac Race) one of just two of the world's regularly scheduled races held almost entirely out of sight of land. Founded in 1906, the Bermuda Race is held for the 51st time in 2018.
The Bookmart Review – Bermudian Heroes
The Bookmart Review- Bermudian Heroes by Martin Buckley,department manager at The Bookmart At Brown & Co. In June, Bermuda celebrates Heroes Weekend and remembers those who fought for the rights we enjoy today. It’s also a
Do You Know… About ‘Letters of Marque’ and the Difference Between Privateering and Piracy?
Do You Know...About ‘Letters of Marque’ and the Difference Between Privateering and Piracy? by Horst Augustinovic From the 16th to the 19th centuries, privateering was part of naval warfare when governments authorised ships by letters of marque
Do You Know About Bermuda’s National Flower and Ireland’s National Rate Postage Stamp?
Do You Know... About Bermuda’s National Flower and Ireland’s National Rate Postage Stamp? by Horst Augustinovic Sisyrinchium bermudiana is a member of the Iris Family with a distinct purple flower with a bright yellow centre. It prefers
Experience Bermuda’s History and Heritage in The East End
The East End- Our History and Heritage, by Kristin White In May, we celebrate Heritage Month! It’s a time for residents and visitors alike to celebrate and learn about Bermuda’s history and culture. And for those
The Bookmart Review: Bermuda Five Centuries
The Bookmart Review: Bermuda Five Centuries by Martin Buckley, Department Manager at The Bookmart At Brown & Co. May is heritage month here in Bermuda and a time to celebrate the many faceted cultural diversity which
