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Registration is open for the Bermuda National Trust’s Palm Sunday Walk, which will be held in Southampton. It is expected to draw hundreds of residents and visitors to explore parts of the parish not usually open to the public. A BNT spokesman said: “The walk will start from Port Royal School at 1pm, latest start 2pm, with parking […]

Registration is now open for the Bermuda National Trust’s popular Palm Sunday Walk, which will be held in Southampton Parish on April 2nd. A spokesperson said, “It is expected to draw hundreds of residents and visitors to explore parts of the parish not usually open to the public. “The walk will start from Port Royal School at 1:00pm [latest start […]

A BNT spokesperson said, “The news that Watlington House in Devonshire has been demolished has come as a shock. In 2021, the Bermuda National Trust, along with a number of other groups, objected to the proposed demolition of the house, due to the site’s historical link with National Hero Mary Prince. In August 2021 it was announced that […]

An archaeological dig aims to shed light on the history of enslaved Bermudians who lived and worked in St George’s. The Bermuda National Trust has joined forces with the University of Rochester, based in western New York state, for a combined research project at the Globe museum to better understand the island’s history and World Heritage Site. A […]

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 Registers for 1821, 1827, 1830, 1833 and 1834 with the permission of the Bermuda Archives. They include the number, names, sex and occupation of enslaved people alongside […]

A Peace Tree Campaign launched close to a year ago to promote peace locally and globally was marked with a presentation attended by one of the founding members of the Progressive Group. Izola Harvey, 97, gave a speech at a tree planting in Springfield, Somerset about how in 1959 she did not let the fact that she was […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s annual Auction and Jumble Sale will be held at the Jack King Building and Commercial Slat House in the Botanical Gardens in Paget. Known as Bermuda’s largest recycling event, the sale draws a wide range of customers, including antique collectors. All items are donated, with the money raised going to the trust’s mission to […]

Photographers with an eye for architecture are being asked to take pictures for the Bermuda National Trust’s 2024 calendar. Entries for the Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture will be judged based on creativity, originality, portrayal of the theme and overall impact. The People’s Choice winner will also receive $500. Karen Border, the trust’s executive […]

Are you a talented photographer? If so, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] invites anyone with an interest in photography to submit entries for its 2024 Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest, featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture, with the People’s Choice winner set to receive $500. “The Trust’s annual calendar has often showcased the work of one photographer or artist. For the 2024 […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] Auction & Jumble Sale is back after a two-year hiatus. A spokesperson said, “After a two-year hiatus, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] is delighted to host its annual Auction & Jumble Sale at the Jack King Building and Commercial Slat House in the Botanical Gardens again. “Bermuda’s largest recycling event, the Auction & Jumble […]

BUILT HERITAGE | FEBRUARY 2023 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that will highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings. Our last article covered the risks of leaving a lifetime interest in a property to a person not the ultimate beneficiary […]

Children were given the opportunity to fall in love with nature on Valentine’s Day as part of an annual outdoor event organised by the Bermuda National Trust. About 200 children, parents, grandparents and camp leaders gathered for the Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond where they learnt about the reserve’s different habitats and cultural features from local experts. […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] hosted the annual Children’s Nature Walk yesterday [Feb 14] at Spittal Pond. A spokesperson said, “Valentine’s Day was the perfect day for children to grow their love for nature at the Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond, sponsored by Arch. “Around 200 children, parents, grandparents and camp leaders enjoyed the sunshine […]

A popular annual fixture at the Bermuda National Trust went down a treat at the charity’s Paget headquarters this morning. Karen Border, executive director of the trust, said the plant and bake sale got “lucky with the weather”. “We got a good turnout bright and early looking for plants you could not necessarily get at the nurseries – […]

Gardeners who want to get a jump on spring planting and anyone with a sweet tooth should head to the Bermuda National Trust’s plant and bake sale today. The event will go ahead between 8.30am and noon at the trust’s Waterville headquarters on Pomander Road, Paget. Karen Border, the BNT executive director, said: “We invite everyone to Waterville […]

The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] Plant & Bake Sale is “set to go ahead rain or shine” this Saturday [Feb 11] from 8.30am to noon at BNT headquarters at Waterville on Pomander Road in Paget. “We invite everyone to Waterville this Saturday to choose from a fabulous selection of plants, from bedding annuals to unusual trees and shrubs, native and […]

A pastor locked in a legal battle over his church lease has won a court victory after a judge ordered that “eyesore” shipping containers placed in front of his church should be moved. Their removal was ordered to allow the pastor, Leroy Bean, to regain use of Hamilton Parish Temperance Hall after his ministry was put out of […]

Free spaces are open for the Bermuda National Trust’s “climate change agents” camp over the upcoming half-term break for government schools. Twelve extra places remain for children aged 11 to 14 from families in financial need, during the break from February 13 to 17. The camp will be held at the trust’s headquarters, Waterville, on Pomander Road in […]

The Bermuda National Trust invites applications for free places on its Climate Change Agents camp over the Government school half term break from 13-17 February. A spokesperson said, ” The fully sponsored camp for children aged 11-14 will be held at the Trust’s headquarters, Waterville, 2 Pomander Road.” “We are pleased to offer 12 free places at this camp for […]

Environmental groups have raised concerns about plans for a hotel and retail development on Warwick’s South Shore. The application, submitted by OBM on behalf of applicant George Grundmuellar, seeks in-principal approval for a branded 56-unit residential hotel on the lot immediately east of the Bermudiana Beach Resort, along with a large retail building. The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, the […]

The Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust will hold a guided walk at Southlands Park in Warwick on Saturday [January 28]. The walk, starting at 8.30 am, is free for members of both groups. Non-members are encouraged to donate. A flyer for the event reads: “Birds, trees, plants, history and whimsy – all in one place. […]

BUILT HERITAGE | JANUARY 2023 This article attempts to highlight the perils of leaving life interests in properties. In most cases the house tends to become neglected or eventually derelict because there is no incentive for the life tenant to maintain the building when it will eventually go to another beneficiary. Mount Pleasant is one of the oldest […]

A 10-acre plot of land home to invasive plants and sheep could open as the island’s newest nature reserve in 2024. Buy Back Bermuda – a collaborative initiative by the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audubon Society – announced earlier this year it had purchased the land on Alton Hill with the goal of making it the High Point […]

The Bermuda National Trust wants to make a Warwick nature reserve a stronghold for native and endemic species, according to a Conservation Management Plan. The voluntary plan, submitted to the Department of Planning this week, is intended to set out a long-term plan to cull invasive species from the Sherwin Nature Reserve, which is located off Middle Road […]

Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage: Southampton It was more than 30 years ago that a small group of dedicated volunteers at the Bermuda National Trust began to make a list of Bermuda’s old buildings. The task they set themselves was first to identify, then photograph, sketch the roof plan and note the condition of all the surviving structures marked on […]

Environmental groups have launched formal objections in an effort to halt the construction of a parking lot and events lawn on a national park. The Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust have objected to the proposal’s use of the southeastern corner of the Southlands National Park – which is zoned a woodland reserve — and urged the Development […]

The Bermuda National Trust is holding its annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at the BNT headquarters in Paget, offering a variety of items made and designed by locals, with the shop open until Christmas Eve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is holding its annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at BNT headquarters and historic home, Waterville located on 2 Pomander Road, […]

Local artists will have their products on sale at the Bermuda National Trust’s annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop in the run up Christmas. The sixth annual market features items from almost 20 local vendors and will take place at the BNT headquarters and historic home Waterville, in Paget. A spokeswoman for BNT said: “Each item is unique and created […]

A $1.5 million fundraising campaign has been launched to transform 10 acres in Southampton into a new public nature reserve. Buy Back Bermuda, a collaborative initiative between the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audubon Society, announced last year that it has purchased the property on Alton Hill. The site, which would be renamed the High Point Nature Reserve, […]

Buy Back Bermuda, a collaborative initiative between the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust, announces a “$1.5 million campaign to create a public nature reserve at the recently acquired 10 acres in Southampton, and to maintain it and other Buy Back Bermuda nature reserves for the enjoyment of all.” A spokesperson said, “Buy Back Bermuda strives […]

The Bermuda National Trust is proud to announce the launch of Southampton, the tenth and last in its Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage series. Priced at $55, copies can be purchased at Waterville, our Trustworthy shop at the Globe Museum in St George’s, or at Hamilton bookstores. Southampton is the perfect Christmas gift for anyone with an interest in Bermuda’s architecture […]

We are pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 Raffle. Congratulations to our 2022 winners. Many thanks to everyone who supported us and helped make this year’s raffle possible! BMW i3 Electric Car – Ticket Number: 1004 – Winner: Jacob Estis Pedego Bike – Ticket Number: 0738 – Winner: Carol Feathers Lindo’s Voucher – Ticket Number: 0118 […]

All eyes were on St George’s last night as thousands of revellers took in the sights of the Old Town at the return of the Christmas walkabout. Restaurants, bars and shops were open late with historic Bermuda National Trust properties at their festive finest. Karen Border, executive director of the charity, said the Trust had been gearing up for “a […]

The Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout event was held last night in [Dec 2] in St George’s, with a large crowd coming out to enjoy the always popular event. A spokesperson previously said, “For over 40 years, this highly anticipated event has signaled the start of the festive season in Bermuda. “BNT historic homes including Tucker House, The Old Rectory, […]

Letter to the Editor  Dear Sir, Bermuda’s environmental organisations continue to do all we can to advocate for conservation of our island’s environment, but sometimes we lose – and Bermuda loses too. The latest casualty is property on Devonshire Marsh zoned Open Space at 79 Middle Road, Devonshire, owned by Island Construction Services. For more than 20 years […]

Environmental groups have called on the Minister of Home Affairs to overturn a decision to allow development on Devonshire Marsh. Island Construction was given the green light by the Development Applications Board in August to erect three two-storey warehouse buildings near the company’s Middle Road headquarters by the junction with Parson’s Lane. However, a coalition of the Bermuda National Trust, […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] Christmas Walkabout will be held today [Dec 2] from 6.00pm to 9.00pm in St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “The World Heritage Site of St. George’s is the place to be tonight for the Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. “BNT historic homes including Tucker House, The Old Rectory, Bridge House, Buckingham, Reeve Court […]

St George is getting into the Christmas spirit with a series of activities promising to bring new life to the old town. The St George’s Stakeholder Committee has released a schedule of events to take place in the town in the coming weeks including annual favourites such as the Bermuda National Trust Walkabout on December 2 and the town’s New […]

The architectural heritage of Southampton has been highlighted in the latest – and final – edition of the Bermuda National Trust’s Architectural Heritage book series. The series, which started in 1995, took a parish-by-parish look at the island’s buildings and the people who built, lived and worked inside them. Southampton was written by historian Edward Harris, edited and co-written […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] Christmas Walkabout is set to take place next Friday, December 2 in St George’s. A spokesperson said, “St. George’s is the place to be on the evening of Friday 2 December to enjoy the magic of the Bermuda National Trust Christmas Walkabout in the World Heritage Site. For over 40 years, this highly anticipated event […]

Staff from a reinsurance firm rolled up their sleeves to help spruce up a St George landmark. Volunteers from Ascot Bermuda Limited joined the Bermuda National Trust during the Trust’s volunteer day last week to clean out all four floors and the gardens of the Globe Museum. Charlotte Andrews, the BNT’s head of cultural heritage, who led the […]

The Bermuda National Trust is launching ‘Southampton,’ the tenth and last in its Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage series. A spokesperson said, “The series, begun in 1995, covers every parish and the City of Hamilton. It highlights the architecture of the most interesting buildings on the island and the people who built, lived and worked in them. In its entirety, it is […]

Some 30 employees of Ascot Bermuda Limited took part in volunteering to provide a “corporate lift” to the Globe Museum. A spokesperson said, “Ascot Bermuda Limited came out in force for Bermuda National Trust’s latest corporate volunteering day, just in time to help prepare for the Christmas Walkabout happening in the World Heritage Site on Friday, December 2. […]

About 30 Ascot Bermuda Limited staff stepped away from their desks to give another corporate lift to the Globe Museum, which is part of the Outstanding Universal Value of the Unesco Site. It was in support of the Bermuda National Trust’s latest corporate volunteering day, just in time to help prepare for the Christmas Walkabout happening in the […]

The traditional start of Christmastime in St George’s, put on hold by Covid-19 since 2020, returns next month with free shuttle buses serving the East End for the night. The Bermuda National Trust’s Christmas Walkabout, bringing guests to the World Heritage Site on December 2, will offer three shuttles running on a loop from parking at Kindley Field […]

The first tree has been planted as part of an annual initiative to recognise Bermuda’s philanthropists and the help they provided during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Bermuda recently partnered with the Bermuda National Trust to plant the tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery in honour of AFP’s National Philanthropy Day. Ann Spencer-Arscott […]

The winners have been announced for the Bermuda National Trust’s student art competition, sponsored by the insurance firm Sompo International and entitled “Bermuda Roots”. Artwork from primary, middle and senior school students was judged by artists Jahbarri Wilson, Jill Amos Raine and Tiffany Banner. The judges also included Meredith Ebbin and Vincent Chaves, of the Bermuda National Trust, […]

A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of its student art competition sponsored by Sompo International. This year’s theme was ‘Bermuda Roots.’ “Submitted artwork from primary, middle, and senior school students was judged by artists Jahbarri Wilson, Jill Amos Raine and Tiffany Banner; Meredith Ebbin and Vincent Chaves of Bermuda National Trust; […]

The Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP] of Bermuda recently partnered with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] to plant a tree in the Royal Naval Dockyard Cemetery. A spokesperson said, “The tree will become part of a larger plot for an annual planting by AFP Bermuda to recognise Bermuda philanthropists in honour of AFP’s National Philanthropy Day. “National Philanthropy […]

Archaeologist Dr Michael Jarvis will discuss the discoveries from the Smith’s Island Archaeology Project at a Bermuda National Trust event on Monday [November 21]. The Trust Talk, After the Dig: Smith’s Island Archaeology Project, Discoveries and Myths, starts at 6 pm, costing $20 for members and $25 for non-members. The Trust Talk flyer reads: “Come and hear about this hidden […]

The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the winners of the student art competition “Bermuda Roots”, sponsored by SOMPO International. Click here to view all entries!

An environmentally friendly programme offering live cedar trees for rent over the Christmas season has been launched for the second year by the Bermuda National Trust. The trees, grown by Bermuda Green Thumb on Brighton Hill, are just under 4ft. Once returned to the trust in January, they will be replanted in nature reserves across the island. Myles […]

Dear Sir, A landowner cuts down a swath of protected nature reserve, including mature and dense native and endemic species, to create a “viewing corridor” to the sea. Against the decision of the Development Applications Board and the recommendation of the Director of Planning, the minister responsible for the environment allows him to get away with just a […]

Clarien employees embarked on their tree planting initiative in partnership with the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] with an aim to “plant 100 native and endemic trees per year for the next three years” Michael DeCouto, Clarien’s EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, previously said, “We are extremely pleased to be able to partner with Bermuda National Trust and help in its […]

Turks & Caicos, a sister jurisdiction to our south, has offered lessons for Bermuda in bringing about regrowth from ecological disaster. On the eve of a three-year tree-planting drive to be launched tomorrow by Clarien Bank with the Bermuda National Trust, a leading conservationist from the Caribbean island group shared what real environmental recovery looked like. Bryan Naqqi […]

Noting it is a “sustainable local option,” the Bermuda National Trust is offering a Christmas cedar tree rental programme, allowing people to ‘rent’ a tree for the holiday season, which can be returned in January, when it will be planted in a nature reserve. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s [BNT] popular live cedar tree rental programme piloted last year is back again, […]

BUILT HERITAGE |Temperance Hall, 93 North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish | OCTOBER 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that will highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings. The Hamilton Parish Friendly Temperance Society was founded in 1846 and its first meetings […]

A nature reserve and a museum run by the Bermuda National Trust were recently bolstered by volunteers from two firms. A team of 45 staff members from Walkers (Bermuda) Limited spent a day planting trees, removing trash and clearing pathways at the BNT’s Gilbert Nature Reserve in Sandys. Meanwhile, eight staff members from Markel Bermuda Limited helped to […]

A Bermuda National Trust [BNT] nature reserve and a museum have benefitted from the time and energy of teams from Walkers Limited and Markel this month. A spokesperson said, “A team of 45 staff from Walkers [Bermuda] Limited spent a day tree planting, removing trash and clearing pathways at BNT’s Gilbert Nature Reserve in Sandys.” “We are always delighted to […]

Hundreds of trees will be planted in a three-year partnership between a financial institution and a preservation charity. Clarien Bank announced that it will team up with the Bermuda National Trust to add native and endemic specimens as well as shrubs in public places. A company spokesman said that 100 trees would be planted each year for the […]

Clarien Bank announced a partnership with the Bermuda National Trust to “plant 100 native and endemic trees per year for the next three years.” A spokesperson said, “The tree planting initiative, which launches next month, is a core part of the values of Clarien+ — a premium banking service and product offering for qualifying clients — as well as part of […]

A fashion show fundraiser last Saturday [Oct 1] at the Bermuda National Trust’s Verdmont property. A spokesperson said, “Verdmont, a Bermuda National Trust historic house and garden, was the splendid setting for a one-of-a-kind fabulous fashion show on Saturday October 1st. Most likely for the first time in its 300-year history it hosted a Fashion Show Fundraiser! “Sharon Nannini […]

BUILT HERITAGE |Nonsuch Island | September 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that will highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings. The mention of Nonsuch Island spontaneously brings to mind images of the Bermuda cahow, or petrel, especially their oh-so-cute fluffy chicks. […]

A conservation group has expressed hope that a recent government procurement notice would mean new life for empty buildings at the Southlands national park. However, the Bermuda National Trust echoed concerns voiced by the Bermuda Audubon Society about plans for an event lawn and parking area on the southeast corner of the property. Karen Border, BNT executive director, said: “BNT […]

Furniture, art and housewares will be on sale at “affordable prices” when a heritage charity reopens its second-hand pop-up shop this week. The Bermuda National Trust will welcome customers from Thursday, when they are invited to “seek out ‘treasures’ ranging from glassware and china to artwork, antiques and curios”. Dörte Horsfield, the charity’s head of development, said: “We […]

The Bermuda National Trust is reopening its second-hand pop-up shop on Thursday [Sept 29] and invites the public to come and seek out ‘treasures’ ranging from glassware and china to artwork, antiques and curios. A spokesperson said, “Trust Treasures” at Waterville, 2 Pomander Road will be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm until the end of […]

Retroactive plans for works at a Southampton graveyard which raised concerns about the handling of remains have been rejected by the Development Applications Board. St Anne’s Church had sought retroactive planning approval for the addition of two gravesites and refurbishment of two existing gravesites in the church’s graveyard, along with the creation of a retaining wall and a […]

The Minister of Public Works has defended the Government’s decision to grant access to camping and vehicular traffic at Cooper’s Island Park and Nature Reserve during the Cup Match holiday. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch was speaking in response to calls by environmentalists to halt the practice of granting access on the basis of protections given to the nature reserve portion, and […]

BUILT HERITAGE | Victoria and Albert Lodge No. 1027 G.U.O. of O.F., 84 Somerset Road | AUGUST 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that will highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings. The Grand United Order of Oddfellows was founded […]

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] and Sompo International are inviting students to explore ‘Bermuda roots’ through art. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the launch of its second Student Art Competition, sponsored by Sompo International.” Karen Border, Executive Director, said, “We are delighted to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to explore the […]

The Bermuda National Trust is accepting unwanted items ahead of the reopening of the Trust Treasures Shop. Items will be sold or go under the hammer at the Trust Treasures auction with proceeds going towards protecting and promoting Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage. Clothing, books [except old hardback books], toys, electrical goods or plastic items will not be accepted. Donations […]

Part-Time Shop Manager 19 September – 23 December The Bermuda National Trust is seeking a part-time, temporary manager for its Trust Treasures shop and Christmas Pop-Up Shop at Waterville, 2 Pomander Road, Paget. This job may suit a retired person with retail experience. Trust Treasures The shop will be open from 23 September to 26 November. It sells […]

Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies for Charity continues fundraising drive The Butterfield Bermuda Championship Birdies for Charity programme is in full swing. Tournament organisers have already partnered with 40 local charities who are now poised to benefit from the charity programme, established by the PGA Tour in 1971 as an integral part of many official tournaments to help raise […]

The Bermuda National Trust has raised concerns about potential disturbance of graves at a Southampton church after work was carried out in the graveyard without planning permission. Earlier this summer, St Anne’s Church sought retroactive planning approval for the addition of two grave sites and refurbishment of two existing grave sites in the church’s graveyard. The project also […]

BUILT HERITAGE: July 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings.  Hiding behind a high wall on St John’s Road is a house with a lot of social history. Built in 1826 by […]

University students interning at an accounting firm offered a community perspective and hands-on assistance to help an historic landmark. PwC interns spoke last week with the Bermuda National Trust about the role that Verdmont Museum in Smith’s could play within the community. The students shared their ideas of how the African Diaspora Heritage Trail site could be interpreted, […]

A talk and book launch featuring Dr Michael Jarvis will be hosted by the Bermuda National Trust entitled: Digging into Early Bermuda. Dr Jarvis and a team of 15 Bermudian, British and American students have recently performed excavation work at Smith’s Islands, the long-term project’s ninth field season. They will present their findings to BNT members and the public at […]

Bermudian university students interning at PwC this summer made their mark on the heritage of Verdmont museum in Smith’s Parish on Friday 5 August. A spokesperson said, “Working with the Bermuda National Trust Heritage Team, the interns provided hands-on help and insightful input for the Trust’s ongoing efforts to expand community and cultural tourism experiences at the African […]

A “stop work” order has been placed on a controversial project to clear an area of Harrington Sound Road that was once protected as coastal reserve. A spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed that the “stop work” order was signed at the Shark Hole site in Hamilton Parish on July 22 owing to specific criteria under […]

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Ernest Peets, recently visited Smith’s Island, in St George’s, where archaeologists have been uncovering remnants of the possible first capital of Bermuda. Michael Jarvis and his team of students from the University of Rochester, as well as Bermudian volunteers and a group from the University of Southampton in England, have been working […]

An environmental charity has raised serious concerns over Government’s decision to grant access to a nature reserve for campers and their vehicles over the Cup Match holiday. The reserve – Cooper’s Island Nature Reserve – is categorised as a Class A protected area under The National Parks Act 1986 and as such camping and vehicular traffic is not normally permitted […]

The community helped us choose the new colour for BNT headquarters ‘Waterville’ a few months ago. This time Bermuda National Trust property ‘Springfield’ in Somerset will have a facelift. Please help us choose one of the following colours from our palette of historic colours! To place your vote, click here. We’ve narrowed it down to three colours, and sample […]

The Government has pushed back at allegations that it is rubber-stamping the development of environmentally sensitive land, insisting that safeguards are in place to ensure the public is consulted on any development before the bulldozers move in. In a statement on Friday, a spokesman for the Ministry of Home Affairs, said that laws that came into effect earlier […]

A team of Girl Scouts from the US is on the island to take part in an international clean-up operation. The group, consisting of around 100 members, teamed up with Bermuda’s Girl Guides to clear debris from a beach and neighbouring nature reserves. The partnership came about through Troop FriendSHIP Bermuda – a five-night cruise during which US […]

Girl Scouts from 23 US states will collaborate with Bermuda’s Girl Guides in a clean-up of west end beaches and nature reserves, and the project, coordinated by the Bermuda National Trust, scheduled for today. In total, the environmental exercise will involve more than 150 Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and their leaders. The American Girl Scouts will be on […]

BUILT HERITAGE: June 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings.  Located to the east of what once was the Royal Barracks with views of the sea on one side and the parade […]

The “desecration” of Bermuda’s environment will continue unless there is a huge public outcry to stop development of green spaces, according to the Bermuda National Trust. The comments came after work started to clear a site on Harrington Sound Road for a four-bedroom house on an area that used to be protected as coastal reserve. The site, overlooking […]

The ‘Emancipation Cup Match‘ walkabout was held in Sandys today [July 3] taking people on a route which tells the “stories of yesteryear” including pre-emancipation, Cup Match observances, the Friendly Society in Somerset, Somerset Cricket Club and more. A Friends of Sandys spokesperson previously said, “The route will include sites which tell stories of yesteryear…times pre-emancipation; the story of […]

The Bermuda National Trust heritage awards were recently presented after a two-year gap. A spokesperson said, “Larry Mills, Richard Spurling, Chaplain Dr. Kevin Santucci and 15-year-old Luke Foster were amongst those receiving top awards for their contribution to Bermuda’s cultural or natural heritage. “The annual awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or groups which have […]

A chaplain who has taught people how to grow their own food has been honoured for “making a very positive contribution to a more sustainable Bermuda”. Kevin Santucci was one of several people recognised at the Bermuda National Trust heritage awards, which were held on Wednesday after a two-year gap owing to the pandemic. The annual awards recognise […]

BUILT HERITAGE: May 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings.  Watlington House has been much altered and it not known exactly when it was built. However a house on the site is […]

BUILT HERITAGE: April 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings.  When the building of the Dockyard began in 1809 the British Admiralty had a desperate need for labourers. So, 74 English and […]

Bermuda National Trust headquarters “Waterville”, at the Foot of the Lane, is due for painting and we would like your help to choose the colour. In 2018, a team of experts analysed the very old paint layers on some of the Trust’s historic buildings. From this research, we were able to create a palette of historic colours, which […]

BUILT HERITAGE: April 2022 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda’s endangered historic buildings.    When the building of the Dockyard began in 1809 the British Admiralty had a desperate need for labourers. So, 74 English […]

Buy Back Bermuda said they are “thrilled to be opening the Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve in Hamilton Parish to the public today” after the “3.4-acre property was purchased with public donations to Buy Back Bermuda in 2008 and work to restore it as a nature reserve began in 2019.” A spokesperson said, “Buy Back Bermuda is a joint […]

An environmental coalition has today announced what they intend to become their fourth nature reserve – Alton Hill in Southampton. Buy Back Bermuda – a collaboration between the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Audubon Society – made the announcement as they formally opened the Eve’s Pond Nature Reserve after years of work to restore the Hamilton Parish […]

Bermuda’s environmental charities will band together on Friday to celebrate Earth Day – and have urged the public to do their part for the environment. Greenrock, Keep Bermuda Beautiful, the Bermuda National Trust and other groups said they will release a list of 13 different environmental actions that anyone can do on April 22 to help make a […]

After a two year hiatus, the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] will be presenting its annual Environment and Cultural Heritage Awards in 2022, and is inviting the public to submit nominations. A spokesperson said, “The BNT Annual Awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations or groups which have worked for the benefit of Bermuda and its people, to preserve […]

Thank you to everyone who participated to St. George’s this year for the Palm Sunday Walk! After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, it was fabulous to see so many walkers enjoying the walk. As always, this event could not be possible without our volunteers who help in making the walk go smoothly, landowners and residents of […]

After being on hiatus due to the pandemic, the Bermuda National Trust’s annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [April 10] with crowds of people taking part. A spokesperson said, “The walk was in St George’s Parish this year. It started outside the former World Heritage Centre at Penno’s Wharf headed up Khyber Pass to the north shore and […]