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A calendar showcasing some of the best photographs of Bermuda’s architecture is now available. The Bermuda National Trust’s 2024 architectural calendar will feature photographs submitted through its Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest from earlier this year, instead of its typical practice of highlighting a single artist. Dörte Horsfield, the BNT’s head of development and engagement, said: “This gorgeous … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] announced that their annual calendar for 2024 is now available, with the calendar showcasing photography submitted through a Built Heritage Calendar Photo Contest, featuring Bermuda’s unique architecture A spokesperson said,  “The People’s Choice winner was Laurie Zuill, whose stunning photo of Duke of Clarence Street in St. George’s is featured on the front. “The Trust’s … Read more

The Government has neglected some historical buildings to such a degree that they are beyond repair and have to be knocked down, it has been claimed. The Bermuda National Trust made the allegation after it was revealed that plans to refurbish the former official residence of the Deputy Governor had been put on the back burner by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust has partnered with Sompo International to hold the third annual event. Anna Stevenson, heritage education co-ordinator for the BNT, said: “We are very pleased to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to explore this year’s theme, Bermuda: People and Parishes. “Whether students focus on the unique aspects of a parish’s natural … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] and Sompo International have launched the 3rd annual Student Art Competition, with a theme of “Bermuda: People and Parishes”. “We are very pleased to invite Bermuda’s young people to use their artistic talents to explore this year’s theme, “Bermuda: People and Parishes”. Whether students focus on the unique aspects of a parishes natural or cultural heritage, or … Read more

More than a dozen students in Bermuda are learning the tools of the social-media trade as part of the SkillCraft Youth Internship programme this summer. This year marks the second year of the programme, led by Margot Shane, the coach and programme director. Ms Shane said: “To be afforded the opportunity to run SkillCraft for a second year … Read more

The short-term economic impact of the Bermuda Climate Summit has been estimated at $1.1 million, and supported 311 local jobs, the Bermuda Business Development Agency has reported. The BDA, co-presenters of the conference with Kroll Bond Rating Agency, said that impact included lodging, transportation, food and beverage, retail and recreation. The event, held June 26-27 at Hamilton Princess, … Read more

A team from Somerset Re decided to support St. George’s by taking on Tucker House for their semi-annual Corporate Social Responsibility day. A spokesperson said, “The team of twenty gave back to Bermuda and our World Heritage Site by lending helping hands to the museum and African Diaspora Heritage Trail site in the heart of St. George’s.” BNT’s … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust has welcomed four new directors to its council. The new directors are Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons. Mr DeGregorio, a partner at Deloitte, takes over the role of treasurer and Peter Hebberd, who formerly worked in advertising and marketing, will chair the Development Committee. Zeudi Hinds, business development manager at … Read more

The team behind a series of books detailing Bermuda’s architectural heritage parish-by-parish have been recognised by the Bermuda National Trust for their decades of work. At the BNT’s annual heritage awards held at the Verdmont Museum last Thursday, the Architectural Heritage book team were presented with the trust’s highest honour, the Palmetto Award. A trust spokeswoman said over … Read more

Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons have joined the Bermuda National Trust [BNT] board. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce that four new directors were elected to its Council [Board] at the Annual General Meeting on 15 June. “The new directors are Andy DeGregorio, Peter Hebberd, Zeudi Hinds and Duncan Simons. Andy, … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust heritage awards were recently presented, honouring a number of groups and individuals for their work to “promote Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda National Trust’s annual heritage awards were presented on 15 June. The awards, sponsored by Butterfield & Vallis, recognise individuals, organisations, groups and schools that have worked to protect and promote … Read more

BUILT HERITAGE | JUNE 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. Teucer House is located on the northwest portion of the eight-acre Dellwood property. Owned by Captain William Smith and his sister … Read more

An environmental charity has completed work on a project hoped to help curb complaints of broken glass at Somerset Long Bay. The Bermuda National Trust, which co-owns the Somerset Long Bay East Nature Reserve with the Bermuda Audubon Society through the joint Buy Back Bermuda initiative, said historical dumping of waste in the area had caused ongoing issues … Read more

Plans to build a parking lot on a portion of Southlands National Park have been scrapped, although developers are still hoping to create an events lawn in the area. The proposed parking lot and events lawn, to be built adjacent to the Bermudiana Beach Resort, was said to be “integral” to the hotel project. However, the plans drew … Read more

Planning officials have urged the Minister of Home Affairs to reject a proposal to build parking and an events lawn on a portion of the Southlands National Park. While the plans were rejected by the Development Applications Board last month, the Bermuda Housing Corporation has appealed the decision on the basis that the project was essential for the success of the … Read more

An archaeological study of Smith’s Island has been awarded a two-year $130,000 grant to help fund its work. Michael Jarvis, who leads the Smith’s Island Archaeology Project, said the project had been granted a US National Endowment for the Humanities Archaeology and Ethnography Fieldwork grant. In a recent blog post, Dr Jarvis said the grant would allow further excavations, … Read more

Environmental groups, who threatened legal action if the Government did not extend the period for objections to the Fairmont Southampton special development order, last night welcomed the granting of extra time. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the initial deadline today had been extended by three weeks to May 26. The ministry later clarified … Read more

The Government is considering the possibility of delisting two Grade 3 listed buildings, according to recent notices. The move comes as the Bermuda National Trust voiced concern over the failure to preserve buildings listed for protection for their architectural and historical value. According to the notices, published in the Official Gazette, Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, … Read more

Campaigners protesting against the scale of plans for the Fairmont Southampton resort presented the Government with a petition bearing more than 4,000 signatures yesterday morning. About 90 demonstrators gathered on the Cabinet grounds to voice their concerns about the reach of a special development order request submitted by Westend Properties, the hotel’s owner and an affiliate of Miami-based … Read more

Help us choose the People’s Choice Winner! We received over 200 spectacular images and narrowed it down to 50 images, which will be featured on the 12 calendar pages. All finalists have been contacted at this point. We are pleased to share the 12 images chosen by BNT staff members and volunteers for your help voting for the ‘People’s … Read more

Hotel developer Gencom is holding the island “over a barrel” in its demands for the Fairmont Southampton development, it has been claimed. Charles Jeffers II, the former chief executive of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, added that the Government had “zero leverage” in any negotiations. Mr Jeffers spoke out after resort investors threatened to pull the plug on the … Read more

Parishes across the island have been urged to compete with each other to see who can have the most positive environmental impact on Earth Day. The global event on April 22 was launched to encourage people to get involved in grass-roots green issues. Eugene Dean, head of the renewable energy advocate group Greenrock, called on Bermudians to show their commitment … Read more

An online petition calling for the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton hotel to be scaled back has attracted more than 2,500 signatories. The petition, launched on the change.org website on Friday, states: “We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned about the proposed new special development order for the Southampton Princess Hotel that would allow for more and taller buildings.” It … Read more

Environmental groups have been “bombarded” with calls from members of the public who are “outraged” at the redevelopment plans for the Fairmont Southampton hotel. Residents are being urged to apply “public pressure” to the Government with a view to getting the project scaled back. But the company behind the development has defended its plans, claiming that in order … Read more

Six-storey residential units will dominate the skyline at the Fairmont Southampton hotel, according to artist’s impressions of the proposed development released for the first time yesterday. Images contained in a special development order application show the iconic building being surrounded by a swath of units, which take up much of the resort’s open space. The resort’s golf course will also … Read more

An “early objection” by a conservation charity to proposed residential units at the Fairmont Southampton resort has been noted, a home affairs ministry spokesman said. He added that no formal application had been received from the developer, but residents will be asked for feedback after a request is made. The spokesman responded to The Royal Gazette after the Bermuda National … Read more

The Development Applications Board has rejected a proposal to build an events lawn and parking area at Southlands. While the Bermuda Housing Corporation has said the project was essential to the success of the neighbouring Bermudiana Beach Resort, the proposal had been recommended for refusal owing to “deficiencies” in the plan. According to recently published draft minutes of the Wednesday … Read more

A conservation charity urged residents today to speak out against a proposal for almost 150 residential units at the Fairmont Southampton resort. The Bermuda National Trust, in a letter signed by its executive director, Karen Border, said that the properties will have a “severe” negative impact on the site’s tourism offering and the environment in general. It came … Read more

Letter to the Editor: Dear Sir, The Bermuda National Trust is pleased that the renovation of the Fairmont Southampton hotel will apparently begin in the near future, which will bring much needed economic benefit to the island and restore hundreds of jobs. BNT strongly supports the Bermuda tourism industry, which is such an important part of our economy … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust’s annual Palm Sunday Walk took place yesterday [April 2], with crowds of people taking part. A spokesperson previously 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 2:00 pm], with parking … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust Palm Sunday Walk attracted more than 1,000 participants, organisers said. The two-hour ramble took in Seymour’s Pond, and Vesey nature reserves. Walkers also took a look at a planned new nature reserve at High Point that was bought recently by Buy Back Bermuda. Karen Border, the executive director of the BNT, told The Royal Gazette: … Read more

The Bermuda National Trust is inviting the public to submit nominations for its annual awards, which recognise individuals, organisations, groups or schools that have worked to protect and promote appreciation for Bermuda’s natural and cultural heritage, or whose work has enhanced Bermuda heritage awareness or understanding. A spokesperson said, “Heritage Education Awards are given to educational institutions [pre-school through college]. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 – … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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; … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more