Blog entries

Meet the Bermudians: Advertising Manager, Loida Ratteray

Tina Stevenson — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:26:42 +0100

Name: Loida R. Ratteray

Position: Advertising Manager

Year started: 2011

What was your first day like?

Exciting! I could not wait to get started.

Last thought before you get to work in the morning?

Let’s do it! Sell, sell, sell!

Best day ever at work?

Meeting a...

Don't Miss This Weekend - Live from the Red Carpet!

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:50:56 +0100

Shine your shoes, coif your hair and slip into your most dazzling evening gown for an Oscar Party like Bermuda has never seen before!

The Bermuda International Film Festival and M...

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes with a Delicious Bermudian Twist!

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:18:44 +0100

We can't help but get excited about eating pancakes for dinner in recognition of Shrove Tuesday, especially when we add delicious toppings inspired by Bermudian favourites!

Ingredients:

4 large eggs

1 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)

1 tablespoon butter, melted

1 tablespoon sugar

1 te...

We Were There, Where Were You? The Bermudian Celebrates College Weeks!

Tina Stevenson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:39:59 +0100

In celebration of The Bermuda Department of Tourism's "College Weeks Reunion", we look back at the decades of the best parties Bermuda has ever seen.

Can you guess the year on any ONE of these photos? (Submit your answer in the comment box below. Give photo number and your guess.)

First to guess any ONE correctly, wins a bottle of Rum Swizzle mix and Gosling's Black Seal Rum: the perfect ingredients to keep the party going!

Steals, Deals and Discounts: Digging Up Old Bermuda

Tina Stevenson — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:03:50 +0100

As promised, I spent this week hunting for steals, deals and discounts island-wide and during the process I found that although it may not be glamorous rifling through used items, some of the things that can be found are nothing short of spectacular!

On my search I made the trek to St. George's, to the Second Hand Rose Shop, which I have heard so much about but until now, never had a reason to go and explore it myself. Located at Penno's Wharf on the first floor of...

Debut in Dockyard

Tina Stevenson — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:14:36 +0100

With everything freshly baked and brewed, The Dockyard Pastry Shop is way beyond "coffee and a doughnut."

It's no secret that Dockyard has recently experienced a renaissance of sorts. Mega cruise ships have disembarked thousands of tourists at the historical venue, generating an influx of cash and new store openings...

Meet the Bermudians: Assistant to the Editor, Gabrielle Boyer

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:37:06 +0100

Name: Gabrielle Boyer

Position: Assistant to the Editor; Writer; Blogging Extraordinaire!

Year started: 2010

What was your first day like?

My first day was spent “playing Post Office”, a game Tina invented as a fun way for her to get you to do somet...

We Were There, Where Were You? The Bermudian Celebrates College Weeks

Tina Stevenson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:40 +0100

In celebration of The Bermuda Department of Tourism's "College Weeks Reunion", we look back at the decades of the best parties Bermuda has ever seen.

Can you guess the year on any ONE of these photos? (Submit your answer in the comment box below. Give photo number and your guess.)

First to guess any ONE correctly, wins a bottle of Rum Swizzle mix and Gosling's Black Seal Rum: the perfect ingredients to keep the party going!

Meet the Bermudians: Associate Editor, Laura Bell

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:25:48 +0100

Laura and her 3-year-old son, Nico.

Name: Laura Ann Bell

Position: Associate Editor

Year started: 2005

What was your first day like?

It was Halloween and I really considered showing up in costume. But I didn’t want Tina to think I was completely nuts. (At least not on ...

Celebrating Black History Month III

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:59:21 +0100

In celebration of Black History Month, we're honouring black Bermudians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make Bermuda a better place!

This week, can you guess the identity of th...

DIY Yourself a Pair of Sparkly New Heels!

Tina Stevenson — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:16:02 +0100

Times are hard. What with the economy and the holiday season having taken a toll on our bank accounts, who can really afford to shop? Not many, that's for sure and the fact that even I have tightened my purse strings is a major sign that there's no use writing a shopping blog if no one can afford to shop. Which is why during the winter months, I am going to give you a series of deals, discounts and DIY projects that can save you money so that when the economy does finally pick back up again, ...

Celebrating Black History Month II

Tina Stevenson — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:20:00 +0100

In celebration of Black History Month, we're honouring black Bermudians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make Bermuda a better place!

First up, can you guess the identity of the woman pictured? First to guess correctly wins a...

Meet the Bermudians: Editor and Publisher, Tina Stevenson

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:01:47 +0100

Get to know the people behind the names of our team.

Name: Tina Stevenson

Position: editor and publisher

Year started: 1999

What was your first day like?

Confusing, mostly. I couldn’t imagine what I was thinking putting myself in that pos...

Wrap Me Up in Style

Tina Stevenson — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:41:17 +0100

She's featuring scarves in winter ... groundbreaking.

I know, I know, you're rolling your eyes because my obvious lack of creativity and imagination bores you, BUT these are not just any old scarves. Certainly your grandmother couldn't knit you one of this calibre, nor could you dig it out of a clearance bin at Target. These scarves, my friends, are exquisite and quite obviously my new obsession.

If you know me at all, you are completely aware that Calypso ...

On the Road Again...

Tina Stevenson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:46:05 +0100

Can you guess the location photographed? Be the first to guess correctly and win a one year subscription to The Bermudian magazine!

Answer: We had an astounding response to this week's photo and most answers are correct, although Andrea was t...

Bargains, Deals and Discounts: The Most Worth-While Sales Going on Now!

Tina Stevenson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:36:15 +0100

I'm baaaack!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that "Santa" was kind enough to bring you everything on your wish-list, however, if he missed a few things, fear not, sales are everywhere right now and it is a shopper's paradise.

I for one have been scoping out the sales since the end of Christmas and though much has gone, more and more items appear marked down each week, which is good news for shoppers! I'm serious when I say that now is the ...

Holy, Holy, Holy Who, Where and When?

Tina Stevenson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:40:51 +0100

Can you guess the whereabouts of this old Bermuda church? Be the first to guess the location and win a one year subscription to The Bermudian magazine!

Happy Chinese New Year!

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:54:23 +0100

2012 marks the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Celebrations officially begin on January 23, but you can enjoy these dragon-themed cocktails anytime!

The dragon is the mightiest of the signs. Dragons prefer to live by their own rules, and if left on their own, they are usually successful. They're driven, unafraid of challenges and willing to take risks. They're passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Others are attracted to dragons, especially their colourf...

Celebrate 2012 with a Bermuda Calendar

Tina Stevenson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:46:47 +0100

It's a date!

Keep up to date in 2012 with Bermuda-inspired calendars and cards by local artists.

Christmas Tastes and Traditions: Holiday Greetings from our Archives

Tina Stevenson — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:07:41 +0100

Merry Christmas!

Local businesses have been saying Merry Christmas to their customers in The Bermudian magazine for the past 81 years! This holiday season we take a look back at local holiday advertisments since 1930.