The Bermudian - Fall 2017

The spectacular summer of ’ 17 has come to an end, as all good things must. But with new seasons come new beginnings as it is with the bountiful fall season ahead. Most significantly Bermuda has a new government that was elected just two months ago. As they get to work on their agenda this fall we wish them all the wisdom, courage and patience needed to lead our small island forward. Arguably it is the business community who will be keeping the closest eye on government in the coming months. The OBA made significant progress toward a new dawn in Bermuda’s economic recovery, and we pray the PLP will continue on the same path and lead us into a season of growth and prosperity.

Fittingly, The Bermudian celebrates Bermuda’s business world this issue starting with our annual Product & Service Awards. We are always thrilled to celebrate successful local businesses excelling in their respective areas of expertise. This year we are pleased to honour newcomers like Connectech and Dasfete who are quickly making names for themselves alongside perennial winners like Abacus and Redlaser, who prove consistent excellence will always be rewarded. We wish continued success and hearty congratulations to all our 2017 winners.

Whoever said that youth is wasted on the young never met this year’s Rising Stars! Starting on page 34 we meet 10 smart, hard-working young people who are on the threshold of their careers and by all accounts, rocking it. Hailing from diverse professions that include IT, reinsurance, accounting, design and hospitality, these smart, local under-30s are a great representation of just how bright Bermuda’s future is.

And speaking of smart and bright, we are “At Home” with architect Tripp West this issue.
His small-in-scale but big-in-style Hamilton Parish cottage is the perfect reflection of his
expert architectural eye and keen sense of style. It also reflects his
passion for travel with displays of artefacts from Africa and Asia.
It is that passion that has led West to launch a new online business
(with the perfect name), Trippmatch where users share and plan
travel experiences. Look for more details on page 67.

More bounty in this fall issue includes celebrating the new lobster season with a yummy salad recipe by Sarah Wight; reflections on how life changed in Bermuda during the Second World War by Liz Jones, who talks to some local octogenarians; a portrait series by Meredith Andrews of fully costumed participants in this year’s Bermuda International Town Crier Competition; and, because we couldn’t resist, “Oh What A Time We Had,” a look back at the best ever summer.

Happy fall!

Up Front

Tina Stevenson

Publisher & Editor

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Volume LXXXVI Number 3

Tina Stevenson

Publisher and Editor
tina@thebermudian.com

Laura Bell

Graphic Design
laura@thebermudian.com

Contributing Designers

Linda Weinraub

Subscription Manager

Gabrielle Boyer
admin@thebermudian.com

Copy Editor

Fiona Woodward

Contributors

Elizabeth Jones, Charles Doyle, Rosemary Jones,
Mike Jones, Sarah Wight, Terri Mello, Michele
Smith, Meredith Andrews, Two & Quarter,
Ann Spurling, RYZE Photography, Christine
Watlington, Winifred Blackmore, Dana Cooper

Previous Editors

William D. Richardson 1930-31

Ronald J. Williams 1931-41

Arthur M. Purcell 1942-49

Ronald J. Williams 1950-76

Dinah J. Darby 1977-86

Kevin Stevenson 1987-94

Rosemary Jones 1994-99

Meredith Ebbin 1999-2003

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