Uniquely Bermudian
Meet our Bermuda Inspirers - passionate people with unique skills. From divers to drivers, hear their stories and find out what inspires them to keep on doing what they do, and how you can get involved!
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Inspired by the beauty that surrounds him, Tim Palmer creates unique pieces of Bermuda jewellery. From moongates to tree frogs, everything looks good in gold! From conception right down to the craftmanship, it all happens in the Bermuda-based studio.
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Photography with Jayde Gibbons
Bermudian photographer Jayde Gibbons tends to stray away from the pretty landscapes to focus more on capturing Bermuda's true heart and soul – its people and unique culture. Her interest and talent in fashion photography, photojournalism, and fine art photography earned her the Masterwork Museum Chairman Prize in 2019.
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As a sail maker, Steve Hollis sees many boats passing through the island in need of rigging and sail repairs. Steve was always an avid sailor and loved to race. At the age of 13 he started working for a local sailmaker, and has been in the business for over 50 years now!
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Kirista Rabain is a harness racer in Bermuda. This fast-paced sport has a vibrant community of people who race week in and week out during the months of October – December. Krista loves working with horses and the tactics of racing in the ring.
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Fishing with Taylor Barit
World-record spearfisher Taylor Barit spends most of her time in the ocean hunting fish and finding creative ways to cook her catch of the day. As a young girl, Taylor loved the ocean, and as an adult, she fell in love with the hunt and being able to catch her dinner in such a professional way.
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Go-Karting with Scott Barnes
On a Sunday afternoon, you can hear the revving engines of Bermuda’s go-carts on the island's east end. Scott Barnes is a dedicated driver who keeps the sport alive in Bermuda. By day, he is a full-time commercial and charter fisherman, but when he is not out on the water sourcing the catch of the day, he can be found zipping around the track.
An Island of Inspiration
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Local Hotspot, People & CultureAs a natural-born creative, Tyka connects things that require artistic nurturing to work together. As a practice, Tyka dreams, usually about food as an entity of her belonging. Her relationship with food drives the passion that is evident in every dish she creates.
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Local Hotspot, People & CultureThe best way, by far, to learn the lay of the land is from the locals. When you stay at Lemon and Ginger, Jenita and George will make sure that you are privvy the ins and outs of the Bermuda lifestyle, with a fully authentic experience.
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Local Hotspot, People & CultureSpend just two minutes with Weldon and you will have a new Bermudian friend for life. Weldon loves to spread joy through his personalised eco-tours sharing his wealth of knowledge on the island.
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Local Hotspot, People & CultureSourcing fresh ingredients and creating juices, syrups, bitters, and purées is a big part of Dan’s prep for a busy evening at the Sunken Harbour Club cocktail bar at Cambridge Beaches Resort. Dan is an expert mixologist with a passion for sustainable living and local produce.
