St Brendan’s Hospital, for many years, was known as the “pink place on the hill”. That crude nickname reflected the hushed tones surrounding mental health in Bermuda in the 20th Century – it was the…
Sometimes, an adverse childhood experience can be so painful it doesn’t just impact the person it happened to. Children, grandchildren and even later generations can also feel the knock-on effects from a seriously harmful experience,…
With creative names like Cripplecat, Sailor’s Choice, Strawmarket and Fern Sink, the Walsingham/Crystal Cave system has long been a fascinating site for scientists, locals and visitors. From the dolphin show that used to be held…
Juan de Bermudez didn’t even think Bermuda was a suitable name for the islands he discovered in the middle of the Atlantic. It was this Spanish explorer who happened upon our uninhabited paradise as he…
In his cookbook Bermuda Traditions, award-winning chef Fred Ming describes his fellow islanders as fans of cricket, soccer, nature, art, music and, especially, of “good food”. It’s hard to argue with that. Wherever you go…
For Canadians relocating to Bermuda, the perks may seem obvious: better weather, strong career prospects and a daily life framed by turquoise waters and natural beauty. But according to Isabelle Ramsay-Brackstone, Bermuda’s honorary consul of…
Geographically, Bermuda may not be part of the Caribbean, but its cultural and historical ties to the region run deep through the people who call our island home. The management committee of the West Indian…