Margaret Carter’s relentless campaigning helped transform the lives of countless people with disabilities in Bermuda. Ms Carter, the founder and president of the Bermuda Physically Handicapped Association, was a desperately needed voice for Bermudians with…
Groundbreaking nurse, pioneering educator, one of Bermuda’s few Black suffragettes and trailblazing politician, Alice Scott dedicated her life to creating a fairer community. Born in 1887, Ms Scott’s grandparents were former slaves, and she grew…
Love my kids. Really, I do. They may be the most demanding bosses I’ve ever had, but come on, they’re also the cutest. Often, literally, at the same time. I mean, who else could have…
In a male-dominated workplace, reporting sexism can sometimes feel like a risk that might jeopardise your career progress. Employment attorney Juliana Snelling, director at Canterbury Law Limited, provided some advice on this difficult subject. Sexism…
Bermuda’s non-profit sector thrives under the stewardship of women who lead with fervor, resilience and a profound commitment to societal betterment. Among these remarkable leaders is Laurie Shiell, whose 18-year tenure as executive director of…
Marcella Smith does not hesitate when she speaks about leading a kitchen, an industry still largely dominated by men. She had to learn how to stand her ground, first in Bermuda and then in the…
Beyonce claims girls run the world, but that might need a tweak to say ‘women’ instead. Countless women in our community perform the role of the matriarch: guiding our young people, setting standards, preserving tradition and…
