Zach Moniz is an old hand when it comes to hurricanes. Many of us depend on Mr Moniz and his staff at the island’s two Lindo’s Family Foods outlets to help us get through the…
The wind has finally stopped. The shutters are coming down. The rain has eased and the first signs of blue sky are beginning to appear. Then comes the moment many Bermudians know all too well:…
Long before a storm is named, Belco is already preparing for the possibility of severe weather. The company describes hurricane preparedness as a year-round effort involving training, planning and maintaining critical supplies and equipment. “Throughout…
Bermudians have a unique relationship with hurricanes, and I am no exception. I know how to read shark oil and the types of waves that appear when a hurricane is close. I’ve learned how our…
It’s bad enough when a hurricane strikes our modern homes with their robust roofs, stone walls and shutter-protected windows and doors. But imagine what life was like for our island’s early settlers, who sheltered in…
When the average person hears that there is a hurricane coming, there is a somewhat worried feeling of fear that creeps in when contemplating how truly small our existence is in comparison to the might…
Disruptions caused by hurricanes Erin and Humberto last year led to six cruise cancellations, according to statistics from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. That’s about 20,000 cruise passengers whose dream visits to our island were scuppered…