When you hear the phrase ‘hurricane preparation’, how do you react? Do you think of a box of supplies gathering dust in the back of your closet? Or does your mind jump with dread to…
With our long, hot, humid summers, air conditioning is a necessity in Bermuda. But while we are cooling our bedrooms, we are also contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and sending our electricity consumption soaring. AirCare…
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…
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…
By the time we reach our 40s and 50s, life is in full stride: careers are demanding, families are growing and the stress of daily life never seems to let up. When something feels off,…
As you approach middle age, the mantra ‘move it or lose it’ becomes more than a throwaway phrase – it is an increasingly urgent reality. Here in Bermuda, physical inactivity is a growing threat to…
Few things personalise a home more quickly than hanging art on the walls. As recently as 40 years ago, locally available art was largely dominated by stylised depictions of island landscapes and architecture – and…