Shay Dawn Burgess is a homeowner who lives high on a hill in St George’s. She is a veteran storm-weatherer, and the winds on that high hill have been quite violent over the years. Her…
Hurricanes always add an extra level of stress to our daily lives – if you are an expectant mother in the final days of your pregnancy, your anxiety can reach new heights. Many could be…
William Strachey’s account of the battle the Sea Venture waged against the storm that ultimately led to her wreckage is a terrifying read. It was 1609. There was no GPS, no coast guard and no…
“Bermuda knows how to withstand a hurricane, and part of that resilience comes from preparation.” So states the Gorham’s hurricane preparation flyer on the retailer’s Facebook page. Gorham’s the hardware and building supplies business based…
A few years ago, there was a hurricane that resulted in all the avocado trees being stripped of their fruit. There were Bermuda avocados everywhere — people were giving them away! At the time, I…
Insurance is essential for any property owner living in Bermuda – particularly during hurricane season. We generally don’t get high casualty counts during hurricanes – we’ve learnt to weather them quite well over the years…
Not so long ago, hunkering down for a hurricane meant our contact with the rest of the world was put on hold. We might e-mail long-distant friends and business associates to announce we’re about to…