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Carlton Darrell moved to England at 21 looking for a bigger, more open-minded place. It was 1960 and the Bermuda he left behind had only just desegregated theatres. “It was very difficult for Black Bermudians to purchase homes,” said Mr Darrell, now ...

A campaign group for the elderly has welcomed a move to increase the age for mandatory driving retests. But Claudette Fleming, the executive director of Age Concern questioned if the legislation for driver’s licences should still be framed around “ol...

Older drivers will have the period before they have to pass extra tests to retain their licences extended if legislation tabled in the House of Assembly is approved. The Motor Car (Driver’s Licence Renewal) Amendment Act 2021 will raise the age a...

The 1977 fire at the Southampton Princess Hotel was one of the biggest ever in Bermuda, and Reginald Rawlins had the “misfortune” of being the first fireman on the scene. Adding to the conundrum: it was one of six major fires that night, all of which...

Two new homes were created last year by the Bermuda Housing Trust despite problems created by the Covid-19 pandemic, MPs have been told. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the BHT launched a renovation and conversion p...

At 85, Bernice Smith learnt she had breast cancer. A routine mammogram in 2011 revealed a small spot developing under her breast; the St David’s Islander refused to waste any time on negative emotions. “When you worry about things, that is when they ...

A Bermuda charity will soon be able to accept online donations after a $2,500 grant from Clarien Bank. Grainne Richmond, the treasurer of Action on Alzheimer’s & Dementia Bermuda said the cash from Clarien would help the charity revamp its website – ...

A group of teenagers made up parcels of gifts so that seniors would be treated for Valentine’s Day. The “love boxes” were put together by members of the Teen Advisory Board at the Bermuda National Library’s Youth Services branch. Marla Smith, a yout...

When it comes to the simple pleasures, David Semos loves taking a quick nap in front of the television. And it’s no wonder. He teaches archery and fencing at several schools, runs archery and fencing clubs for adults, is active in the Bermuda Boys’ ...

An awareness campaign will be launched this month to highlight dementia care. The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is working with health professionals to boost knowledge of the subject. Tinee Furbert, the social development and seniors min...

Susan Folk has fond memories of her childhood in Bermuda – and encourages just about everybody she meets to visit. She has been back more than 20 times since she left the island for the US sometime around the age of 20; Tom Folk, her husband of 41 ye...

Robert Sheen retires today, aged 90. His colleagues at Island Glass will wish him farewell at a staff luncheon, and send him on his way. Mr Sheen says he will spend the time caring for Merle, his wife of more than 45 years, tending their garden, doin...