BY ROBYN BARDGETT When Donna Pearman first set her sights on becoming a pharmacist in 1968, she did not let any negativity related to her as a black woman stop her from achieving her goal.…
By: Robin Trimingham Whether you worked outside the house or stayed home to raise a family, it’s quite normal to dream of having a whole day to yourself when the kids have left home, or…
By: Danielle Pacheco Considering that we don’t know how long we’ll live, or what our future costs might be, running out of money during retirement is understandably one of the biggest concerns for retirees. The…
By: Robin Trimingham Because the law requires island residents to have health insurance, and also because the majority of us are enrolled in a health insurance plan at our place of employment (or the place…
By: Amoti K. Nyabongo In certain cultures, the question asked is, “How are the children?” on the understanding that if the children are fine then all is well with everyone else. These days we ask, “How are the children AND your parents?”. As our life expectancy extends towards the century mark and beyond for normal
By: Martha Harris Myron Should you take early retirement or not? You are 45 years old. You want to take the leap into your future. Facts: You’ve been saving consistently for years and years, socking…
By: Robin Trimingham As many readers will be aware, the Government of Bermuda recently decided to make amendments to the National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Act 1998. These changes reflect the fact that both regulatory…