According to the Government of Bermuda’s Feral Chicken Management Plan, chickens were first introduced to Bermuda by settlers as a food supply and by 1620 it was already common for most households to have a…
From the earliest days Bermuda’s vernacular architectural heritage has been strongly influenced by the local climate, the need to catch water, availability of suitable materials, and a variety of socio-economic factors which persist to the…
(In photo: Sharon Bartram) As a retired ‘big city’ lawyer my frugal grandfather sported a paisley ascot and shiny black dress shoes with well-worn dress pants every day and saw little reason to purchase new…
Bed blocking, more appropriately known as “Delayed Discharge”, refers to a situation in healthcare systems where patients who are medically fit to be discharged from the hospital – in that they no longer require acute…
It seems that everywhere you turn these days there are articles and videos urging you to eat a healthy diet featuring organic fruits and vegetables. But, if you have shopped at any island grocery store…
Growing vegetables in Bermuda can be a rewarding experience for those who are up for the challenge. Due to the island’s hot dry summer months and unique soil conditions, it can be difficult to grow…
Once upon a time many Bermuda weddings involved little more than a carriage ride to the church, with a small onion in the bride’s pocket to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck, followed…