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…
By Heather Wood
“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…
Imagine securing your property, shuttering up your house and then hunkering down for a hurricane knowing you can remain cool and entertained, as well as use your fridge, freezer, oven and shower as normal —…
Experts always tell us to prepare for the worst as we head into hurricane season. This year, that could be taken literally, as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting more named storms than…