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The majority of schools’ mid-term break will be Monday, October 24 to Friday, October 28 this year. So make the most of the holiday and get organised! Here are some tips for students applying for jobs or scholarships: Personal statements and résumé...

This is a brand-new name for us at Burrows Lightbourn with the wines just arriving a few weeks ago. I often write about the Russian River Valley as it is such a perfect place for pinot noir to show off its complexity and excellence. In the early 180...

British astrologer Steve Judd rolled his eyes when he heard there was an alleged 13th zodiac sign. He couldn’t believe people were buying into Nasa’s claims that Ophiuchus, a previously overlooked star, was now relevant. The Londoner reads horoscope...

The butcher counter at Supermart was an unlikely career choice for someone without any knowledge of meats. Phillip Lawrence hoped his love of food would help him pass muster when he presented his résumé to the Front Street grocer. He’d been enjoying...

School has become a family affair for three Bermudians abroad. Destiny and T.J. Smith and their sister Krystal Lowe all have a spot on the campus at the University of South Wales. Their mother, Lena Smith, led the charge. She took the four youngest o...

People told Raymond Brangman he’d never make it in life. In 2006 he dropped out of high school and was convinced he’d spend the rest of his working years stocking shelves at a grocery store. The Bermuda Sloop Foundation proved his salvation. “I did...

Ballet is the one thing Olivia and Tristan Currelly always agree on. Their hope is to become as successful as Megan and Robbie Fairchild, sibling principals in the New York City Ballet. “It would be wonderful if when we grew up we could join the same...

Are you a bully? Doris DeCosta would be shocked if anyone answered yes to that question. She counsels bullies and people who have been bullied in the workplace and was surprised to learn just how few people recognise it as a problem. “It’s a topic t...

Edonna Bean started thinking about her 40th birthday months before the grand event. She knew exactly what she didn’t want: a massive party. A YouTube video of a boy handing his sneakers over to a homeless man gave her the inspiration she needed. “I...

Dear Heather, We are in the process of selling our home and our agent tells us we must have a boundary survey done. I don’t understand why we should have this done, the boundaries haven’t moved. It’s an extra expense that we don’t need. When and why ...