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Tackle, ruck, line-out, scrum, try … you might be wondering, “what is this girl saying?” All of these words have to do with a specific sport. If you said, “rugby”, you are correct; but if you said “ballet”, I’m afraid you’re way off. What’s a try? ...

The Bermuda Day Parade can bring a heavy crowd; this year Wayne Raynor Jr stood head and shoulders above it. Literally. The dancer for H & H Gombeys was on stilts, made just four days before the annual spectacle. He estimated a total of four hours of...

Kerri Seymour got blank looks when she told her Canadian friends the food tasted “well”. When she “axed” a question they corrected her pronunciation. When she said she was “vaxed” they were at a complete loss. “I was surprised as I thought I spoke...

There’s an understanding in Bermuda: certain things just aren’t discussed. Stephanie Gibson thought she knew what was best left unspoken. And then she challenged a group of artists to put the issues on the table. “I was surprised by the breadth,” she...

If you’ve missed Norman Furtado on the greens at Mid Ocean, well, he’s been busy. The 59-year-old has been in and out of hospital for the past two years, battling a rare form of leukaemia. He’s lucky to be alive. His wife Lynn dragged him to King Edw...

During the winter months, it is easy to focus on a healthier you. It seems easier to spend an hour on fitness after work, when the sun has already set. As summer starts to kick in and the days get longer, fewer people tend to want to invest that tim...

It was a birthday party to remember: 18 dogs dressed to the nines, in bow ties and outfits. Everyone had cake and the birthday boy, Casey the Yorkshire terrier, got lots of presents. His owner, 85-year-old Lola Beane, decided to hold the party last m...

Dear Heather, I just sold my house. My agent says the house must be “broom swept”. What does that mean? Am I required to clean it up after moving out? How clean am I supposed to leave the house for the new home buyers? Just Sold Dear Just Sold, That...

There’s an undeniable majesty about Old Battery. The main house was built in the 1920s and is in keeping with the grand style of that era. It sits on 4½ acres in Tucker’s Town and has undisturbed views of the Atlantic Ocean. Two guest cottages are pa...

Shannon Young’s wellness conference for working mothers takes place next month. The seemingly unobtainable work-life balance is on the agenda. The Bermudian was put through her paces as a career-driven mother of three and now runs a coaching practice...