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It’s no wonder “jump” is frequently heard in Fay-Ann Lyons-Alvarez’s lyrics. The soca queen is energetic, to put it mildly. She won the International Soca Monarch competition just six days before giving birth to her daughter Syri in 2009; her husband...

Sleeping in low-budget hostels and surviving on rice and soy sauce isn’t everyone’s idea of a perfect holiday. It was a dream come true for sisters Jessica, Laura and Amanda Burns. They’d each scrimped and saved $10,000 in order to visit 11 countries...

Dianna Adams laughs at the idea of slowing down after retirement. The 70-year-old teaches exercise classes, grows vegetables, constructs furniture and makes household repairs. “I’m busier than ever,” she said. She got interested in fitness while wor...

Some actors get 15 minutes of fame, Owain Johnston has had an hour. He won the BMDS Famous for 15 Minutes play-writing competition on Saturday evening — his fourth time. The prize was the much-coveted Golden Inkwell, and $250. Six 15-minute plays are...

This Harrington Sound Road cottage is a perfect starter. The two-bedroomed property has water views, space to garden and a patio that’s designed for entertaining. The fenced backyard makes the area perfect for young children or pets. Inside, there’s ...

Becky Wright is a nutritional therapist and international bikini fitness champion. She’s also a personal trainer at Alchemy Fitness and offers her expert advice to the public through a regular column in The Royal Gazette. Q: How did you get starte...

Dear Heather, I have family coming to stay this summer, and they have a small child. How can I make sure my home is safe for children? We don’t have any yet! Hospitable Dear Hospitable, Taking preventive measures to protect children against uninten...

The Bermuda Civic Ballet Summer Selections 2015 was a treat for all. The performance ran at Earl Cameron Theatre from August 6-7 and offered a mixed programme of classical ballet, modern dance and a little hip-hop. Once again, dancers from NYC’s Pasc...

Julia Frith joins the student body at one of the UK’s top drama schools next month; Rose Bruford College lists Hollywood actor Gary Oldman among its alumni. The 19-year-old isn’t hoping to follow in his footsteps, however. “The meaning and purpose o...

Gosh, I was skinny. Will Kempe was watching himself in the 1990 movie, ‘Metropolitan’. He was 25 and the Oscar-nominated film was his “big break”. “I was one of the last people in the door,” the Bermudian actor said. “I arrived late. I’ve heard that ...