Smith's

Like all of Bermuda’s parishes, Smith’s takes its name from one of the chief investors of the Somers Isles Company, the venture that organised the early English colony. Its namesake, Sir Thomas Smith, was the company’s …

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Smith's Parish: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestio…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Smith's Parish when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share you…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Smith's Parish? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Smith's Parish is one of the nine parishes of Bermuda. It is in the northeast of the main island, at the southern end of Harrington Sound, the large lagoon close to the main island's northeastern tip. It is joined to De…

Like all of parishes of Bermuda, Smith's was named after one of the nine chief investors of the Somers Isles (Bermuda) Company. In this case, it was named for the Company's first governor, Sir Thomas Smith, who also ac…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Penrhyn language when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share y…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Penrhyn language: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggest…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …