Satellite view of a landmass with surrounding ocean, featuring a narrow peninsula extending into the water and multiple smaller islands nearby.

About Sandys Parish

Sandys Parish is Bermuda’s westernmost parish, home to Somerset Island, Boaz Island, Ireland Island, and Watford Island — all linked by bridges, buses, and ferries. Covering just 2.3 square miles, Sandys is small in size but rich in history, culture, and community spirit.

Named after Sir Edwin Sandys, an English investor in the Bermuda Company, the parish grew rapidly in the 19th century with the construction of the Royal Naval Dockyard. Workers from Britain and the Caribbean helped shape the vibrant, diverse community we are proud of today.

Sandys has no official motto, but what defines us is clear: resilience, family, and belonging. From our historic Dockyard to our thriving neighbourhoods, Sandys continues to be a hub for growth, opportunity, and connection.

About the Parish Council

The Sandys Parish Council was established in 1963, replacing the old Vestry system. While vestry members were once elected, today Council members are appointed annually by the Bermuda Government and must be residents of Sandys.

Guided by the Parish Council Act 1971, the Council works under the Ministry of Public Works to represent our community, care for local spaces, and support initiatives that make Sandys a better place for everyone.

Our Mission

Our mission is to facilitate community participation, represent the interests of residents and coordinate services that enhance the quality of Parish life.

Council Members

  • Dawn Simmons

    CHAIR

  • LaVerne Chase

    TREASURER

  • Norbert Simmons

    MEMBER

  • Kaiya Richards

    MEMBER

  • Dwayne Minors

    MEMBER

  • Tiara Wilson-Outerbridge

    MEMBER

  • Candice Burrows

    MEMBER

  • Dr. Dana Selassie

    MEMBER

  • Renee Heyliger

    MEMBER

  • Edmeiko Butterfield

    MEMBER

  • Tiana Saltus

    MEMBER

  • James Darrell

    MEMBER

Our Estates

HEARSE HOUSE

Hearse House in Sandys Parish, Bermuda, is a historic building on Hook 'n' Ladder Lane that was once a firestation and then went on to be a Sandys Taxi Company. The property is currently leased to a beauty salon.

WEST SIDE VILLA

West Side Villa, the former Sandys Parish Rest Home, is leased to Project 100, which in turn leases it to the Bermuda Hospitals Board for residential services to persons with cognitive/mental disabilities.