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An independent Law Reform Commission has been set up — ten years after legislation paved the way for its introduction. Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, said this week that in 2009 it became “unarguably clear tha...

The creation of a minimum wage for Bermuda took a step closer on Monday as legislation to set up a group that will consider pay rates was passed by senators. A six-strong Wage Commission will recommend a minimum hourly wage and a living wage as part ...

A task force to tackle the impact of any Brexit-related issues on Bermuda is expected to include youth, charity, business and union representatives, the Premier said on Friday. David Burt explained that Walton Brown, a Progressive Labour Party backbe...

The Minister of National Security told Parliament how he was working to strike a balance between making sure there are opportunities for both Bermudians and businesses to thrive. Wayne Caines said immigration reform legislation, which was pegged to b...

A missing cruise boat reveller sparked a search of the Great Sound this weekend, which ended with the man found safe on Watling Island. The alarm was raised at about 1.30am on Saturday after the 29-year-old was reported missing by his sister. An ext...

Motorists travelling to and from St George’s tomorrow are asked to plan ahead because the Causeway will be reduced to one lane. The Ministry of Public Works said the closure was needed for maintenance from 7.30am until about 6pm. A spokeswoman said: ...

A former chief executive of the island’s electricity and telecoms watchdog was paid a year’s salary as an employment settlement after he left the organisation. The payment — thought to have been at least $220,000 — was made to Matthew Copeland, who l...

A doorman who is known by tourists from all over the world will continue to greet guests at the hotel where he worked. For a portrait of George Jones, nicknamed “Smiler” for his cheerful grin, now has pride of place at the Elbow Beach Resort and Spa....

A rescue operation was under way after a boat hit reef near the East End of the island tonight. The Maritime Operations Centre was alerted to the incident at about 8.20pm when a 911 call was made for “urgent assistance”. A duty officer said the man, ...

British Airways is to appeal against a High Court decision not to grant an injunction against strikes by pilots. The airline said yesterday that it was “very disappointed” with the outcome and planned to keep working to avert industrial action, which...