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An investigation was launched after vape pens were reportedly sold at a middle school and high school, the Commissioner of Education confirmed last night. Kalmar Richards said a number of agencies were involved in the inquiries that focused on Dellwo...

A spin doctor for the crisis-hit public schools system is to be appointed, it has been revealed. The post-holder will be expected to use social media and podcasts to tell people about the work of the Government’s education department. The education m...

A woman sent overseas for residential care when she was aged just 12 said the move felt like a punishment and left her unprepared for adult life back home. She explained that her only childhood problems were emotional and that she was “tricked” on to...

Teachers have accepted a pay rise and leave for new parents in line with other public sector workers, it emerged last night. Mike Charles, the general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, said that negotiations with the Government had “paused”...

Children’s craft projects ranging from chopping boards to picnic tables are up for auction this week. The Construction Association of Bermuda is showcasing the work of school students at the Botanical Gardens with silent bids welcomed before 6pm on F...

A contract between the Government’s communications team and a media organisation run by a former Progressive Labour Party MP raised questions from the Opposition yesterday. Susan Jackson, of the One Bermuda Alliance, called for clarification over the...

A clear-out of human rights watchdogs has sparked concern about continuity at the anti-discrimination body. Tawana Tannock, the former chairwoman of the Human Rights Commission, said she was worried important work could “fall between the cracks” if e...

Members of the media have been asked to tell the Government about how they can help highlight its work. The Cabinet Office issued a request for information as it sought “new avenues” for sharing news with the public. A notice published on the Governm...

Applications for new services under Bermuda’s basic healthcare package have been put on hold while talks to change the scheme take place. Healthcare providers were advised of a moratorium on requests in a memo from the Bermuda Health Council last wee...

Young women from public and private schools are to join forces as part of a “ground-breaking” partnership designed to prepare them for the real world. The weeklong summer course at the Bermuda High School is expected to provide 30 pupils with the ski...