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An average of about 40 more people a month received financial assistance in 2021-22 compared with the previous year, the House of Assembly heard on Friday. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said there was an increase in the number of...

Reducing violent and serious crime as well as road casualties will continue to be top priorities for the Bermuda Police Service, its leader said. Darrin Simons added that improving the organisation’s response to domestic abuse reports and building co...

A programme where young people could visit seasoned gang members who would try to draw them away from antisocial behaviour was among suggestions made at a talk last night. Presenters also highlighted the need for broader opportunities in education an...

Spending approval will be sought by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a $500,000 scheme – announced four months ago – to hand out LED light bulbs to families. Walter Roban, the minister, provided an update on the Progressive Labour Party administratio...

The first phase in the Government’s plan to reduce single-use plastics will start in this parliamentary session, the Minister of Home Affairs confirmed. Walter Roban said that the plan was to make sure of "the most positive impact on the environment ...

A final call was made for leaders in areas such as social services, youth development and education to register for a training programme about ways to support staff through a supervision framework. The sessions, over two days, are expected to help at...

A former premier said yesterday he was encouraged to hear a report was submitted by an international adviser on self-governance to show options for Bermuda. Alex Scott added that findings from the Bermuda Independence Commission, appointed by him in ...

Advice about improving quality of life for older people as well as long-term care are among the work expected to be covered by an Ageing Well Committee. The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors asked residents to express interest in becoming a ...

Parents and guardians of public school pupils were reminded to apply by the end of this month if they wish to receive $150 in support. The Ministry of Education said that the deadline for assistance from the Government’s relief fund was October 31. A...

Pupils in Bermuda’s first signature learning programmes feel excited and that the lessons are “authentic”, senators heard yesterday. Owen Darrell, the junior education minister, said that attitudes were positive after the launch of the schemes at the...