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Young entrepreneurs and the “gig” economy could be the engine that drives Bermuda towards economic recovery and full employment, according to a top economist. Craig Simmons said that, while large corporations had adapted technology in order to reduce...

Bermuda’s newest soldiers finished Recruit Camp at the weekend ready to start the next phase of their careers in the military. Almost 50 recruits completed a tough two weeks of training on Friday and will begin to build on the basics from next week. ...

A teenager who suffered life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in the chest has spent the weekend in hospital recovering from his injuries. The 16-year-old was stabbed at the Hamilton Bus Terminal on Thursday afternoon. He was taken to King E...

More than 100 copies of a bestselling book on antiracism have been donated to schools and libraries across the island. How to be an Antiracist, by US scholar and historian Ibram X. Kendi, gives readers practical advice on what they can do to crea...

An association set up to promote the welfare of former and serving soldiers is to celebrate its first anniversary with a recruitment drive. Major Preston Gill, a serving Royal Bermuda Regiment officer and the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association presid...

Government’s net debt has risen to $3 billion, the finance minister revealed yesterday. But Curtis Dickinson said the landmark figure could have been higher had Government not put the brakes on spending after the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Mr Dickinso...

Plans to cut funding for unfilled public-sector posts will save the Government $20 million, the finance minister said yesterday. Curtis Dickinson confirmed a pledge made last month to “defund” vacant positions so that the cash could be used elsewhere...

A 10 per cent public sector pay cut last year will not be extended in the 2021-22 Budget, the Premier revealed last night. David Burt wrote on twitter: “We are most proud to recognise the sacrifice of public sector workers by presenting a budget that...

The Minister of Finance should cut taxes and fees for businesses to re-energise the economy, it was claimed yesterday. Green-friendly projects, increased support for youth services, and breaks for charities that provide essential services, were other...

A farmer said he would not cultivate cannabis - even if it becomes legal. Roger Pacheco said the plant was very delicate and unsuitable for outside growth in Bermudian weather conditions. He predicted commercial growers would have to construct purpos...