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Former Miss World Gina Swainson has welcomed a proposal for a commemoration of her historic triumph 40 years ago today with a street named after her in her childhood home of St George’s. Ms Swainson said last night she would be “extremely honoured” i...

The Premier will reveal pledges to be added to the Government’s agenda today in the House of Assembly. David Burt told the Progressive Labour Party’s delegates conference last month that he would highlight promises fulfilled from last year’s Throne S...

Christmas gifts are among the items for sale this weekend as a market for home-grown food and crafts makes a return after its summer break. The Bermuda Farmers’ Market, which supports Bermudian students through its proceeds, will run on Saturdays in ...

A pastor from a “humble background” who became the first black Bermudian ordained in the United Church of Canada has died. The Reverend Charles Swan was 88. Valerie Dill, his younger sister, said Mr Swan was “a very humble person, kind and loving — h...

A treasure trove of designer items will be sold next week to help a charity that works with families, Family Centre. The “Old Bags” cocktail party, fundraising sale and silent auction will be held at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club on Tuesday in aid of ...

A barber who played a major role in the Theatre Boycott that helped demolish segregation and whose business served as a hub for the community has died. Earlston “Scratchie” Lawrence was 95. Friends said Mr Lawrence, whose shop is on Angle Street in N...

A longstanding leader of the British Virgin Islands, Ralph O’Neal, died yesterday. He was 85. David Burt, the Premier, said Mr O’Neal, who served as the British Overseas Territory’s premier from 2007 to 2011, was BVI’s longest-serving elected represe...

An orphanage and school in Haiti run by Bermudian philanthropist Phillip Rego has suffered through weeks of political unrest in the poverty-stricken country. Mr Rego said yesterday: “Kids are getting robbed or molested and going with fear all the tim...

A low-flying light aircraft is to survey the island this month, it was announced yesterday. The survey will be carried out by Britain’s Hydrographic Office as part of its Overseas Territories seabed mapping programme. The aircraft will fly twice dail...

The General Post Office and Perot Post Office in Hamilton will both be closed today from 9am to 10.30am. The main office on Church Street, as well as the Queen Street office, will be shut for a staff meeting and reopen afterwards.