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Hurricane season technically ends on November 30. But Tropical Storm Sebastien, at present 660 miles from Bermuda and drifting north-northeast into the Atlantic, could attain hurricane strength later this week. At 11am, Sebastien was moving at 8mph w...

Parents were reminded to help enforce standards at childcare centres as Bermuda marks World Children’s Day today. Kim Wilson, the health minister, said the Department of Health had enhanced its oversight of daycare and increased the number of visits ...

A “superhero” horse that brought joy to people with special needs for decades has died, a charity announced yesterday. Christine Kempe, the executive director of the WindReach outdoor centre for the disabled, said Dusty, who was 28, died on Wednesday...

Christmas is coming to the West End with an “epic” festive season planned for Dockyard, according to the West End Development Corporation. Stephanie Rodill, Wedco’s marketing and events manager, said “everyone will find something to enjoy” in the qua...

The Festival of Lights, a popular holiday fundraiser, is returning this year to the Botanical Gardens. Belco announced this morning that the festive favourite, which was launched in 1996, would be back on Saturday nights for this year’s holiday seaso...

A transsexual Bermudian human rights activist who said she had been driven from the island by discrimination has died in Britain, where she spent the last years of her life. Brenda Smith died, aged 85, last month. Ms Smith campaigned for Bermuda’s hu...

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...

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 ...