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Berkeley Institute pupils have been given counselling after the death of 15-year-old schoolmate Kiara Paiva, it was revealed yesterday. The Berkeley Board of Governors added the school’s flag was flown at half-mast in the wake of the sudden death of ...

Bermuda’s former prison is to be reborn as a history research centre, the executive director of the National Museum of Bermuda said yesterday. Elena Strong said the Casemates buildings in Dockyard would be used to focus on “the Atlantic World from 14...

A former head teacher at Saltus Grammar School has died in England. Roy Haygarth, who was 87, led Saltus between 1969 and 1979 — a crucial time in its history. Henry Ziegler, a Saltus alumnus who was the first head of the senior year created by Mr Ha...

From funeral homes to hospital beds, the island’s obesity crisis exacts a growing toll beyond the impact of chronic disease. According to the Bermuda Hospitals Board, a fully equipped bariatric hospital room costs $35,000 more than a standard, with s...

A church service today celebrated the life of Terrence “Ted” Richards, who has died aged 59. Mr Richards, the husband of education commissioner Kalmar Richards, was mourned in the House of Assembly yesterday. Scott Simmons, a Progressive Labour Party...

The Royal Bermuda Regiment plans to offer learning credits for soldiers to enhance their training. Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, announced the move as he updated the House of Assembly on the Regiment’s activities. He said the credi...

Charles Tatem, a conservationist, sailor and designer with a flair for kitchens, has died. He was 70. An architect, Mr Tatem served as chairman of the Bermuda National Trust’s historic buildings committee, and was also a member of the St George’s Pre...

Teachers said last night they had hit the limit over a litany of problems hampering performance for schools and students. The Bermuda Union of Teachers issued a statement declaring its intent to take an unspecified “appropriate action” over a lack of...

Ianthe Pearman, a teacher for nearly 50 years and an East End matriarch, has died. Ms Pearman was 94. Former pupils included former premier Dame Jennifer Smith, who gave an address at Ms Pearman’s funeral last week, and government ministers. Other sp...

The new Minister of Finance is to outline refinancing part of the Government’s $2.42 billion debt in the House of Assembly today. Curtis Dickinson is said to have secured a deal at a favourable rate of interest as one of his first acts as minister. Z...