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The Minister of Public works today blamed a weedkiller ban for overgrown vegetation at the island’s roadsides. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said that the ban on glyphosate herbicides would remain in force. But he added the Department of Environment...

Government will look to extend Unesco support to maintain forts outside of St George’s, according to Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch. Making a statement on the island’s infrastructure, the Minister of Public Works said that, like the island’s buses, B...

Legislation will be tabled today to address challenges by non-Bermudians who claim they have been discriminated against. The Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act will be given priority over the Human Rights Act under the Bermuda Immigration (No. 2)...

A man banned from teaching in Britain because of serious misconduct with a 16-year-old schoolgirl applied for a job at Saltus Grammar School this year. Matthew McGowan approached Saltus after complaints were raised about his relationship with a pupil...

A week of activities are being planned for the 2017 Bermuda Fashion Festival as the event celebrates its eighth year. The annual event, produced by the City of Hamilton, is set to feature three international fashion shows highlighting work by local a...

The Government will conduct an assessment of the tourism industry to help unemployed Bermudians into jobs held by non-Bermudians, according to Jamahl Simmons. Speaking at a press conference this morning, the Minister of Economic Development and Touri...

A woman was charged yesterday in connection with a fatal road crash. Margaret DeSilva, 55, was charged in Magistrates’ Court with causing the death of Jokeem Richardson, 23, by driving without due care and attention. The incident happened on Blue Hol...

Government is calling on the public to keep a watch out for two pest vine species being found around the island. Kudzu and hyacinth beans were reported in Bermuda in 2008 and, despite efforts to remove the aggressive vines, patches remain. A governme...

Police Week is set to take to the steps of City Hall this evening with an hour of music and dance. The Halton Regional Police Pipes and Drums from Ontario, Canada, are set to join with the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for a performa...

Drivers are being asked to use caution in Hamilton after an oil leak on the western side of the city. The City of Hamilton said oil was spilt on Par-la-Ville Road, Woodlands Road and the western end of Front Street and other areas were blocked off to...