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Flares lighting up the Bermuda sky last night were possibly “something atmospheric in nature”, according to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre (BMOC). Police and BMOC both were alerted to the sightings around 7.10pm. According to a BMOC spokesma...

Shadow Human Affairs Minister Rolfe Commissiong this morning welcomed news that Sun Life International will be expanding operations in Bermuda. In a statement, Mr Commissiong responded to last week’s announcement that the firm intends to double staff...

The Salvation Army has been given more than $3,000 after a fundraiser by the Bermuda Irish Association. The group held a Christmas lunch on Wednesday at Port O’ Call to mark their first anniversary and used the opportunity to raise $3,410. Among the ...

An application to erect a mobile cell tower in Devonshire has been refused by Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy following an appeal. The plans, submitted by Digicel, proposed placing a movable cell site on wheels at 49 South Road, which would includ...

Former Bank of Bermuda president Donald Lines — considered to be one of the architects of the modern Bermuda economy — has died following a long illness. He was 82 years old. His son, Scott Lines, yesterday described his father as a loving man dedica...

The Bermuda Perfumery has launched a non-profit foundation dedicated to protect and promote the Island’s shipwreck heritage. The Lili Bermuda Foundation will be funded through a portion of the profits of the company’s Mary Celestia fragrance, named a...

The long-awaited footbridge over Bailey’s Bay has been formally opened. Governor George Fergusson and Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon Pamplin attended Saturday’s ceremony and praised the project, which was spearheaded by the Friends of the Berm...

A group of Bermudian students presented Environment Minister Jeanne Atherden with a mosaic yesterday as thanks for her continued consideration of the Blue Halo project. The initiative, which proposes turning a large swath of the Island’s Exclusive Ec...

Reports of gun shots in the East End this week have been dismissed as fireworks following a Police investigation. A Police spokesman said this morning: “For the last two nights there have been reports of gun shots being heard in the eastern end of th...

Three pieces of legislation were unanimously approved by the Senate during yesterday’s sitting. The Government Fees Amendment Regulations, the Charities (Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Reporting) Regulations, and the Fire Safety ...