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A work to rule at West Pembroke Primary School quietly ended earlier this month, according to the Ministry of Education. The action which launched in November came to an end on January 3. A spokesman said: “Towards the end of November 2018, West Pemb...

A single mom who worked two jobs to pay for her education was Called to the Bermuda Bar yesterday. Now she has rejoined the law firm where she once worked as a secretary as a barrister. Keeka Simons, 34, fought back tears at Supreme Court as she than...

Conservationists hope lionfish will be back on the menu this winter as the fifth annual Winter Lionfish Derby picks up steam. As of Monday afternoon more than 180 lionfish had already been caught as part of this year’s derby. A spokesman said: “It se...

Teachers were offered an apology yesterday for a failure of support and communication over the introduction of a new standards-based grading system in public schools. Kalmar Richards, the education commissioner, admitted there had been “insufficient ...

One of Bermuda’s most popular cricketers was shocked when he was told he was to appear in the New Year’s Honours List. Janeiro Tucker, known as “Mr Cup Match” for his success at the annual match, was awarded the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honou...

A video to highlight procedures at roadside breath test checkpoints has been released. The film shows what happens at checkpoints to both sober and over-the-limit drivers. Zane DeSilva, the transport minister, said the video would be shown at the Tra...

A group of culinary apprentices will travel to Prince Edward Island, Canada, to train with the support of the Department of Workforce Development. Devon Nepier, Sierra Symonds, Kalea Steede, Jomeko Mallory and Kalen Mills — all of whom work at the Fa...

Students in public schools will not receive report cards until next year, according to the Department of Education. A government spokeswoman said: “In response to feedback from key stakeholder groups inclusive of the Bermuda Union of Teachers and sch...

Public and private secondary schools across the island have been awarded a total of $240,000 for charity work carried out by their pupils. PartnerRe, the Hamilton-based reinsurer, donated $30,000 to eight of the island’s schools through its Dollars f...

Teachers at West Pembroke Primary School have returned to the classroom after they staged a sickout last week. Mike Charles, general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, said: “Representatives had a meeting and all the teachers are back at wo...