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Bermuda's new US Consul General yesterday pledged to build on the strong relationship between the Island and its massive neighbour. And Larry Owen signalled that controversy over repairs to the ageing Longbird Bridge could soon be ended. Mr. Owen -- ...

Teachers and parents have to share the blame for the Island's poor standards in reading, Opposition leader Pamela Gordon said yesterday. And Ms Gordon defended her party's record on education while in Government. Ms Gordon said: "You can provide fund...

vice-president Donald Peters to be fired after he branded a colleague a racist in a row over a revamp of the administrative structure. One said: "It's racist, it's a violation of human rights, it's inflammatory and unprofessional. "Many people in the...

ruling Labour Party's annual conference -- with an Opposition MP included as well. Last night Acting Opposition Leader Grant Gibbons accepted a Government offer that a United Bermuda Party MP accompany the trio of Government Ministers slated to atten...

revealed yesterday. Census-takers are to target around 400 homes at the end of this month to test out questionnaires and computer systems prior to the first census in a decade, due to be carried out next year at a cost of around $1.6 million. And Fin...

Premier Jennifer Smith has refused to slam or back Government Senate Leader Milton Scott who called for Independent senators to be sacked for voting as a bloc with the Opposition. A short statement issued by Government Information Services, on Ms Smi...

Bermuda-based Jardine Matheson. Aisha bested more than 60 other applicants to win the annual Jardine Scholarship -- which works out at $10,000 a year for three years. Jardine president Harry Wilken said: "She was a very impressive candidate -- we are...

Britain's bid to rewrite relations with its colonies will be discussed by MPs today. And the debate on the British White Paper's offer of full citizenship for the Overseas Territories -- but with demands for better financial and human rights laws -- ...

low at the start of the new session, according to a secret College report. And only one student has signed up for the Best Steps programme, designed to improve basic skills so students can continue into higher education -- compared to 40 last year. T...

A hunt to find the Island's best teacher for children with learning problems is under way. And the winner will get a free trip to the annual US Learning Disabilities Association conference in Reno, Nevada, early next year. Mair Harris -- chairman of ...