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“It makes a change from boring hurricanes,” was Governor George Fergusson’s reaction to his house being struck by lightning on Wednesday night. He was entertaining relatives at Government House when they heard an almighty bang at 9.30pm. Mr Fergusso...

Literacy should be a priority for spending in education in today’s Budget, according to the Bermuda Education Network. Executive director Becky Ausenda claims that nearly all the education experts within the network, including education officers, pri...

A Sandys man who unleashed a “barrage of offensive words” against police officers has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to undergo counselling. Taiheed Talbot, 36, who told Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe during his court case that he was “s...

Union leaders have said that while they understand that government spending will need to be cut in the Budget, they hope it will be balanced with ideas to increase revenue. Bermuda Public Services Union president Jason Hayward said that he is not com...

When New York Times reporter Vivian Yee spotted two children running from a cab into JFK airport with no jackets during a weekend of record low temperatures, she figured she was on to something. The reporter was working on a colour piece about the n...

British gospel singer and The X Factor star Jahmene Douglas is enjoying a two-week break on the Island — and is looking for a true Bermudian experience. The 23-year-old musician, who came second in the TV contest in 2012, has been staying at Rosewoo...

A tabled amendment to the Bird Protection Act could extend the power to destroy “pest” birds to any member of the public who is authorised by the Environment Minister. And a separate amendment to the Firearms Act would also pave the way for certain c...

The OBA’s vision for improving the economy is what attracted lifelong PLP member Vic Ball to join the current Government as senator back in November. Speaking to The Royal Gazette Vic Ball, who was principal purchasing and supply officer for the pre...

At least 3,475 Belco customers experienced power outages due to yesterday’s adverse weather while flights were cancelled throughout the day. The Bermuda Weather Service had issued a thunderstorm advisory for mid to late afternoon. Cancelled flights ...

Early childhood tooth decay is being tackled as part of Oral Health Month. The Department of Health’s Oral Health section launched school-entry screening last year which focuses on the “decay experience” of children aged five or turning five. This ...