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A judge has dismissed a former police officer’s appeal against a sexual assault conviction, likening his behaviour to a “creeping tomcat quietly hunting its prey”. Jermari Belboda, 27, was found guilty by magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo in 2020 of an ass...

A Government backbencher has apologised for comments he made in the House of Assembly that included “monkey” references. Christopher Famous added that he accepted a different phrase should have been used to make his point. The Progressive Labour Part...

Two people have died after separate road crashes, police. A spokesman said that a 42-year-old woman involved in a single-vehicle car crash on Beacon Hill, in Sandys, at about 10.35pm on Friday had died. He added that a 51-year-old man who was involv...

A multimillion-dollar fundraising drive has been launched to revive and renovate the National Museum of Bermuda. It is hoped that The Future of History Campaign will attract at least $8.5 million to support education programmes, development projects ...

Campaigners will raise awareness about coercive control in relationships at two panel talks within the next two weeks. The Women’s Resource Centre has invited residents to a virtual discussion about relationships on Thursday and speakers from the UK ...

A woman cleared of cannabis charges on appeal has had her convictions restored by the Court of Appeal. Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams found last year that two convictions against Rebecca Wallington should be overturned because of the appearance o...

The US will be able to come to Bermuda’s aid if the island comes under a security threat, thanks to a new agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding, which was signed by officials on Thursday, provides a framework for co-operation in the event of a s...

Sharks and rays in Bermuda’s waters are to get more protection – but some shark fishing will be allowed. Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, told the House of Assembly on Friday that all sharks except Galapagos sharks, six-gill sharks, gummy sh...

The Court of Appeal has rejected a claim that a Supreme Court judge may have appeared to be biased against a former Progressive Labour Party MP and minister because of an earlier corruption investigation. Michael Scott had called for two rulings by P...

Children in care will be given a stronger voice through a new body of experts that will listen to their concerns, it has been claimed. Tinee Furbert, the minister for social affairs, made the pledge when introducing the Children Amendment Act 2022 in...