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Covid-19 restrictions have caused increased tensions at the island’s prisons, it was revealed today. Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, said that the morale and behaviour of inmates had deteriorated because of a block on visits. Ms Ming a...

Bermuda’s supplies of coronavirus vaccine are nearing their end, with just 220 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine left, it was revealed last night. But Kim Wilson, the health minister, said 5,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine remained in stock – enough f...

The Government last night appeared to be on a collision course with the Bermuda Industrial Union over workplace decertification votes. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, said he had “no intention” of amending new legislation that gave non-unionis...

Police could use the island’s network of roadside cameras to catch speeders, Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley said this week. Mr Corbishley, speaking after the death on Sunday of 16-year-old Amber Bridges, added the loss of the 16-year-old h...

A year ago, sparked by a controversial political appointment and global outrage over the killing of George Floyd, a new voice in Bermuda emerged. Social Justice Bermuda since then has become known for its progressive statements, marches and petitions...

A legal challenge to planned controversial public safety restrictions is scheduled to be heard in the Supreme Court today. Pressure group Constitutional Freedom Bermuda filed a summons yesterday to ask for an injunction against the Government propos...

Legislation to introduce fixed penalties for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions is expected to be tabled in the House of Assembly this morning. The Government announced plans earlier this year to introduce on-the-spot fines for some offences related t...

Government yesterday launched a fresh drive to help unemployed Bermudians get back to work. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, said the economic stimulus programme scheme would help Bermudians to undertake short-term job placements and get on-the...

Government yesterday defended its decision to sideline proposals for a minimum wage for at least a year. The Government-appointed Wages Commission delivered its recommendations on minimum wage levels last month. But Jason Hayward, the labour minister...

The “Queen of Bermuda” stepped into the international spotlight after Mark Anderson, the man behind Sybil Barrington, was highlighted in a UK magazine. Mr Anderson said he was “elated” to be profiled in the first issue of Forever with Pride magazine,...