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A sugar tax could be back on the agenda to help tackle the island’s health problems. Governor John Rankin, who delivered the Throne Speech to mark the start of Parliament, said: “While unhealthy foods are often appealing due to their lower prices, t...

Bermudians left waiting on “crumbs” from the island’s economic recovery will have “a seat at the table to share the full meal”, the Progressive Labour Party vowed as legislators returned to Parliament. Pledging to “face the issues of division in our ...

A Bermudian braced for the onslaught of Hurricane Irma on the United States described an ominous calm in southern Florida yesterday as the colossal storm bore down on the region. Peter Madeiros, of Punta Gorda, a small town on Florida’s Gulf coast, ...

Dennis Lister Jr and Dennis Lister III became the first father and son to sit in the House of Assembly at the same time. The two made history yesterday as the new PLP government reopened Parliament after the Throne Speech. Dennis Lister seconded the ...

The ThinkFest series is set to continue next weekend with a discussion about the fight against cancer led by Bermudian biochemist Carika Weldon. Dr Weldon, a Warwick Academy alumni, is deeply involved in cancer research and has presented at conferenc...

Wayne Caines last night met with dozens of the island’s religious leaders to discuss strategies to address the cause of violence in Bermuda. During the meeting at the Heritage Worship Centre, Mr Caines, the Minister of National Security, said partici...

Education chiefs have done a U-turn on a controversial 11th-hour plan to move children with autism to different schools. Commissioner of Education Freddie Evans has sent a “sincere” apology to parents and teachers. Dr Evans wrote to them and said: “...

Hurricane José rose to Category 4 this morning, but the Bermuda Weather Service said it was still not a threat to the island “at this time”. The storm’s closest point of approach in the next 72 hours was expected to be 505 nautical miles to the islan...

Hair served as the “hook” to get youngsters to an event designed to display community support. The annual Back 2 School Extravaganza offered free haircuts to boys, braiding for girls, and supplies ahead of the start of the school year. Yesterday’s e...

Dellwood Middle School is to open to students on Wednesday despite Ministry of Education plans to relocate pupils to alternative buildings in Hamilton. The school has been undergoing major works including mould remediation. Yesterday, education min...