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The need to tackle climate change was a priority in a group statement that closed the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings in the UK. The British government welcomed the territories’ desire to be covered by the Paris Agreement, de...

A former premier quit her role on the board of directors of a technology firm at the centre of a sexual harassment and assault allegation about five months ago, it was revealed today. Dame Jennifer Smith said she resigned from the post with Afiniti i...

A crackdown on rogue landlords was triggered by a spate of “heinous” acts committed against tenants, the home affairs minister said yesterday. Walter Roban said some unscrupulous property owners had used strong arm tactics against tenants they wanted...

Senators sparred over infrastructure projects and the replacement of the Tynes Bay Incinerator during the Reply to the Throne Speech debate in the Upper House today. Owen Darrell, the Junior Minister of Public Works, attacked the One Bermuda Alliance...

A charity leader said she looked forward to supporting the Government’s “groundbreaking vision” for a Children’s Commission. Kelly Hunt, the executive director of the Coalition for the Protection of Children, was speaking as a replacement for the Chi...

The head of a billion-dollar data and software company located in Bermuda has been accused of sexual misconduct. Zia Chishti, the founder and chief executive officer of Bermuda-based Afiniti, has been accused of pressuring a former employee into havi...

A senator yesterday fought back tears as she told colleagues about her rape ordeal. The emotional moment came ahead of a vigil in Hamilton calling for more support for victims of domestic violence and abuse. Lindsay Simmons, junior minister for Socia...

A bid to cut antisocial behaviour and boost the potential for Bermuda’s youth has been set out in the Senate. Ernest Peets, Youth, Culture and sports minister, said the initiative would now be considered by a working group. He said the Government was...

A former education Permanent Secretary yesterday questioned if she would ever face a Progressive Labour Party disciplinary committee over her opposition to the closure of a historic primary school. Ellen-Kate Horton, a veteran PLP member who was thre...

Police have insisted they need extra cash in next February’s Budget to boost the number of officers, the national security minister has revealed. Renee Ming said cuts to police resources this year had been “unfortunate” and asked for a boost to law a...