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When it comes to combating the issue of child abuse, we look towards the law makers, enforcement agencies, educators, child advocates and helping organisations who are positioned to deal with the problem. We implement policies and procedures that ne...

Over five months ago a Progressive Labour Party motion was passed in the House of Assembly which said: “Whereas it is acknowledged that the public are becoming increasingly aware of incidents relating to sexual offenders, and these incidents are alar...

When a child finds a school that fits, learning can come naturally. For 8-year-old Olivia Jackson, getting the chance to learn in an environment that supports her learning style has made going to school better. Olivia is very inventive, loves to buil...

Bermuda is the first country in the world to reach “tipping point” with more than 12 per cent of its adult population trained in child sex abuse prevention. More than 6,800 residents have taken courses with Saving Children and Revealing Secrets, and ...

One in three Bermuda residents suffered sex abuse before the age of 18, a new survey has shown. Saving Children and Revealing Secrets, a charity that helps to prevent child sex abuse, teamed up with the Bermuda Health Council to conduct the survey. M...

Taj Donville-Outerbridge has big ambitions. His dream is to be a reconstructive surgeon, eventually becoming president of the Bermuda Health Council and Minister of Health. “Some people are supportive,” the 17-year-old said. “But others say, ‘Slow do...

An internationally recognised programme to support children traumatised by gun crime has thrown its weight behind an island charity’s plans to establish the island’s first bereavement camp for youngsters. Comfort Zone representatives visited Bermuda ...

A premature baby girl airlifted off the island for emergency medical treatment in Canada has returned to Bermuda. Christmas Day baby Kee-Ijah Bailey and her mother, Elisha Joell, flew back to the island last week after nearly four weeks of treatment ...

A festive appeal for more foster families has been launched. Lindsay Simmons, president of the Foster Parent Association, said vulnerable children needed a safe and loving environment, particularly over the holiday season. She added: “It’s important ...

Pupils from a special needs school had a whale of a time thanks to special aids that let them enjoy skating. The blue beluga whale skating devices helped the children from Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy balance on the artificial skating rink at St G...

A leading police officer has been assigned to deal with complaints of inappropriate sexual conduct by a former pastor amid concerns witnesses are reluctant to come forward. Yesterday, police said they were aware of allegations circulating on social m...

New child care standards have been published in a move to support parents and care providers. The standards, announced last week in the House of Assembly, are designed to provide support for parents, daycare providers — those who care for up to three...