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Parents should talk to their children about drugs and alcohol “early and often”, Pride Bermuda has urged. Samantha Smith, a programme coordinator at the substance abuse prevention charity, said that children were beginning to first experiment with to...

Kym Whitley has a lot to be thankful for. Four years ago she thought she was being pranked when she got a call saying her baby was waiting to be picked up from the hospital. She was 50. She hadn't given birth and wasn't considering adoption — motherh...

A child sex abuse prevention charity is emphasising the importance of teaching children the correct names for their body parts. Giving nicknames to their genitals can cause confusion and delay when children are disclosing sexual assaults, according ...

Children can have fun while learning about maritime history thanks to the launch of the National Museum of Bermuda’s Playhouse. The whimsical exhibit offers 15 interactive stations to try — from “Hey, That’s Not My Head!” to “The Mutoscope”. It is h...

The Coalition for the Protection of Children has been a strong advocate of the establishment of a sex offender registry for many years. While we can appreciate the need to protect the identities of victims, we also recognise the concern to avoid furt...

A twice-weekly playgroup for infants and toddlers is being hailed a “huge success” by organisers. The Wednesday and Friday morning sessions for children up to the age of 4 allow them to socialise, play and take part in physical activities designed to...

“Dozens” of children have been sent home from school because their parents cannot afford uniforms, according to Sheelagh Cooper of the Coalition for the Protection of Children. “Last week was a tough one for parents of school-aged children,” Ms Coope...

Dear Sir, The incident in the United States where a youth was beaten to death in his church illustrates a problem that is troubling true believers. The biblical injunction gives clear guidelines on this matter, eg, Proverbs 23:13. Do not withhold co...

Bermuda’s poor and vulnerable will be impacted the most if the Bermuda Government decides to cut resources across the Island’s three remaining community centres. This is the view of the founder and chairwoman of the Coalition for the Protection of C...

Chelsea Smith’s family moved five times when she was growing up. She changed schools every time they moved. Each time there were new friends to make and new routines to learn. “The experience was stressful,” said the 38-year-old. “Although I didn’t l...

Up to 15 contracted members of staff at the Island’s three community centres could lose their jobs amid fears over cuts to services. A source close to The Centre in Pembroke said staff had been informed verbally by the Bermuda Government that any job...

A leading public health nurse wants parents to step up the conversation on sexual health with young people amid concerns of continuing ignorance and risky behaviour. Kim Ball, the HIV coordinator for the Department of Health, said casual attitudes we...