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The Berkeley Institute yesterday celebrated retiring principal Michelle Simmons and her 20 years in the post. But while Mrs Simmons only has two weeks remaining as principal, she promised to remain a part of the school. “I will continue to serve Berk...

An attempt to specifically block same-sex marriage from the Human Rights Act Amendment was last night defeated 18 to 12 in the House of Assembly. Progressive Labour Party MP Wayne Furbert sought to attach a proviso to the amendment stating that nothi...

Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley received a loud round of support yesterday when he disclosed the new substance abuse treatment centre in Dockyard will be named the Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment. “The late Honourable Membe...

Premier Craig Cannonier is optimistic that Bermuda’s concerns over a new tax treaty to combat tax evasion will be addressed by end of business today. But as Bermuda prepares to host a meeting with other Overseas Territories, Mr Cannonier remains guar...

The Bermuda Police Service’s Cadet Programme is set to triple in size in response to a surge of applicants. The programme currently has five enrolled cadets, but Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley told the House of Assembly yesterday the service ...

Parliament has passed landmark legislation prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination, following after a nine-hour debate yesterday. While there were some dissenting voices, the majority of MPs spoke in favour of the Human Rights Amendment Act 201...

A schoolgirl yesterday described being attacked by a St George’s man while riding home from school in a crowded bus. The 15-year-old victim, who cannot be named, said George Wilson, 60, grabbed her by her school tie and repeatedly slapped her after s...

Government will amend the Motor Car Act to clarify the rules regarding permits for dumpster trailers, defining various classes and usage restrictions. Tourism and Transportation Minister Shawn Crockwell said discussions with stakeholders identified t...

Local entries Spirit of Bermuda and Alice Kay made impressive starts to the 2013 Marion Bermuda Race in Buzzards Bay yesterday. But it was Shindig, helmed by Massachusetts skipper Michael Reney, that stole the show. The Andrews 68 made a spectacular...

A leaflet explaining healthcare costs and how to control them is being posted out to residents this month by the Bermuda Health Council (BHeC). BHeC CEO Jennifer Attride-Stirling said the Guide to Bermuda’s Health Costs was part of a wider campaign b...