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A parent has challenged the education minister over the need for schoolchildren to be tested for Covid-19 before they can be taught in a classroom. Peter Sanderson, the lawyer for the man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, told the Supreme ...

The island’s newest lawyer thanked her mother for “never deterring me from my dreams, despite them seeming almost impossible”. Precious Smith, who was Called to the Bar before Puisne Judge Larry Mussenden, also wished her mother Wendy Woodley a happy...

A charity dedicated to the protection of children appealed for better education on sex and consent to help prevent abuse. Debi Ray-Rivers, the founder and executive director of Scars, said parents and caregivers had to push past their discomfort and ...

A children’s rights campaigner yesterday welcomed a recruitment drive for litigation guardians for children and young people who appear in court. Tiffanne Thomas, a social worker who worked as a litigation guardian in a string of cases from 2014, sai...

The grandson of the late CV “Jim” Woolridge has been Called to the Bar. Jonathan Marion, 27, was welcomed into the legal profession as Bermuda’s first new lawyer of 2022. Mr Marion, who was admitted on Friday, will leave today to complete his legal t...

Former Berkeley Institute student Terry-Lynn Griffiths celebrated becoming the latest member of the Bermuda Bar in a ceremony in the Supreme Court. Ms Griffiths said she felt humbled and privileged to be able to join Bermuda’s legal fraternity. She s...

A newly-minted lawyer said family and a strong support system helped her along the path to success. Ojeda Smith, an associate in law firm Wakefield Quin’s corporate department, added their example meant she was committed to helping other people in th...

A newly minted barrister and mother of one said that her five-year-old son inspired her to get through her studies. Arielle DeSilva, 28, explained that she stayed the course for the sake of little Noah, despite hitting major obstacles, including a fa...

An educator told the Supreme Court that the Bermuda Union of Teachers had blocked him from running for union office after he sought to raise serious concerns with members. Leonard Santucci, the BUT representative for the Berkeley Institute, had calle...

Two Bermudian women shared the spotlight after they were Called to the Bar on the same day. Kaisha Wilson and Zantae Dill, both 23, were welcomed into the legal profession on October 15 after they each completed a year of their two-year training with...