Politics No extra staff to ease Pati burden on public officers David Burt says the Government cannot place officers in every department David Burt says the Government cannot place officers in every department Dec 24, 2024 7:55 AM
Politics Ministers spend $23,710 on overseas travel Four MPs, including the Premier, took trips to London, Barbados and Miami Four MPs, including the Premier, took trips to London, Barbados and Miami Dec 24, 2024 7:54 AM
Politics Premier bullish about impact of corporate income tax David Burt admits Bermuda has to be more competitive, and reduce the cost of living and doing business David Burt admits Bermuda has to be more competitive, and reduce the cost of living and doing business Dec 23, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Burt says $50m in funds for universal healthcare is just the start David Burt clarifies that the corporate income tax allocation is in addition to existing revenues in the upcoming Budget David Burt clarifies that the corporate income tax allocation is in addition to existing revenues in the upcoming Budget Dec 23, 2024 7:56 AM
Politics Bermudian wins seat on local council in London Jahdia Spencer takes a place on the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council, thanks to a by-election Jahdia Spencer takes a place on the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council, thanks to a by-election Dec 21, 2024 7:59 AM
Politics Opposition calls foul on contrasting fiscal assessments Douglas De Couto reacts to two reports issued this month while the Government welcomes the review Douglas De Couto reacts to two reports issued this month while the Government welcomes the review Dec 19, 2024 6:06 PM
Politics Governor defends effectiveness of accountability systems Rena Lalgie’s comments come after a call from the Freedom Democratic Movement for more obligation of public offices Rena Lalgie’s comments come after a call from the Freedom Democratic Movement for more obligation of public offices Dec 19, 2024 5:55 PM
Politics Government considers new domestic violence measures The Senate hears 75 per cent more protection orders have been issued this year compared with 2023 The Senate hears 75 per cent more protection orders have been issued this year compared with 2023 Dec 19, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Clean air legislation passed despite Senate opposition Regulations under the amended law will be tabled early in the new year, the Upper House hears Regulations under the amended law will be tabled early in the new year, the Upper House hears Dec 19, 2024 7:54 AM
Politics Children sports academy set for January launch The programme will cater for children between the ages of 3 and 6 The programme will cater for children between the ages of 3 and 6 Dec 19, 2024 7:49 AM
Politics House: NSC solar energy coming online David Burt gives MPs an update on the much delayed facility in the wake of questions from the OBA David Burt gives MPs an update on the much delayed facility in the wake of questions from the OBA Dec 17, 2024 7:57 AM
Politics Overhaul at Governor’s residence after water damage Repairs are expected to take between three and five years to fix leaky roof and faulty windows Repairs are expected to take between three and five years to fix leaky roof and faulty windows Dec 17, 2024 7:56 AM
Politics MPs approve raft of financial legislation Legislation to support the island’s corporate income tax regime is among Bills approved by the House of Assembly Legislation to support the island’s corporate income tax regime is among Bills approved by the House of Assembly Dec 15, 2024 12:03 PM
Politics Premier predicts slate of tax breaks in next financial year David Burt makes the pledges with the tabling of his latest Pre-Budget Report David Burt makes the pledges with the tabling of his latest Pre-Budget Report Dec 14, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Green light for anti-pollution legislation Government MPs note urgency in the passage of the Clean Air Amendment Act 2024, as the Opposition calls for more consultation Government MPs note urgency in the passage of the Clean Air Amendment Act 2024, as the Opposition calls for more consultation Dec 14, 2024 7:54 AM
Politics Government-backed grocery co-op aims to lower food costs Minister claims food duty relief is not passed on by supermarkets so a government co-operative grocery will address the issue Minister claims food duty relief is not passed on by supermarkets so a government co-operative grocery will address the issue Dec 13, 2024 5:21 PM
Politics Approved Hamilton Residential Scheme outlined for MPs Jason Hayward breaks down the plans in the House of Assembly Jason Hayward breaks down the plans in the House of Assembly Dec 13, 2024 3:15 PM
Politics Minister: surge in residential plans for tourism sites Crystal Caesar tells MPs that the Department of Planning is working to strike the right balance Crystal Caesar tells MPs that the Department of Planning is working to strike the right balance Dec 13, 2024 3:07 PM
Politics Seniors strategy needs collective action, MPs hear Tinée Furbert explains the plan’s four pillars and says an assessment of dementia care practices is under way Tinée Furbert explains the plan’s four pillars and says an assessment of dementia care practices is under way Dec 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Politics Darrell extols Makerspace launch for the arts The culture minister tells senators the scheme will help artists and uplift the community The culture minister tells senators the scheme will help artists and uplift the community Dec 13, 2024 11:00 AM
Politics Pressure group slams ‘farcical’ clean air consultation The coalition calls for the home affairs minister's “early retirement” and for legislation to be postponed The coalition calls for the home affairs minister's “early retirement” and for legislation to be postponed Dec 13, 2024 7:56 AM
Politics Legislators head to final sitting of House before new year The Pre-Budget Report for the 2025-26 fiscal year is to be tabled by David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance The Pre-Budget Report for the 2025-26 fiscal year is to be tabled by David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance Dec 13, 2024 7:55 AM
Politics Corporation of Hamilton needs reform for good of Bermuda, court told The Privy Council in London heard arguments yesterday about whether Parliament should be allowed to abolish municipal elections The Privy Council in London heard arguments yesterday about whether Parliament should be allowed to abolish municipal elections Dec 13, 2024 7:50 AM
Politics Senators pass controversial changes to Pati laws From January, the Government will be able to charge fees for requests that take more than 16 hours to process From January, the Government will be able to charge fees for requests that take more than 16 hours to process Dec 12, 2024 7:59 AM
Politics Mischa Fubler’s maiden speech focuses on investment New senator tells colleagues that “national self-actualisation” should be the ultimate goal New senator tells colleagues that “national self-actualisation” should be the ultimate goal Dec 12, 2024 7:55 AM
Politics MPs back action plan on combating violent crime A strategy to take on the root causes of a complex social crisis wins bipartisan support A strategy to take on the root causes of a complex social crisis wins bipartisan support Dec 07, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Roban: new air standards to ‘surpass’ those of UK and EU “Nuisance odour regulations” are to be added to air quality laws, and will cover the treatment and disposal of manure “Nuisance odour regulations” are to be added to air quality laws, and will cover the treatment and disposal of manure Dec 06, 2024 4:30 PM
Politics Total number of people claiming financial assistance falls However, latest figures show the number of pensioners in need of financial help increasing slightly However, latest figures show the number of pensioners in need of financial help increasing slightly Dec 06, 2024 4:21 PM
Politics Leaflets update public on government programmes Two publications outline policies from the Midyear Budget Review and the Throne Speech Two publications outline policies from the Midyear Budget Review and the Throne Speech Dec 06, 2024 11:33 AM
Politics ‘Disrespected’ Vic Ball expelled from OBA Former approved candidate for Smith’s West accuses Opposition of dirty tricks after welcoming Vance Campbell into the fold Former approved candidate for Smith’s West accuses Opposition of dirty tricks after welcoming Vance Campbell into the fold Dec 06, 2024 8:00 AM
