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A government board did not use the “required rigour and efficiency” to find records when asked to disclose the minutes of its meetings under a public access to information request, the Information Commissioner has ruled. Gitanjali Gutierrez said in a...

Dear Sir, I must give our premier, David Burt, much credit for his June 1 announcement in the House of Assembly that next year a public holiday will mark the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first immigrants from Madeira, a move that was welco...

The Department of Immigration reminded British Overseas Territories Citizens’ passport holders today to check their passports before they make travel plans. Immigration officials said people should not book or confirm travel plans unless they have a ...

“When you hear about slavery for 400 years. For 400 years?! That sounds like a choice.” These were words spoken by American entertainer Kanye West that speak to the complete lack of knowledge of the true horrors of 500 years of European colonialism ...

That white males earn 70 per cent more than black men in the category of personal income with respect to full-time employment of those aged 16 and above in the 2016 census should be pause for significant concern. Similarly, the companion statistic t...

Fintech businesses will get immediate approval for five work permits within the first six months of gaining a business permit, according to Walton Brown. Mr Brown, the Minister of Home Affairs, said in order to be eligible, fintech companies must pre...

New Census data will help Bermuda meet the needs of its population, government reform minister Lovitta Foggo told the House of Assembly. Ms Foggo said entrepreneurs, job providers and groups helping seniors can all make use of the information in the ...

Racial income inequality must be addressed, but political commentators warned that statistics only tell part of the story. The 2016 Census revealed that annual personal income by black workers fell by 13 per cent from 2010 to 2016, while personal inc...

Progressive Labour Party MP Rolfe Commissiong said the Census statistics highlighted the issue of the “two Bermudas”. He said: “They place in sharp contrast the growing chasm when it comes to racial disparity with respect to the income divide that is...

Black people have suffered a sharp income drop while white people saw a small increase, the latest census report revealed yesterday. The Population and Housing Census Report for 2016 showed black workers had an average 13 per cent decline in income b...

The Ministry of Home Affairs is to release interim reports concerning immigration reform, it was announced yesterday. A spokeswoman said public meetings would also be held as “specific milestones” were reached. It came after pressure group Supporting...