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America’s Cup legislation has been passed with the full support of the Senate, although the Opposition queried how much of the community will share in the wealth. Junior National Security Minister Jeff Baron said entrepreneurs were already approachin...

The Senate has approved further alterations to municipalities legislation, over strong Opposition misgivings over possibilities for abuse. The effects of the Municipalities Amendment Act will be felt soon, in the upcoming May 2015 elections for Hamil...

Government came under fire in the Senate yesterday, with Opposition Senate Leader Diallo Rabain claiming it was falling short on consultation and transparency. Government Senate Leader Michael Fahy defended Government’s record and work to create jobs...

Shoppers reacted with dismay yesterday to the news that the 10 per cent grocery discount will end after next week. Lindo’s, Supermart and MarketPlace stores agreed to offer the increased discount on Wednesdays beginning in December 2013 as part of an...

Government has received 620 applications for Bermudian status by Permanent Residence Certificate holders, according to Senator Michael Fahy. Speaking in the Senate, Sen Fahy said that of those who had applied under section 20B of the Bermuda Immigrat...

By Owain Johnston-Barnes Online “wanted posters” could soon be introduced to locate those in Bermuda illegally, according to Senator Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs. Speaking in the Senate today, Sen Fahy said: “The Department of Immigrati...

The OBA’s vision for improving the economy is what attracted lifelong PLP member Vic Ball to join the current Government as senator back in November. Speaking to The Royal Gazette Vic Ball, who was principal purchasing and supply officer for the pre...

Newly appointed Senator Georgia Marshall has pledged to be a “positive force” in Bermuda politics as she prepares to assume her position in the Senate this week. Mrs Marshall was sworn in as part of the One Bermuda Alliance Senate team by Governor Ge...

By Jonathan Bell British Opposition leader and would-be Prime Minister Ed Miliband’s threat to blacklist Bermuda as a tax haven was attributed by Premier Michael Dunkley to pre-election ploys. Speaking at yesterday’s House of Assembly, the Premier st...

Legislation offering America’s Cup-related concessions was approved by the House of Assembly last night, with both parties promising unequivocal support. Minister of Economic Development Grant Gibbons explained that the legislation represented the Go...

Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell yesterday confirmed that Government would push ahead with roadside sobriety checks and speed cameras to improve road safety. He told the House of Assembly: “I rise to report that the Ministry of Tourism Development ...

Premier Michael Dunkley has laid out details of his trip to Washington DC, where 12 meetings were conducted on Capitol Hill. Government is closely watching United States tax policy, which has implications for Bermuda’s economy, and Mr Dunkley said he...