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Arrangements for the renovation of Sessions House were still being finalised this week after MPs were asked to clear their desks last month. Dennis Lister, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, said work on Sessions House was expected to be completed...

Would-be astronauts can reach for the stars at a summer camp this month, the Minister of Home Affairs has revealed. Walter Roban said he was “really excited” about the opportunity for students to learn more about the space industry. He explained in t...

An independent Law Reform Commission has been set up — ten years after legislation paved the way for its introduction. Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, said this week that in 2009 it became “unarguably clear tha...

The creation of a minimum wage for Bermuda took a step closer on Monday as legislation to set up a group that will consider pay rates was passed by senators. A six-strong Wage Commission will recommend a minimum hourly wage and a living wage as part ...

The Premier laid down a challenge for the Leader of the Opposition to come up with a plan to boost the economy instead of repeating “slogan after slogan” without substance. David Burt offered Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, six week...

The approach of Cup Match has prompted a fresh appeal for one day of the holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of Bermuda’s slaves in 1834, to honour the Bermudian ex-slave and abolitionist Mary Prince. Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Allianc...

A task force to tackle the impact of any Brexit-related issues on Bermuda is expected to include youth, charity, business and union representatives, the Premier said on Friday. David Burt explained that Walton Brown, a Progressive Labour Party backbe...

Ministerial Questions from the House of Assembly on Friday, July 26 Questions to David Burt, the Premier, on the management of Pati requests Craig Cannonier, the Leader of the Opposition: “Our Premier mentioned that there was a frequency of Pati requ...

The Minister of National Security told Parliament how he was working to strike a balance between making sure there are opportunities for both Bermudians and businesses to thrive. Wayne Caines said immigration reform legislation, which was pegged to b...

A construction firm appealed to the Government to settle its unpaid bill topping $1 million for the Sandys 360 sports complex at the West End, an Opposition backbencher has revealed. Calling the failed gym a “black hole”, Trevor Moniz, a former publi...

Eight years of investigations into Ewart Brown have left the former premier unable to clear his name, MPs heard on Friday. Michael Scott, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, castigated the police investigation into Dr Brown, who has never been ch...

Bermuda’s war veterans and their widows were given a pensions boost during Friday’s sitting of the House of Assembly. The Pensions (War Service) Order 2019 raised the monthly payment due to veterans from $800 to $1,000. The debate, opened by Wayne Ca...