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This parliamentary session is the second longest in history, the Premier has said. The Throne Speech laying out the Government’s legislative agenda was read last September and the House of Assembly has sat 37 times since. Mr Burt said the long sessio...

Controversy over images of MPs claimed to be sleeping on the job will be “dealt with” next week, the Speaker of the House of Assembly promised yesterday. Dennis Lister, whose job is to enforce the rules of the House, said: “It’s an in-House matter th...

An MP snapped apparently asleep in the House of Assembly has called for an inquiry into the use of cameras in Parliament. Christopher Famous, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, was one of several politicians captured sleeping in the House of As...

Shelly Bay Beach users will have the chance to sample food and learn about rental services that could be offered if plans for development go ahead. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, revealed a demonstration event will take...

Borrowers could have greater protection from the unfair practices of debt collection agencies if new legislation is passed. The Minister of Home Affairs tabled a Bill to provide a “comprehensive licensing regulatory framework” for agents involved in ...

Extra safeguards to protect Bermuda from money laundering and terrorist funding are expected to help the island pass an international audit next month, senators heard. The island’s anti-crime standards will be scrutinised by the Financial Action Task...

Convicted sex offenders should undergo mandatory treatment or spend more time behind bars, MPs heard yesterday. The recommendation was included in a report by a Joint Select Committee on the need for a public sex offenders register and related matter...

Police will conduct roadside sobriety checkpoints to crackdown on drink driving during Cup Match weekend. And a number of Bermuda’s bar and restaurant are backing the bid. Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, announced the measure in the...

A public register of sex offenders will take a step closer today after a special report is tabled in the House of Assembly. The report, the result of work by a Joint Select Committee of the House, was asked to look at current legislation relating to ...

Senators gave their approval for the introduction of ATV tours in the West End. The proposal — which has drawn criticism from environmental groups — garnered support from One Bermuda Alliance senators on Wednesday. But James Jardine, independent sena...

Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate. The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...

Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate. Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses. But the legislat...