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Senators passed a bill yesterday that aims to provide greater enforcement powers to the Bermuda Monetary Authority and cut its financial deficit. The Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment Bill will allow the Island’s regulatory authority to hike a num...

Gaming legislation passed in the Senate yesterday, paving the way for a new casino industry in Bermuda. Minister of Tourism Sean Crockwell was in the Senate chamber after lunch to hear the debate. The Casino Gaming Bill 2014 will allow up to three c...

The Senate this morning approved two draft orders giving protection to employees reporting misconduct in the workplace. The changes were made to the Good Governance Order 2014 and the Employment (Protected Disclosures) Order. It will protect employee...

Amendments to the Bermuda College Act have been passed in the Senate which include the provision for the college to borrow funds from government. As a result of the amendment the Bermuda College Building Reserve Fund Act 1987 has been repealed. Inde...

A bill in favour of the use of products containing cannabinoids was passed in the Senate yesterday morning. The bill introduces three medical drugs — Marinol, Cesamet and Sativex — to those permitted for prescription purposes. Progressive Labour Part...

The Premier has been granted power to appoint a Commission of Inquiry following the passing of an amendment to legislation in the Senate. The amendment to the Commission of Inquiry Act 1935 was brought about by PLP Shadow Minister of Immigration and...

The Senate will debate fire safety legislation today. All premises, except for private homes and common areas of multiple unit dwellings, must obtain a fire certificate from the Chief Fire Officer under the proposed legislation, which will be present...

Members of the Bermuda Trade Union Congress (BTUC) will be eligible to receive insurance discounts starting next year. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy announced in the Senate yesterday that, as a result of discussions with the Tripartite Economic ...

Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has fired back at claims by Shadow Immigration Minister Walton Brown that people who may be “fronting” property are seeking Bermudian status. Speaking in the Senate yesterday, Mr Fahy said a statement issued by the ...

Bermuda’s victory in securing the America’s Cup in 2017 was celebrated in the Senate yesterday — although concerns were raised that not everyone would benefit. Both political parties expressed their pleasure that the international event would take p...

Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy was questioned about the delay in new work permit policies in the Senate yesterday. The initiatives were expected to come into effect this week but Mr Fahy announced last week that there had been set back due to a “...

Regulations to protect the donating public and Bermuda’s charities are set to come into effect before the end of the month, the Senate was told yesterday. Senator Michael Fahy, Minister for Home Affairs, said the regulations were being implemented as...