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The Government’s plans to legalise and regulate the sale of cannabis in Bermuda struck a major roadblock in March after legislation was rejected by the Senate – which delayed a potential stand-off with the UK. The Cannabis Licensing Act, which set ou...

One of the interesting oddities of driving in the United Kingdom is going to a service station. It is all self-service because you have to pump your fuel — quite a big difference from Bermuda, where you don't have to leave the comfort of your car. Wh...

The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 virus has forced countries across the globe to tighten entry restrictions for travellers. For people planning to get off the island for Christmas that has caused further inconvenience — and cost...

Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, faces yet another week of political crisis even as his Government confronts new public-health challenges posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19. His leadership is being questioned at an especially delicat...

The House of Assembly was updated yesterday morning on key meetings to keep the island off the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions. Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister, briefed MPs on meetings held in London and Brussels. Mr...

One month in Britain during the winter. One month of wondering where are the blue skies, warm sun rays and tree frogs at night? During this last month, I have finally been able to experience several things such as: ● Journeying inside Westminster Pal...

Dear Sir, I have been following with interest the speculation about whether the Governor will approve a law legalising cannabis and the Premier’s assertion that the community voted for it. The community clearly voted for a wide Progressive Labour Par...

It has been a longstanding tradition for Bermudian premiers to host dinners for Bermudian students studying in Britain. For obvious reasons, there was no dinner held last year. This year, two dinners were held, one in London and another in Manchester...

Three new coronavirus infections have been recorded, health officials said yesterday, while six people have recovered from the coronavirus since the last update on Monday. The recoveries brought the number of active cases down to 30. All the new case...

A prize for experimental physics has been awarded to the husband of a retired Bermudian judge in the UK. Bucker Dangor, married to Patricia Dangor, a former UK circuit judge and a former member of the Bermuda Court of Appeal, was awarded the 2021 Mic...

The Government is still working towards a 2020 Throne Speech pledge to extend an international convention on disabilities to the island. Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, told the House of Assembly on Friday that the Mini...

There is a growing proportion of Bermudians now studying, working, visiting and retiring in Britain. Some estimates have the number between 3,000 and 4,000 persons. That would equate to roughly 7 per cent of our population. For those who have made th...