Politics Minister reveals price tag after resort plans dropped The Minister of Public Works tells MPs the Hilton group was paid $399,600 after change of heart over Bermudiana Beach Resort The Minister of Public Works tells MPs the Hilton group was paid $399,600 after change of heart over Bermudiana Beach Resort Nov 15, 2024 3:42 PM
Environment Environmentalists condemn planned motocross track Groups claim that public works minister Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch ignored the advice of experts Groups claim that public works minister Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch ignored the advice of experts Nov 15, 2024 7:56 AM
Environment Burch gives go-ahead for national park motocross event The Minister of Public Works has given permission for the event to proceed, despite protests from environmentalists The Minister of Public Works has given permission for the event to proceed, despite protests from environmentalists Nov 12, 2024 8:35 AM
Letters to the Editor And the academy award goes to ... Beverley Connell lays into public works minister Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch for his handling of the Bermudiana Beach Resort Beverley Connell lays into public works minister Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch for his handling of the Bermudiana Beach Resort Nov 09, 2024 8:00 AM
Opinion Writer Land abuse at industrial levels Kim Smith provides comprehensive evidence of works carrying on unchecked at 6 Tribe Road No 6 in Warwick that threaten the environment Kim Smith provides comprehensive evidence of works carrying on unchecked at 6 Tribe Road No 6 in Warwick that threaten the environment Nov 07, 2024 7:59 AM
Politics Burch hits back at criticism over Bermudiana property The Minister of Public Works says rental of the property guarantees greater income and less risk then a hotel would yield The Minister of Public Works says rental of the property guarantees greater income and less risk then a hotel would yield Nov 05, 2024 7:57 AM
General Government looks at hiring full-time lifeguards Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, says hiring local people had been “mission impossible” Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, says hiring local people had been “mission impossible” Nov 04, 2024 7:56 AM
General Government shifts away from Bermudiana hotel plan Feasibility study concludes that the model was no longer financially viable Feasibility study concludes that the model was no longer financially viable Nov 01, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Midyear review means ‘real improvements’ to infrastructure The Minister of Public Works says most of the $3.47 million allocated will go towards capital projects The Minister of Public Works says most of the $3.47 million allocated will go towards capital projects Oct 17, 2024 7:58 AM
Transport Public works teams continue quest to improve roads Some projects are finished while others are continuing or have not started Some projects are finished while others are continuing or have not started Oct 15, 2024 7:53 AM
Drive for Change Government to consider stiffer traffic penalties The Acting Minister of National Security acknowledges that laws may need to be updated to strengthen the deterrent The Acting Minister of National Security acknowledges that laws may need to be updated to strengthen the deterrent Oct 05, 2024 4:58 AM
Politics House: updated list of Bermuda Housing Corporation homes The minister clears the air on completed residences and units in progress The minister clears the air on completed residences and units in progress Sep 29, 2024 8:00 AM
Politics Trucking company head is latest PLP candidate Paul Wilmot is announced as the contender for Warwick North Central, held by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch Paul Wilmot is announced as the contender for Warwick North Central, held by Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch Sep 27, 2024 8:15 AM
Politics Deal with Google for transatlantic cable station The tech giant has agreed to pay more than $4.8 million for a 262-year lease on a Southside location The tech giant has agreed to pay more than $4.8 million for a 262-year lease on a Southside location Sep 21, 2024 8:01 AM
Politics Government replaces ministerial fleet with 13 new EVs The 2025 Hyundai Kona electric vehicles are purchased at a cost of almost $580,000 The 2025 Hyundai Kona electric vehicles are purchased at a cost of almost $580,000 Sep 14, 2024 8:07 AM
Labour Burch reflects on political career on eve of Labour Day He recommends other veteran politicians to make way for the influx of "bright young minds" joining the PLP He recommends other veteran politicians to make way for the influx of "bright young minds" joining the PLP Sep 04, 2024 7:57 AM
Politics Burch denies ‘kickback’ allegations The outgoing public works minister addresses a rumour supposedly passed on by Sir John Swan The outgoing public works minister addresses a rumour supposedly passed on by Sir John Swan Jul 25, 2024 7:57 AM
Politics Burch: incinerator at risk of ‘catastrophic failure’ MPs hear of several stopgap measures to replace obsolete equipment at the facility MPs hear of several stopgap measures to replace obsolete equipment at the facility Jul 13, 2024 7:52 AM
Politics Burch confirms purchase of new asphalt plant The facility and additional equipment will cost the taxpayer $6.2 million The facility and additional equipment will cost the taxpayer $6.2 million Jun 29, 2024 7:53 AM
General More lifeguards recruited but service still short-staffed Lifeguards are still below the 21 full-time positions needed to provide comprehensive coverage beyond Horseshoe Bay Lifeguards are still below the 21 full-time positions needed to provide comprehensive coverage beyond Horseshoe Bay Jun 20, 2024 7:59 AM
Education Tynes Bay interns sharpen engineering skills Four young Bermudians successfully complete engineering studies overseas Four young Bermudians successfully complete engineering studies overseas Jun 16, 2024 8:00 AM
General Story walk unveiled at Botanical Gardens The project features seven boards which tell a fictional story by Karen Franks The project features seven boards which tell a fictional story by Karen Franks May 31, 2024 7:53 AM
Transport Installation of new asphalt plant may be delayed The Government is banking on the new plant to expedite repairs to the island’s road network The Government is banking on the new plant to expedite repairs to the island’s road network May 31, 2024 7:52 AM
General Crews complete Southampton road-resurfacing works The Ministry of Public Works will now target Collector’s Hill The Ministry of Public Works will now target Collector’s Hill May 19, 2024 1:01 PM
General Transformation of Botanical Gardens for Ag Show The exhibition will run from April 18 to 20 The exhibition will run from April 18 to 20 Apr 11, 2024 1:05 PM
Environment Bermuda’s $100m asbestos problem Most pre-1970 government buildings have the material in the floor requiring eventual abatement Most pre-1970 government buildings have the material in the floor requiring eventual abatement Mar 12, 2024 7:58 AM
Politics Burch: more paving and pothole repairs in coming months Minister of Public Works promises that roads will be fixed as quickly as possible Minister of Public Works promises that roads will be fixed as quickly as possible Feb 24, 2024 7:58 AM
Environment Potholes reappear just days after being filled Heavy rains are washing away tarmac before it has had time to properly set Heavy rains are washing away tarmac before it has had time to properly set Feb 21, 2024 8:01 AM
Transport Bermuda faces asphalt crisis as last plant goes down Back-up plant will be back online this week Back-up plant will be back online this week Feb 05, 2024 1:44 PM
Environment Parks watchdog still sidelined one year on National Parks Commission was disbanded by minister in 2022 National Parks Commission was disbanded by minister in 2022 Jan 25, 2024 8:00 AM
