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House passes pay rise for MPs

The increase will offer an annual salary of $73,555 for Members of Parliament

The increase will offer an annual salary of $73,555 for Members of Parliament

• Mar 31, 2025 7:55 PM

Politics

Zane DeSilva discussed loan for Savvy while in Cabinet

It can be revealed the prospective PLP deputy leader was a minister at the outset of talks with Anthony Blakey, and that former premier Ewart Brown advised him against it

It can be revealed the prospective PLP deputy leader was a minister at the outset of talks with Anthony Blakey, and that former premier Ewart Brown advised him against it

• Mar 10, 2025 8:05 AM

Politics

Education ministry changes hands in Cabinet shake-up

David Burt says the latest arrangement of ministerial appointments represents an entire realignment of the Government

David Burt says the latest arrangement of ministerial appointments represents an entire realignment of the Government

• Feb 26, 2025 8:00 AM

Politics

Minister attends British Labour Party Conference

Jason Hayward says the event was a key opportunity to reinforce Bermuda’s partnership with Britain

Jason Hayward says the event was a key opportunity to reinforce Bermuda’s partnership with Britain

• Sep 26, 2024 3:45 PM

Politics

Ministerial responsibilities altered

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, approved the changes on advice from David Burt

Rena Lalgie, the Governor, approved the changes on advice from David Burt

• Sep 20, 2024 9:45 AM

Politics

Ministers spend $24,000 on four overseas trips

The four ministers travelled to Madrid, London, New York and Ontario on Government business between May and June

The four ministers travelled to Madrid, London, New York and Ontario on Government business between May and June

• Aug 18, 2024 8:00 AM

Local Business

Tensions over transport cruise policy

Transportation challenges continue over moving the large number of cruise ship passengers

Transportation challenges continue over moving the large number of cruise ship passengers

• May 07, 2024 8:00 AM

Politics

Minister: employment scheme shows commitment to youth

Jason Hayward presents a National Training Board report that covers four fiscal years

Jason Hayward presents a National Training Board report that covers four fiscal years

• Feb 09, 2024 12:24 PM

Politics

Travel expenses for Premier’s UAE trip in 2023 near $21,000

David Burt travelled from November 26 to December 7 last year for Abu Dhabi Finance Week and COP28

David Burt travelled from November 26 to December 7 last year for Abu Dhabi Finance Week and COP28

• Feb 03, 2024 7:58 AM

Politics

Ministers run up $72,000 bill on business travel

Walter Roban’s trips to London and the UAE cost almost $30,000 in total

Walter Roban’s trips to London and the UAE cost almost $30,000 in total

• Dec 15, 2023 7:55 AM

Politics

Burt and Roban had separate purposes in Middle East

Government Senate Leader argues visit supported Bermuda’s business development objectives

Government Senate Leader argues visit supported Bermuda’s business development objectives

• Dec 14, 2023 7:50 AM

General

Owen Darrell ‘fully confident’ Bermuda flag will fly at Pan Am Games

Sports minister hits back at Ben Smith after former Shadow Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport calls for his resignation

Sports minister hits back at Ben Smith after former Shadow Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport calls for his resignation

• Sep 26, 2023 8:01 AM

General

Campaign launched to find more foster parents

Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said that although there are almost 60 foster families on the island, more are needed

Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said that although there are almost 60 foster families on the island, more are needed

• May 11, 2023 4:15 PM

Politics

Ministers fail to report travel expenses

Taxpayers have still not been told the cost of half-a-dozen trips abroad by David Burt and Cabinet ministers this year despite the Government pledging to “conti...

Taxpayers have still not been told the cost of half-a-dozen ...

• Dec 19, 2022 7:50 AM

General

ICO suggests Finance ministry should get Pati training and support

A recommendation was made for the Ministry of Finance headquarters to “seek training and support” to help maintain residents’ rights to ask for access to record...

A recommendation was made for the Ministry of Finance headqu...

• Mar 28, 2022 7:46 AM

Education

K Margaret Carter Centre for disabled shut due to Covid-19

A specialist centre for people with learning and physical problems has closed due to Covid-19, it was revealed today. The K Margaret Carter Centre in Devonshire...

A specialist centre for people with learning and physical pr...

• Mar 22, 2022 7:36 AM

Budget

Ageing Tynes Bay incinerator to get $7m worth of improvements

A $7 million package of improvements to the Tynes Bay incinerator in the next financial year is just a fraction of the cost of the wish list for the ageing wast...

A $7 million package of improvements to the Tynes Bay incine...

• Mar 17, 2022 7:49 AM

General

Women’s rights still have a long way to go, minister says

More should be done to tackle gender inequality in Bermuda, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors has said. Tinée Furbert said it was important to cele...

More should be done to tackle gender inequality in Bermuda, ...

• Mar 12, 2022 7:14 AM

Budget

Covid-19 budget slashed as healthcare system heads for shake-up

More than $7 million will be allocated to Covid-19 pandemic response work in the next financial year, the health minister announced yesterday. Kim Wilson said t...

More than $7 million will be allocated to Covid-19 pandemic ...

• Mar 04, 2022 9:41 AM