Politics ‘Government riding roughshod over public on work permits’ Vance Campbell, the Shadow Minister of Economy and Labour, lays down charge after changes to policy Vance Campbell, the Shadow Minister of Economy and Labour, lays down charge after changes to policy Jun 09, 2025 8:08 AM
Politics OBA criticises passage of ‘half-baked’ tax cuts Craig Cannonier says insufficient stakeholders were consulted on the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025 Craig Cannonier says insufficient stakeholders were consulted on the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025 Jun 07, 2025 8:17 AM
Politics Burt on tax breaks: savings are real and they matter The Premier says the Government will “go as far as our resources allow” in making the island more affordable The Premier says the Government will “go as far as our resources allow” in making the island more affordable Jun 07, 2025 8:08 AM
Politics Sky is the limit: new City of Hamilton Plan approved The plan, approved by the Senate, removes rigid limits on building heights in favour of a merit-based approach The plan, approved by the Senate, removes rigid limits on building heights in favour of a merit-based approach Jun 07, 2025 8:07 AM
Politics Tax breaks given green light in Senate String of cuts will bring relief to the island’s consumers, the Upper House hears String of cuts will bring relief to the island’s consumers, the Upper House hears Jun 06, 2025 8:06 AM
Politics Cuts to land tax approved in Senate Senators also approve an end to the employer share of payroll tax on redundancy payments Senators also approve an end to the employer share of payroll tax on redundancy payments Jun 06, 2025 8:04 AM
Politics Independent candidates promise to continue movement The People’s Independent Coalition says it will host town halls and champion the needs of the public The People’s Independent Coalition says it will host town halls and champion the needs of the public Jun 04, 2025 3:40 PM
Politics Simmons dismisses concerns over Caricom membership The government senator gives assurances during a debate on the home affairs ministry budget The government senator gives assurances during a debate on the home affairs ministry budget Jun 03, 2025 6:19 PM
Politics Parliamentarians approve cuts to base land tax The House also voted in favour of ending payroll tax on redundancy payments The House also voted in favour of ending payroll tax on redundancy payments Jun 02, 2025 7:55 AM
Politics AI to assist in ironing out building permit delays Diallo Rabain says the measure is among several the planning department is examining to address the permits backlog Diallo Rabain says the measure is among several the planning department is examining to address the permits backlog May 31, 2025 7:58 AM
Politics Burt: CIT projections based on OECD data Premier says island’s CIT payers would have to submit data before actual figures could be provided Premier says island’s CIT payers would have to submit data before actual figures could be provided May 31, 2025 7:56 AM
Politics House: string of tax cuts to spur economic development The cuts will lower Belco’s energy costs, the duty rate on auto parts and offer tax exemptions for returning travellers The cuts will lower Belco’s energy costs, the duty rate on auto parts and offer tax exemptions for returning travellers May 31, 2025 7:55 AM
Politics Minister praises Bermuda Day Parade Owen Darrell says the procession “captured the power of community and bold promise of our future” Owen Darrell says the procession “captured the power of community and bold promise of our future” May 30, 2025 2:34 PM
Politics House: further tax breaks up for debate Legislators, fresh off the Budget debates, turn their attention to regular business Legislators, fresh off the Budget debates, turn their attention to regular business May 30, 2025 7:26 AM
Politics House: $6 tax relief sparks war of words over party ethos The Speaker of the House repeatedly cautions MPs against personal attacks as a debate on tax breaks turns heated The Speaker of the House repeatedly cautions MPs against personal attacks as a debate on tax breaks turns heated May 29, 2025 2:25 PM
Politics MPs approve reinstating cyberattack committee Motion is approved despite Opposition’s call to cut to the chase and release a report on the attack to the public Motion is approved despite Opposition’s call to cut to the chase and release a report on the attack to the public May 29, 2025 10:51 AM
Politics US congressman and frequent visitor dies aged 94 Charles Rangel, longtime Democratic representative of New York, is known for advocating for Bermuda’s financial integrity Charles Rangel, longtime Democratic representative of New York, is known for advocating for Bermuda’s financial integrity May 29, 2025 8:00 AM
Politics Dock improvements at King’s Wharf to start in October The Bermuda Land Management Corporation is also expected to complete sewage works in the East End next month The Bermuda Land Management Corporation is also expected to complete sewage works in the East End next month May 27, 2025 7:58 AM
Politics Municipal election announced for Corporation of Hamilton seat The announcement is made after the death of former councillor Lawrence Scott The announcement is made after the death of former councillor Lawrence Scott May 26, 2025 3:41 PM
Politics Minister: funding boost draws more to camps Owen Darrell says the demand for camp spaces for school-aged children exceeds the ministry’s capacity Owen Darrell says the demand for camp spaces for school-aged children exceeds the ministry’s capacity May 24, 2025 7:54 AM
Politics Sports centre lighting upgrades result in 51% cost saving Owen Darrell, the sports minister, says the changing rooms will soon be replaced at the facility Owen Darrell, the sports minister, says the changing rooms will soon be replaced at the facility May 22, 2025 1:35 PM
Politics MPs back blueprint for development of island’s capital A cultural shift in urban planning for Hamilton gets bipartisan support in the House of Assembly A cultural shift in urban planning for Hamilton gets bipartisan support in the House of Assembly May 22, 2025 8:27 AM
Politics Changes to fireworks legislation passed in House MPs support an amendment that allows for permits to be granted to certified pyrotechnics personnel MPs support an amendment that allows for permits to be granted to certified pyrotechnics personnel May 19, 2025 11:13 AM
Politics Two East End hotels to invest in upgrades Grotto Bay hotel and the Hillcrest Boutique Hotel will benefit from tax concessions from the Government Grotto Bay hotel and the Hillcrest Boutique Hotel will benefit from tax concessions from the Government May 19, 2025 8:24 AM
Politics Speaker shares special moment with King Charles III The two discuss the long history of Bermuda’s House of Assembly during a private meeting The two discuss the long history of Bermuda’s House of Assembly during a private meeting May 17, 2025 8:27 AM
Politics Government launches IT apprenticeship The three-year programme covers ten areas of the field The three-year programme covers ten areas of the field May 16, 2025 3:36 PM
Politics Government summer camp offers fun and learning The programme is to run in Sandys and St George’s from June 30 to August 1 The programme is to run in Sandys and St George’s from June 30 to August 1 May 16, 2025 2:29 PM
Politics Inspiring dialogue at event to hear views of young people Consultation 2 Conference is hosted by youth affairs office and National Youth Policy Working Group Consultation 2 Conference is hosted by youth affairs office and National Youth Policy Working Group May 16, 2025 9:44 AM
Politics Lawyer, former senator and Hamilton councillor mourned Larry Scott, known to pull no punches in his views, was active in the UBP as well as the PLP Larry Scott, known to pull no punches in his views, was active in the UBP as well as the PLP May 16, 2025 8:10 AM
Politics Fahy challenges Caricom ‘consultation’ process The Shadow Minister of Home Affairs suggests full membership may be already a fait accompli The Shadow Minister of Home Affairs suggests full membership may be already a fait accompli May 15, 2025 8:00 AM
