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Payment is expected to be made in the next two weeks by the ruling party of the Bahamas to fully reimburse a trip made by the islands’ Prime Minister and others to Bermuda. Philip Davis visited with officials in October when he was a guest of the Pro...

MPs will return to the House of Assembly this morning, where they can expect to hear 12 ministerial statements and the One Bermuda Alliance reply to the Throne Speech. An order paper showed five members were expected to be absent from proceedings – P...

Members of other UK overseas territories have the “full confidence” of the Minister of Home Affairs that they will make representations on the island’s behalf at COP27 – the UN’s climate conference being held in Egypt. Walter Roban said that he “happ...

Spending approval will be sought by the Ministry of Home Affairs for a $500,000 scheme – announced four months ago – to hand out LED light bulbs to families. Walter Roban, the minister, provided an update on the Progressive Labour Party administratio...

An air-monitoring programme that was defunded by the Government could be reinstated if allowance is made by the finance ministry for the cost to be covered, the Minister of Home Affairs said yesterday. Walter Roban highlighted that checks required by...

Police, child protection workers and health professionals are expected to be among those who will come together to devise action plans for people affected by domestic violence. Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, highlighte...

The first phase in the Government’s plan to reduce single-use plastics will start in this parliamentary session, the Minister of Home Affairs confirmed. Walter Roban said that the plan was to make sure of "the most positive impact on the environment ...

A former premier said yesterday he was encouraged to hear a report was submitted by an international adviser on self-governance to show options for Bermuda. Alex Scott added that findings from the Bermuda Independence Commission, appointed by him in ...

The reading of the Throne Speech by Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor, has concluded. We will be bringing further updates on details of the speech here and on the home page. Mr Oppenheim was authorised by Rena Lalgie, the Governor, to deliver the sp...

A former Cabinet minister said yesterday he looked forward to the next year or more in post — before a reshuffle meant he handed over his responsibilities. Ernest Peets was the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport and the Government’s leader in the S...