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The Government has received a report on the full range of self-government options for Bermuda, it was revealed yesterday. The revelation came during the presentation of the Speech from the Throne by the Deputy Governor, Tom Oppenheim. “In a display o...

Plans by David Burt to meet Bermudians studying in the UK next week have been postponed. The Premier was to host two “dinner and dialogue” events with students in London and Nottingham on November 10 and 11. Also on Mr Burt’s agenda for the trip was ...

Assets seized from criminals by the courts should be allocated to cash-strapped emergency services, it has been claimed. Michael Dunkley of the opposition One Bermuda Alliance said it was essential that the police, fire service, and the Departments...

Veteran MP Wayne Furbert takes on the transport portfolio for the third time in his near-30-year career in politics after yesterday’s Cabinet reshuffle. Mr Furbert told The Royal Gazette: “I am quite familiar with the department, so I will talk to th...

The head of the island’s biggest union has given his support to David Burt ahead of tomorrow’s Progressive Labour Party leadership contest. Chris Furbert, the president of the Bermuda Industrial Union, said he believed Mr Burt was the best person to ...

The Government is pressing ahead with plans to revitalise the economy — but does not have “a magic wand” to bring about instant progress, according to the Premier. In an interview with The Royal Gazette this week, David Burt revealed that a deal to d...

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, has refused to fully explain an apparent discrepancy in inflation figures which suggest a big increase in the fuel and energy sector. Mr Hayward was first quizzed about the apparent discrepancy – con...

Two government ministers have been accused of using delaying tactics to dodge answering questions in the House of Assembly. The claims were made against Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, and Wayne Furbert, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, by th...

The Government has been accused of using “excuses” to avoid answering questions on a controversial programme that costs taxpayers millions of dollars. Opposition senator Robin Tucker made the allegation after asking questions in the Upper House on th...

Vehicle mechanics will face penalties if they breach health and safety regulations, in a major shake-up of the industry. Under the Garages Licensing Act 2022, which was passed in the House of Assembly last Friday, garage operators will have to comply...