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Plans for the new session of Parliament could be hit by a lack of cash, a top economist warned last night. Craig Simmons, a Bermuda College lecturer, added that last Friday’s Throne Speech lacked detail. Mr Simmons said the speech was “ambitious”. He...

The Constitution and parts of the island’s governance are in line to be updated in the new session of Parliament, it was announced in the Throne Speech yesterday. Rena Lalgie, the Governor, who delivered the speech on behalf of the Government, said t...

Two locations have been identified as possible sites for an offshore wind farm, according to an initial report. But further studies need to be carried out before it can be decided if the project to bring sustainable energy to the island is viable. Th...

Senators are expected to sit for a short session tomorrow when the Upper House resumes after the summer break. There are just two bills on the order paper – the Human Rights Amendment Act 2021, and the Marine & Ports Services Amendment Act. The human...

A team of health professionals working with the intellectually disabled has moved to new offices. The Community Intellectual Disability Team – which provides a range of services for intellectual disability clients and their families at home – was pr...

A team of medics has been formed to support those with intellectual disabilities and their families at home. The Community Intellectual Disabilities Team consists of nurses and therapists who work together to meet the needs of the clients and their f...

The Auditor General has paid tribute to a predecessor who held the position for more than 30 years. Heather Thomas spoke out following the recent death of Larry Dennis. Ms Thomas described her predecessor as “indefatigable”, adding: “Larry Dennis w...

A government MP has hit out at the Governor over an antiracism message that he believes is inconsistent with historical practices at Government House. Derrick Burgess, the veteran Progressive Labour Party MP, spoke in the House of Assembly after Rena...

The Government has used controversial cannabis legislation as part of a breakaway move from the UK, a shadow minister claimed yesterday. Michael Dunkley, the shadow minister of national security, said that drug reform had been used to pick a fight wi...

Quadriplegic Luke Caines’ dream of leaving a hospital ward for geriatric patients after 40 years has moved a step closer thanks to the generosity of the community. For Summerhaven — the purpose-built home for people in wheelchairs — has received $20,...