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Work on new bridges in the East End is under way, the public works minister has said. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House that public presentations on the new Longbird and Swing bridges would be made soon. He told MPs last Friday: “Plans ar...

Legislation to protect those with insurance policies and boost solar energy adoption were approved in the House on Friday. The Insurance Amendment (Number 2) Act and the Electricity Amendment Act both garnered support from both sides of the House. Da...

David Burt, the Premier, took aim at the Opposition after an online report found the One Bermuda Alliance requested and received voter information in 2012. Mr Burt said in the House of Assembly last Friday that the OBA should not make “foolish press ...

Legislation to introduce quad bike tours was approved by the House of Assembly, despite the opposition of environmental groups. Walter Roban, the Minister of Transport, said tours will be limited to seven vehicles and will only be allowed on paved ro...

The Government is to look at importing plastic waste for disposal at the Tynes Bay Incinerator. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said he understood some people would “go berserk” at the suggestion. He argued the burning o...

Amendments to block illegal construction and make the legal aid system more efficient have been approved by senators. Crystal Caesar, the home affairs, economic development and tourism junior minister, said the Development and Planning Amendment Act ...

A collapsed wall at a cricket club has been rebuilt with the help of the One Bermuda Alliance. Michael Dunkley, the Shadow Minister of National Security and a big Somerset Cup Match fan, went in to bat for the cup-holders after a controversial House ...

The Ministry of Education’s community schools will be moved to the Department of Workforce Development after a fall in enrolment. Seven staff members at the Community Education Development Programme will be moved to Workforce Development. Diallo Raba...

A new code for government buying will help small businesses bid for public contracts, a minister said yesterday. Lovitta Foggo, the government reform minister, told the House of Assembly that Government would “use its purchasing power” to help create...

Restrictions on car ownership will make it easier for homeowners to earn extra income through a rental property, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. Walton Brown, the home affairs minister, said that one-bedroom and studio apartments will be given...