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A handful of protesters has continued demonstrations at the House of Assembly today. Eighteen people, with tape over their mouths and holding placards, stood at the entrance to Sessions House urging the Bermuda Government to withdraw the Pathways to ...

The controversial Pathways to Status immigration legislation was formally withdrawn from the House of Assembly yesterday after five days of protests. Sylvan Richards, the Junior Minister for Home Affairs, made the move shortly after the session began...

Deputy Opposition Leader David Burt has reiterated calls for Government to withdraw Pathways to Status immigration in favour of open and constructive consultation. “The approach taken by the Ministers Michael Fahy and Trevor Moniz thus far has caused...

The Bermuda Tourism Authority came under fire for declining air arrivals as the House of Assembly debated the body’s budget on Friday night. Reading the brief on behalf of tourism minister Shawn Crockwell, who was absent owing to illness, Patricia Go...

A resolution has been found in the dispute between the Bermuda Police Association and the Bermuda Government, according to Michael Dunkley. Speaking in a budget debate, the Premier said a joint statement by the parties would be issued in the near fut...

Changes to the standard health insurance providing additional benefits without increased costs have been approved by the House of Assembly. Opening debate on the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2016, health minister Jeanne Atherden said she was please...

Junior home affairs minister Sylvan Richards detailed the 2016-17 Budget for the Department of Workforce Development, but left no time for debate. While 2½ hours were scheduled for the debate, Mr Richards used the entirety of the time allotted to del...

The Ministry of Public Works is set to increase its revenue this year by selling government-owned buildings, according to minister Craig Cannonier. During the budget debate yesterday, Mr Cannonier noted that a 30 per cent increase in revenue is expec...

The House of Assembly last night approved an increase in payroll tax despite vocal opposition. While Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, said the move was a temporary but necessary measure, shadow minister David Burt said it would place an additio...

The Bermuda Government is anticipating industrial activity tomorrow, with a likely disruption of public services. The warning, at 11pm, came shortly after Michael Dunkley, the Premier, called on the public to ignore an “irresponsible call” for an isl...