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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...

The merging of two departments is expected to bring some cost savings to the Ministry of the Environment, the House of Assembly heard yesterday morning. Minister for the environment Jeanne Atherden said the Department of the Environment and Natural R...

Duty relief for retailers looking to upgrade their stores will be extended for another five years after the approval of legislation in the House of Assembly. The Retail Shops (Temporary Customs Duty Relief for Capital Investments) Amendment Act, pres...

Pathways to Status immigration legislation is set to be tabled in the House of Assembly today, according to Michael Fahy. The controversial legislation, which has sparked multiple protests since it was first announced last month, would create new pat...

The public consultation period regarding the school reorganisation report is set to be extended, according to education minister Wayne Scott. The deadline for parents and other stakeholders to submit responses to the report and recommendations for th...

Community minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has tabled draft legislation which would allow the creation of same-sex unions in Bermuda. The consultative legislation comes two weeks after legislation was tabled which would specify marriage being between...

The Bermuda Tourism Authority has been given a $1 million boost. While the BTA was allotted a total of $21.7 million in last year’s Budget, that figure has been increased to $22.7 million. The Government has also doubled the Tourism Authority Fee, wh...