Log In

Four key triggers for jobs recovery have been targeted to kick start growth, the economy and labour minister told the House of Assembly today. Jason Hayward said the recovery plans were aimed at powering Bermuda out of the economic crisis caused by ...

A key element of a bust-up between the Premier and his former finance minister was a Government sweetener for a $376 million revamp of the island’s biggest resort, The Royal Gazette understands. A major source of tension between David Burt and Curti...

A controversial move to legalise cannabis will go back to the House of Assembly today. The legislation was earlier blocked by the Senate – but the Upper House can only hold up Bills for a year before they go back to MPs for another vote. Lawrence Sco...

The Opposition last night demanded answers on why the public was not told about a $50 million guarantee for the redevelopment of the island’s biggest hotel. David Burt, the Premier, revealed the 2019 deal with the owners of the Fairmont Southampton...

Social Justice Bermuda weighs in on Marcus Jones’s foot-in-mouth moment

Confusion reigned over Government support for the redevelopment of the island’s biggest resort after the Premier insisted yesterday a $50 million guarantee was agreed with the developers in 2019. But David Burt’s announcement contradicted statements ...

The Premier yesterday refused to comment on whether it was irresponsible of him not to ensure everybody who attended a PLP event at the weekend was informed after he tested positive for the coronavirus that night. It took the Government more than 24 ...

The Premier yesterday refused to outline which public services would be cut in the Budget axe. David Burt signalled a “significant amount of reductions in services” in last Friday’s Budget speech. But Mr Burt, also the finance minister, yesterday avo...

David Burt, the Premier and finance minister, held a press conference at 12.30pm today to discuss the Budget. The conference was meant to be held yesterday but was postponed because Mr Burt tested positive for Covid-19. We will have in-depth reports...

David Burt, the Premier, cancelled his post-Budget press conference at short notice Monday without giving a reason. This follows the sudden announcement that the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Budget Breakfast, which Mr Burt was due to attend a...