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Lawrence Scott is fond of reminding of the teachings of his father, a former Premier of Bermuda and senior statesman who is respected in all corners of the political sphere. But, clearly, what Junior has not learnt is that it is unwise to protest too...

In the historic first occasion of the House of Assembly going virtual on April 17, David Burt grasped the nettle almost literally in proclaiming that he had turned over a new leaf. To quote precisely from the Hansard, the Premier said: “I am going to...

David Burt has received high marks for his leadership in the Covid-19 crisis. The only time when the Premier has faltered is when his “spinstinct” has gotten ahead of his better judgment. That happened when he started talking about Bermuda’s “aggres...

Scylla and Charybdis were monsters in Greek mythology — one a whirlpool and the other a six-headed creature — situated on either side of a narrow channel. If mariners avoided one danger, they were certain to be caught and destroyed by the other, and ...

Bermuda is facing financial disaster as a result of the coronavirus crisis — a recession that will make the Great Recession of 2008 look positively buoyant by comparison. This is not hyperbole; it is the only conclusion that can be drawn from Curtis...

With news on Saturday of a seventh fatality resulting from the coronavirus, Bermuda received a tragic and swift reminder that just because the lockdown was relaxed on the same day, the crisis is far from over. And the menace of this silent killer wa...

It is timely and right, with World Press Freedom Day having been internationally recognised yesterday, that we remind Bermuda of the significance of independent media and their value to society — especially amid the scourge of the coronavirus pandemi...

The Bermuda Government seems to have struck the right balance as it announced on Wednesday that shelter-at-home rules will be lifted on Saturday — but most restrictions on everyday life will continue. Retail businesses and restaurants will be able t...

David Burt has stated that the Covid-19 lockdown is unlikely to extend beyond May 2. The Cabinet is to meet today to discuss which restrictions will be relaxed and which will remain in place. While many will be relieved that the four-week shelter-in...

There are those who will say that now is not the time to question the Government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The Royal Gazette is not among them. It is possible, as we have, to acknowledge and support the strong and apparently effective ...