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announced yesterday. Critics said the vote should be held earlier, but most were happy that a date had finally been announced. The Independence debate has continued in fits and starts since Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan first raised the issue in Dec...

considered an essential service under legislation passed by the House of Assembly yesterday. The designation, which was approved unanimously, effectively prevents workers from striking and ensures the Airport will remain open at all times. But passag...

traditionally viewed the United States as a helpful and benevolent friend and neighbour. Historically, dating back to the founding of the two colonies, there have been very close personal ties, family ties and business ties that bind the tiny island ...

date when he rises in the House of Assembly this morning. And all signs point to August 15 as the most likely date for Bermudians to decide whether to break colonial ties with Britain which have lasted nearly 400 years. While August 10 is also a poss...

Independence issue, the chairwoman of the Portuguese Bermudian Organisation said yesterday. Ms Anna Faria was responding to a report in The Royal Gazette on Tuesday which said Government position papers now being debated by the United Bermuda Party c...

off yesterday over the issue of what type of constitutional reform was best for Bermuda. Although no resolution was reached at the two-hour long forum, the audience was treated to historical and sometimes emotive presentations on the origins of the i...

Bermuda cannot make any resolute strides toward Independence until real attempts are made to achieve racial equality, a speaker said yesterday. And as an absolute minimum, Independence seekers must be prepared to demand "one man, one vote of equal va...

Peter Lloyd yesterday for his "patronising'' views on Independence. The Premier was responding to a recent speech by Mr. Lloyd, which was published in its entirety in The Royal Gazette on Monday. Sir John accused Mr. Lloyd of "falling into the famili...

Government position papers to be tabled in the House of Assembly will favour a Volkswagen approach to Independence, not a Cadillac, sources say. And the United Bermuda Party will also promise citizenship for certain long-term residents if Bermudians ...

tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday, Deputy Premier the Hon. Irving Pearman said yesterday. And while Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan could not be reached for comment yesterday, a date for the referendum is expected to be announced no later than...