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A pledge to commit to gender equality and a focus on human rights have piqued the interest of environmentalists. While the Throne Speech neglected to hit a few items from Greenrock’s wish list, Jonathan Starling said there were certainly things he we...

The discussion over centralised dispatching for taxis looks set to reach conclusion after the Throne Speech alluded that it would be introduced in 2016. The Governor, George Fergusson, announced that efforts to rebuild Bermuda’s tourism industry woul...

Girls have been invited to join the Bermuda Scout Association for the first time in the organisation’s history. The move comes after a new Explorers group was set up for older scouts wanting to continue with the programme, leader Brad Woodings told ...

Electricity in Bermuda may become greener and cheaper in the coming 12 months as part of a regulatory Government overhaul. In Friday’s Throne Speech, the Governor, George Fergusson, outlined plans to introduce the Electricity Act, which is aimed at ...

A review of pension arrangements by the Bermuda Government could adversely affect employees’ eventual windfalls, according to statistician Cordell Riley. Speaking after the Throne Speech, Mr Riley claimed that “what has not been said is more importan...

Parents are being urged to talk to their children earlier about sex after a warning from health experts that they are starting to experiment at a younger age. Two girls between the ages of 10 and 14 contracted chlamydia last year, bringing to 13 the...

Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can now enjoy a host of therapeutic and recreational activities thanks to a three-year funding commitment from insurance company Zurich. Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AAD) has been able to more th...

New laws to encourage investment in hotel development will go before MPs in the upcoming Parliamentary year. The Tourism Investment Incentive Act, which is expected to replace the existing Hotel Concessions Act, will also provide incentives for touri...

A new pilot scheme allowing fathers to stay overnight at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after their babies are born will benefit only those who can afford or are allotted a private room. Guidelines were quietly rolled out last month which allow ne...

Farmers and dairy owners have reacted with cautious optimism to a pledge by the Bermuda Government to revitalise the Island’s agricultural sector. In the Throne Speech, the Governor, George Fergusson, announced that a Crop Sector Strategy would be co...