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An Opposition MP claimed “something don’t smell right” after he asked a Cabinet minister about the departure of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s former chief executive. Michael Dunkley pressed Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, on th...

No fentanyl overdoses took place at the island’s prison, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, told MPs there was “nothing to substantiate” use of the drug. His comments came after Ben Smith, a One Be...

A campaign manager for the Progressive Labour Party died suddenly at the weekend. Keita Wilson was 45. Ms Wilson helped Tinee Furbert’s successful campaign for the St George’s South seat in the 2017 General Election. Ms Furbert said: “I am heartbroke...

An Opposition proposal to set up a Cabinet sub-committee to pave the way for an education authority is irrelevant, the education minister has claimed. Diallo Rabain added that another suggestion for the introduction of an assistant director for maths...

The Minister of Finance is planning to introduce Civil Service payroll numbers to Budget Books so as to provide greater clarity on the size of the public sector. Curtis Dickinson admitted that an understanding of the figures used in recent years need...

The Premier defended his Government’s role in supporting job creation during an economic debate in the House of Assembly. David Burt told MPs on Friday night that Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, talked about “doom and gloom”. He...

The Progressive Labour Party has paid tribute to Vera Commissing, a founding member of the group behind the 1959 Theatre Boycotts who died last Friday. The statement follows in full: The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, V...

Work is ongoing to reduce the risk of online attacks, the Minister of National Security told MPs. Wayne Caines delivered a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly last Friday, when he said that the island needed to develop its protection again...

A calculated plan of action for immigration system reform is under way, the Premier said. David Burt told MPs on Friday that a “strategic approach ... is in train”. He added: “Its careful execution is critical to the success of Bermuda. “A work perm...

A focus on entertainment and short-term events could help to boost the island’s economy, MPs heard. Zane DeSilva, the tourism and transport minister, said Bermuda’s musicians would soon be “put back to work”. During an economic debate in the House of...