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Powers to control traffic including taxis and minibuses are expected to be granted to West End Development Corporation workers with legislation passed by MPs. Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, told the House of Assembly on Friday t...

The Corporation of St George is preparing for another municipal election in the wake of the loss of the third councillor this year. A notice in the Official Gazette published on Thursday announced that a special election would be held in the town on ...

Legislation intended to update Bermuda’s international business regulations was approved by parliamentarians on Friday night. The House of Assembly gave unanimous support to the Economic Substance Amendment (No 2) Act and the Investment Funds Amendme...

A long day is expected in the House of Assembly today as MPs sit for the final session of the year. It is understood that all Bills on the Order of Business that are due for second readings are to be debated, including the Criminal Injuries (Compens...

The new senator for the Progressive Labour Party warned yesterday that care of the island’s growing seniors population will take “more than just money”. Ianthia Simmons-Wade, a veteran healthcare worker and widow of former PLP leader Frederick Wade, ...

Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sport, highlighted a culinary book, Pawpaw Bermuda, put together by a Bermudian family in the House of Assembly today. • To read Lovitta Foggo’s statement in full, click on the PDF under “R...

Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, called on residents to donate a few hours to the horticultural community cleanup programme scheduled for this weekend. • To read Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch’s ministerial statement to t...

A slump in retail sales needs urgent action, the Opposition has claimed. Nick Kempe, the One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow finance minister, said that a change in approach was needed to protect Bermudian jobs. Mr Kempe added: “Last week we heard from Zan...

A decision not to release correspondence between the Government and the UK on the $250 million airport redevelopment project has been upheld by the Information Commissioner’s Office. Answer Styannes, the Acting Information Commissioner, said the docu...

Legislation to require non-Bermudians be enrolled in a pension scheme was approved in the Senate on Wednesday. The National Pension Scheme (Operational Pensions) Amendment Act will also allow seniors to withdraw up to 25 per cent of their pension sav...