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Controversial legislation to turn Bermuda’s two municipalities into unelected quangos was passed by MPs this morning. The decision will bring to an end a combined total of almost 450 years of local government in Hamilton and St George’s. MPs voted 2...

A cut of inheritance from homes that belonged to financial assistance claimants should be turned over to the Government to help fund the system, the Minister of Health told MPs. Kim Wilson said money should be recouped in cases where seniors passed p...

Legislation to increase the cost to import alcohol and tobacco has been tabled in the House of Assembly. The Customs Tariff Amendment (No 2) Act increases the cost of duty for a variety of alcohol and tobacco products. The cost to import beers, cider...

A home for seniors in the West End that suffered major damage in a 2003 hurricane is to close. The House of Assembly was told on Monday that Lefroy House would move from Ireland Island in Sandys to a new location in the Rockaway area of Southampton. ...

Two tax bills said to be crucial to this year’s Budget were approved despite a war of words in the House of Assembly. The bills were given approval despite a warning from the Opposition that the taxes would lead to higher costs for the public on Mond...

The estimated cost for legal services so far in Bermuda’s fight against same-sex marriage was pegged at between $120,000 and $150,000. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said: “The estimated cost for counsel to Government to date is likely between ...

The Bermuda Housing Trust hopes to develop a sixth property to add to its 183-unit housing stock. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the project would serve to support seniors who are capable of independent living but ...

More than $3 million was paid to Bermuda Hospitals Board over 17 months to offset costs incurred by new diagnostic imaging fees, Parliament heard on Monday. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said that from June 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018 that $3.1...

Caseloads at the Department of Financial Assistance are holding “steady”, with more than 200 clients per member of staff, according to Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health. The department has 33 staff in total budgeted to support more than 3,200 people...

A list of consultants and advisers to the Bermuda Government must be explained, the Opposition leader said. Craig Cannonier said the six-strong list revealed by David Burt yesterday “is going to cause more questions”. He was speaking after the Premi...