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Millions of dollars are spent over Cup Match benefiting “those who are rich already” while people forget the true meaning of emancipation, according to government MP Christopher Famous. The backbencher also complained that the second day of the holid...

Extra safeguards to protect Bermuda from money laundering and terrorist funding are expected to help the island pass an international audit next month, senators heard. The island’s anti-crime standards will be scrutinised by the Financial Action Task...

A range of extra services could be offered at a new emergency housing centre for the homeless if a $3.5 million redevelopment goes ahead. The Government has prepared a draft memorandum of understanding for the Salvation Army in a bid to provide accom...

Convicted sex offenders should undergo mandatory treatment or spend more time behind bars, MPs heard yesterday. The recommendation was included in a report by a Joint Select Committee on the need for a public sex offenders register and related matter...

Police will conduct roadside sobriety checkpoints to crackdown on drink driving during Cup Match weekend. And a number of Bermuda’s bar and restaurant are backing the bid. Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, announced the measure in the...

Senators gave their approval for the introduction of ATV tours in the West End. The proposal — which has drawn criticism from environmental groups — garnered support from One Bermuda Alliance senators on Wednesday. But James Jardine, independent sena...

Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate. The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...

Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate. Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses. But the legislat...

A new tax will leave Bermuda’s least well off facing a “potentially huge bill”, an Opposition senator said this morning. The statement comes after the Payroll Tax Amendment Act was approved in the Upper Chamber on Wednesday. Justin Mathias, chair o...

Work on new bridges in the East End is under way, the public works minister has said. Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House that public presentations on the new Longbird and Swing bridges would be made soon. He told MPs last Friday: “Plans ar...