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Economist Craig Simmons is calling on the Bermuda Government to appreciate the pain ahead for people as it prepares for a likely tough year of union negotiations. Mr Simmons warned the Government could not make necessary debt reductions without restr...

Nearly eight out of ten people believe civil servants should be disciplined when they fail to comply with financial instructions, according to a poll. The Global Research survey, commissioned by The Royal Gazette this month, also found that most vote...

After a tortuous few months for the Progressive Labour Party, Tim Smith, News Editor, asked political observers how the Opposition ended up in its precarious position, and how it could plan a more prosperous 2016. Just five years ago, the trickiest ...

Bermuda College lecturer and economist Craig Simmons answered The Royal Gazette’s questions and provided his assessment of the Island’s economy at the end of 2015. • To what extent do you believe that the Island is making a recovery from the recessi...

Michael Dunkley, the Premier, has issued the following message as Bermuda prepares for New Year’s Day: “On behalf of my colleagues in Government, I extend best wishes to all Bermuda for a healthy, safe and prosperous new year. “We see 2016 building o...

A Commission of Inquiry is to investigate concerns raised by the Auditor-General over the handling of taxpayers’ money under the previous Progressive Labour Party administration. The body will be appointed by mid-January and the four-strong team will...

The Progressive Labour Party supported more than 100 needy families through its hamper drive in Pembroke East. Constituency 15 MP Walter Roban said in a press release: “Our goal was to assist approximately 25 needy families, seniors and disabled pers...

A by-election to determine who will represent Devonshire North Central in the House of Assembly will be held on February 4. The Governor, George Fergusson, has issued a writ of election for the Constituency 13 seat, it has been confirmed. Voter regi...

David Saul, the former Premier, has called for the appointment of “brave, wise and fearless” commissioners to investigate the handling of public funds during the former Progressive Labour Party administration. Dr Saul yesterday praised Michael Dunkle...

The Bermuda Government is reviewing its policy on dealing with banned dogs after they have been seized. Owners of prohibited breeds could be able to export their pets, when it is “logistically and financially viable”, according to the Ministry of Hea...