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Government’s political opponents have denounced the Throne Speech as electioneering. The Speech is far from being “bold and decisive”, according to Craig Cannonier, Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance. “What we see is an election document that throws...

A campaigner who called for an end to land licences said Government should reimburse those who bought land licences should the controversial scheme end. Ronnie Viera praised Government’s announcement that it would re-evaluate and likely abolish land ...

Government has announced it’s reviewing the 60/40 ownership rule in a bid to help companies in Bermuda raise capital in the tight economy. The move was yesterday welcomed by the business community, with the Chamber of Commerce and Bermuda Stock Excha...

Controversial land licences for mixed-status couples who own property together are likely to be abolished, Premier Paula Cox indicated yesterday. She told a press conference after the reading of the Throne Speech that it was “certainly” Government’s ...

Job creation is a central focus of Premier Cox's agenda for the new parliamentary year. Measures to stimulate the economy, fight discrimination and new air links with the Middle East are other items on the agenda. “Your Government is committed not t...

Government is considering giving residents the chance to have their say on gambling because they “haven’t got the bottle” to make the controversial decision. This is the view of tourism veteran Tony Brannon who believes “urgent action has to be take...

Bermuda’s two political newcomers have vowed to use their engineering backgrounds to “solve problems and get things done”. Diallo Rabain and Vincent Ingham, who are both professional engineers, were yesterday sworn in as Junior Ministers at a ceremo...

New Transport Minister Derrick Burgess yesterday pledged to appease bus drivers’ concerns over working conditions as he vowed to smooth relations with the union. Speaking to Sherri Simmons on Magic 102.7, Mr Burgess said he’s also confident the long-...