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The Government has received a report on the full range of self-government options for Bermuda, it was revealed yesterday. The revelation came during the presentation of the Speech from the Throne by the Deputy Governor, Tom Oppenheim. “In a display o...

An “empty” Throne Speech shows the Government is out of touch with voters, the opposition One Bermuda Alliance insisted. Cole Simons, the OBA leader, said the set-piece parliamentary statement of the legislative agenda for the next 12 months lacked ...

A former premier said yesterday he was encouraged to hear a report was submitted by an international adviser on self-governance to show options for Bermuda. Alex Scott added that findings from the Bermuda Independence Commission, appointed by him in ...

Social insurance payments will be made according to a sliding scale based on what a person earns, according to yesterday’s Throne Speech. No details of how the changes would impact individual contributors were stated, and the One Bermuda Alliance sai...

Plans to give the tourism minister greater powers of discretion over relief for developers of hotels, restaurants and attractions could lead to “mess-ups”, the One Bermuda Alliance has insisted. Cole Simons, the OBA leader, warned against the move af...

Madame President and Members of the Senate, Mr Deputy Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly — Bermuda has been tested. Our families, systems, and institutions have been confronted with immense strains that have threatened to radically alter Be...

The reading of the Throne Speech by Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor, has concluded. We will be bringing further updates on details of the speech here and on the home page. Mr Oppenheim was authorised by Rena Lalgie, the Governor, to deliver the sp...

The cost of living crisis is set to dominate as the Government outlines its legislative agenda for the coming year in the Throne Speech today. David Burt, who was recently re-elected leader of the Progressive Labour Party, will outline key objective...

Britain’s decision to cancel a meeting with the leaders of overseas territories at very short notice has been strongly criticised by the Government. The move to postpone the Joint Ministerial Council gathering with UK officials in London caused “cons...

The turnover of ministers in key government departments and lack of senior civil servants in permanent positions, is damaging Bermuda’s economy, the Opposition has warned. Jarion Richardson, the One Bermuda Alliance deputy leader, has called on the G...