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“Unacceptable” conditions at the Westgate men’s prison will be tackled, the Minister of National Security has vowed. Wayne Caines was speaking after inmates at the West End jail highlighted their complaints to him. Mr Caines told the House of Assembl...

Soldiers who break rules on decommissioned weapons will be held accountable, the Minister of National Security has vowed. Wayne Caines told MPs that the Royal Bermuda Regiment behaved with “honour and integrity” and tackled matters “head on”. He was ...

An Opposition MP claimed “something don’t smell right” after he asked a Cabinet minister about the departure of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s former chief executive. Michael Dunkley pressed Zane DeSilva, the Minister of Tourism and Transport, on th...

No fentanyl overdoses took place at the island’s prison, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security, told MPs there was “nothing to substantiate” use of the drug. His comments came after Ben Smith, a One Be...

A campaign manager for the Progressive Labour Party died suddenly at the weekend. Keita Wilson was 45. Ms Wilson helped Tinee Furbert’s successful campaign for the St George’s South seat in the 2017 General Election. Ms Furbert said: “I am heartbroke...

An Opposition proposal to set up a Cabinet sub-committee to pave the way for an education authority is irrelevant, the education minister has claimed. Diallo Rabain added that another suggestion for the introduction of an assistant director for maths...

The Minister of Finance is planning to introduce Civil Service payroll numbers to Budget Books so as to provide greater clarity on the size of the public sector. Curtis Dickinson admitted that an understanding of the figures used in recent years need...

The Premier defended his Government’s role in supporting job creation during an economic debate in the House of Assembly. David Burt told MPs on Friday night that Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, talked about “doom and gloom”. He...

The Progressive Labour Party has paid tribute to Vera Commissing, a founding member of the group behind the 1959 Theatre Boycotts who died last Friday. The statement follows in full: The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, V...

Work is ongoing to reduce the risk of online attacks, the Minister of National Security told MPs. Wayne Caines delivered a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly last Friday, when he said that the island needed to develop its protection again...