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Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legislation came into effect this week, putting the spotlight on the supervision of dealers of high- value goods. Trevor Moniz, Minister of Legal Affairs, explained to MPs the progress that had been ...

Fixing the swing bridge over Ferry Reach would cost $3.3 million, the House of Assembly heard yesterday. Public works minister Craig Cannonier said the decision to make all necessary repairs to the rusty facility would be weighed against the cost of ...

A parliamentary showdown looms for tomorrow as the Opposition aims to table a motion calling for the airport development to be referred to the Public Accounts Committee — and requesting that the Auditor-General conduct an independent review. Progress...

Tinee Furbert, a 39-year-old mother of two with an extensive background in healthcare, has been unveiled by Opposition leader David Burt as the new Progressive Labour Party appointee to the Senate. With Renee Ming now the Opposition leader in the Upp...

Bermuda’s anti-corruption laws must be updated and simplified, Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly as he detailed the Bill that was passed in the Lower House. The Attorney-General said that the Bribery Act 2016 would “address significant gaps in ...

Bermuda’s relationship with Britain will be “stronger than ever” after Brexit, Michael Dunkley has assured the House of Assembly. The Premier, who attended the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London earlier this month, said that the UK’s withdr...

Revisions to Bermuda’s gaming laws were approved by MPs in the House of Assembly last night, paving the way for casinos in Bermuda. The Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2016 was passed with no objections after a fiery debate lasting more than four hours, ...

Reports issued last week by the Bermuda Government to support the proposed airport development were “recently done, but our analysis was done up front”, according to Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance. The project was announced on November 10, 201...

Wayne Furbert has been named the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. In the House of Assembly yesterday, Speaker Randy Horton also announced that Michael Weeks would be joining the committee. It comes after shadow finance minister David Bu...

Legislation designed to further pave the way for casino gaming in Bermuda will be put before MPs today. The Casino Gaming (Designated Site) Order 2016, Casino Gaming (Designated Site No 2) Order 2016 and Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2016 are scheduled...