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A bill paving the way for national referendums is an “important piece of business” achieved by Government, according to former Premier Alex Scott. The Government backbencher said it was important that referendums in Bermuda “not be abused”. “It shou...

The majority of voters believe the Opposition should get equal time as the Government on television channel CITV. A recent poll by Mindmaps found 72 percent of voters believed politicians from all parties should have equal access to the publicly-fund...

Ombudsman Arlene Brock yesterday chastised Government for its “inadequate” response to her damning report on special development orders and the inappropriateness of its “continued challenge” to her jurisdiction. Ms Brock tabled a special report in th...

Speaker Stanley Lowe yesterday announced no sanctions will be taken against Progressive Labour Party MP Derrick Burgess following his altercation with Estates Minister Michael Scott. In a statement to the House of Assembly, Mr Lowe expressed concern ...

A bill establishing procedures for national referendums, including the promised one on gaming, has been passed by the House of Assembly. Introducing the Referendum Bill 2012, Premier Paula Cox noted that “democracy is not a spectator sport”. She said...

Long-serving MP Cole Simons was yesterday unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance’s general election candidate for Smith’s South. Mr Simons, who has represented the constituency for the Opposition since 1998, told the media his party has the values to b...

The controversial political career of Derrick Burgess — selected highlights n February 1998: Bermuda Industrial Union president Derrick Burgess becomes Progressive Labour Party MP for Hamilton East in a by-election. n April 2000: Mr Burgess accuses ...

Walter Roban returned to Cabinet yesterday, less than seven months after he resigned amid accusations of corruption. Mr Roban stepped into the Transport Ministry vacated by Derrick Burgess, who quit on Wednesday night following reports of a physical ...