The Tourism Minister nailed his colours firmly to the mast for the first time in the raging controversy.
The Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge told the House of Assembly: "I am opposed to the move we are taking at this particular time.
"I hope somewhere alon...
Base closure was driven home.
Taxes on payroll, land, alcohol, and tobacco all went up in the Valentine's Day Budget as Finance Minister the Hon. David Saul sought to cover increased costs.
Motorists faced higher fees, as did banks, deposit companies...
To His Honour the Speaker and Members of the Honourable House of Assembly, Mr.
Speaker.
In the twelve months that have passed since the last Budget Statement was presented to this Honourable House, Bermuda has moved slowly out of the worst recession ...
of Human Affairs, the Hon. Jerome Dill.
And Mr. Dill announced a list of ways in which the community will be educated about race relations.
They include new legislation, workshops, neighbourhood action, a Unity in Diversity Week and looking at school...
*** "I am for no sex before marriage. In fact, those of us who are married have discovered you can live that way after you're married.'' -- Mr. Woolridge in a light-hearted moment during his powerful speech.
*** "You can't upstage him.'' -- Speaker...
Minister for Health, Mr. Nelson Bascome told the House during Friday's debate, that it was important the Island not short-change people in need of help.
He was critical of the discrimination AIDS people had suffered at the hands of the community.
"Ev...
build a university for youngsters so they can go on to secure the top jobs in Bermuda.
His suggestion brought a round of applause from the nearly 1,000 teachers, parents and youngsters attending the Bermuda National Educational Conference at the Sout...
father and comic caused a stir at a local hotel yesterday when he sauntered into the lobby to meet the local media.
Bill Cosby joked with surprised guests and hotel staff as he signed autographs and posed for photographs with them.
"I'm sleeping and ...
Social Services Minister the Hon. Quinton Edness told the House of Assembly on Friday.
AIDS was the subject of debate, and Shadow Health Minister Mr. Nelson Bascome said it was time Government turned words into action.
"We have before us many, many l...
outrage over the controversial drugs search.
The Prison Officers Association handed a petition to Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan, demanding: An independent investigation into the February 4 search at the Ferry Reach Prison Farm; A bar on similar se...
