Progressive Labour Party MP Zane DeSilva has ruled himself out of running for the leadership of the party saying he stands “firmly behind David Burt” to take the top position.
Mr DeSilva was responding to reports by a source close to the party telli...
DATE: Nov 07, 2016 | CATEGORY: Politics | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
Road safety campaigners have welcomed the Bermuda Government’s pledge to tackle impaired driving in Bermuda.
In yesterday’s Throne Speech, Acting Governor Ginny Ferson revealed that roadside breath testing would be brought in next year, while speed c...
The political scene in Bermuda is in desperate need of refreshing change. Young people, you are the change that Bermuda needs. The dilemma is that while there is a great need for young people with innovative ideas, fresh energy and a new vision, thes...
Progressive Labour Party chairman Scott Simmons has thanked Marc Bean for his service, after the Leader of the Opposition resigned on Friday.
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr Bean for stepping into the role as our chief execu...
The treatment of young people and the ethical decisions that have to be made were examined by Bermuda Hospitals Board during the past week.
Staff members and community healthcare partners participated in seminars during BHB’s Ethics Awareness Week.
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Sir Russell Coutts, chief executive officer of the America’s Cup, and the most successful sailor in America’s Cup history, has a personal passion for the AC Endeavour Programme. He tells us why.
“Sailing has always been a very important part of my l...
The progenitor of Bermuda’s labour movement, E.F. Gordon, was this year honoured by the Roman Catholic Church with a Peace and Social Justice Award.
The award was presented last Friday, some 61 years after his death on Wednesday, April 20, 1955, at a...
In 1944, my grandmother, Catherine “Katie” Charles Famous, died suddenly in her forties.
Her husband was left to care for their 10 children in the wake of her passing.
My grandfather, Charles “Charlie” Famous, spent most of his time tending to his f...
DATE: Nov 05, 2016 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Christopher Famous
A living wage for Bermudians and a move away from “trickledown politics” are among the Throne Speech priorities proposed by local politicians and political commentators.
The reconvening of Parliament falls on Monday along with the announcement of the...
Bermuda’s Youth Parliament has been applauded by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
According to Akbar Khan, the institution is a clear example of the legislature reaching out to young people and young people respon...
