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Graeme Outerbridge, the former Mayor of Hamilton, has criticised new “draconian” municipal legislation. “I think it’s basically reactionary, targeted legislation because the Government, due to the America’s Cup, are very concerned about any disruptio...

An affirmation by developer Michael MacLean outlining allegations of ministerial corruption has been branded “scurrilous” and “without substance” by the lawyer for the Bermuda Government. Mr MacLean’s affirmation was referred to and parts were read o...

Plans to make City Hall car park an all-day parking site with motorists paying an upfront $15 fee on entry were abandoned this evening. The change was due to take affect from 8am tomorrow to tackle the issue of motorists parking illegally in the car ...

The City of Hamilton should consider means-tested car parking fees, according to Charles Jeffers, deputy chairman of Age Concern. Mr Jeffers was responding to news that seniors will be subjected to a fee of $10 to use City Hall car park when it becom...

Former Mayor Graeme Outerbridge has expressed his dismay at the collapse of the controversial Conference of Black Mayors. “It was a huge disappointment having that thing fall apart,” Mr Outerbridge said as he reflected on his beleaguered spell at Cit...

City Hall car park will next week become an all-day parking site, with motorists paying an upfront fee on entry. Drivers can pay $15 per day (reduced from $17.50) and enter City Hall car park any time after 8am Monday to Saturday on a first come, fir...

Former Mayor Graeme Outerbridge has defended the “balanced budgets” during his time in office — although he accepted that the Par-la-Ville loan had put the city in a challenging position. A financial audit, released on Tuesday, cast doubt on the futu...

The future of the Corporation of Hamilton hangs in the balance after the City’s $30 million debt was laid bare in its financial statements last night. Accountants Moore, Stephens and Butterfield conducted the 2014 audit and noted the potential impact...

Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling last night expressed his disappointment at new legislation that provides Government with more power over the municipalities. Mr Gosling said that the new Municipalities Amendment Act 2015 effectively demoted the corpora...

Dear Sir, I have serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Municipalities Act that will allow a government minister to assume control of the corporations if it is deemed necessary. What about the voters who have the right to vote in Hamil...

Opposition MPs launched a scathing attack on the Bermuda Government’s bid to strengthen their stewardship of the Corporation of Hamilton, citing allegations of serious wrongdoing. They branded the move to debate the Municipalities Amendment Act 2015 ...

He was out of office for three years, but Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling told The Royal Gazette: “In some ways, it’s like I never left.” Mr Gosling who was elected as Mayor in May, previously served in the position from 2009 to 2012 — and he said man...