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What was left out of the Throne Speech could be “more deafening than what got in” according to equal rights campaigner Tony Brannon. He was referring to the lack of discussion on same-sex marriage during yesterday’s speech read by Governor George Fe...

Despite the beaming sunshine and colourful dresses, the 2015 Speech from the Throne played out in front of a somewhat subdued atmosphere. Spectators packed into the gazebo on the Cabinet lawn to watch the Island’s politicians gather for what is likel...

A moment of silence will be observed before the World Rugby Classic game this evening, according to the French Consulate in Bermuda. It comes after more than 120 people were killed in co-ordinated terrorist attacks across the French capital. “We wil...

The Governor of Bermuda responded this morning to events that have left France in a state of national mourning. At least eight terrorists were responsible for the deaths of 127 people across Paris in what is believed to be a co-ordinated attack autho...

Pomp and pageantry marks the beginning today of a new legislative session. It’s one of the more pleasant (and pleasing) parliamentary traditions that helps to distinguish us here and abroad. It also highlights our British heritage and represents that...

Highlights of today’s Throne Speech include pledges to: • Strengthen human rights legislation to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of mental disability, as well as discrimination through printed word, telephone discussions or any electronic medium...

Two business organisations have said they are broadly encouraged by the contents of today’s Throne Speech. John Wight, vice-president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, in a statement, said: “The Throne Speech was well balanced, with a recognition t...

Business partnership laws are to be revamped to make sure Bermuda stays competitive. The Throne Speech explained that the changes would maintain the Island’s position as an offshore business leader. The speech, delivered by Governor George Fergusson ...

A formal ceremony will take place at City Hall on Friday after the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech. The Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR), which is this year celebrating its 50th anniversary, will be granted the Freedom of the City to march thr...

Age Concern has called on the Bermuda Government to show that it is in touch with the Island’s social issues as it prepares to deliver its fourth Throne Speech tomorrow. Claudette Fleming, the charity’s director, said that the “tone, intent and relev...

The Minister of Economic Development’s trip to the America’s Cup World Series event in Sweden cost almost $4,000. Grant Gibbons, who has Cabinet responsibility for Bermuda’s America’s Cup preparations, travelled to Gothenburg for the event, which too...

The City of Hamilton today came to a standstill as the annual Remembrance Day parade marked two minutes’ silence to honour the fallen. Veterans joined serving Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR) soldiers and police on parade at the Cenotaph on Front Street,...