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The cost of various marine services could increase by around five percent due to legislation tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday. The Marine and Ports Authority (Port Dues) Amendment Regulations 2013 increases port dues by around five percent a...

Premier Paula Cox and Ombudsman Arlene Brock, have agreed to meet periodically, following Ms Brock’s complaints that she was pressured not to conduct an investigation. “Further to our 2011 Annual Report, Madam Premier requested to meet with me to dis...

People appear afraid to make complaints to the Planning Department for fear of retribution, according to Ombudsman Arlene Brock’s annual report. Ms Brock said the Department faces a serious challenge showing it has a culture of welcoming complaints a...

Special needs students will be given services tailored to their individual requirements, as Education bosses address shortfalls in Bermuda’s public school system. Job descriptions for special needs teachers are also being drawn up, with the Ministry ...

Labour and Training upgraded its investigation process after being accused of failing to properly research a complaint of wrongful dismissal. Ombudsman Arlene Brock criticised the department for not being tough enough as it looked into a worker’s cla...

Bermuda’s seniors need an independent watchdog according to Opposition MP Louise Jackson. Mrs Jackson, the spokesperson for seniors with the One Bermuda Alliance, has been calling for an Ombudsman for Seniors for at least seven years. According to th...