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The implementation of parts of a package of legal reforms has been delayed to allow the judiciary, police and prosecutors more time to prepare for the new rules. Most of the Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure Act 2015 and the Disclosure and Criminal...

The Bermuda Government is confident that there is still an opportunity for two airlines to succeed in providing service to the Island out of Europe. Shawn Crockwell provided the House of Assembly with an update on his recent trip to the World Routes...

A memo released by the Ministry of Finance shows that Accountant-General Curtis Stovell approved the Bermuda Government to waive financial instructions on its early deals for an airport redevelopment. However, Shadow Finance Minister David Burt, who ...

A retroactive regime promising zero tolerance for corruption and graft would be a top priority by a Progressive Labour Party Government. Delivering his party’s “peace and prosperity agenda” in response to the Government’s Throne Speech, Marc Bean sai...

Healthcare reforms proposed by the Opposition include opening the Island’s market to international insurers to drive down costs through competition. The Progressive Labour Party’s Reply to the Throne Speech proposes removing the Bermuda Health Counci...

Employers owe Government more than $100 million in social insurance and payroll tax contributions, it was revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday. The startling statistic came in response to a Parliamentary question to Bob Richards, the Minister ...

The cost of policing the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda was more than $100,000. Scores of police and reserve officers from a variety of departments worked a total of 2,522 hours for the spectacle that attracted thousands to Front St...

Bermuda College’s 2013 audited financial statements were laid before the House of Assembly yesterday revealing that the college had total assets worth just over $29 million. Wayne Scott, the Minister of Education, told the House of Assembly: “During...

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts will conduct a public hearing tomorrow. Members will discuss the proposed redevelopment of LF Wade International Airport, and receive an update from the Accountant General regarding the move...

The developers and Bermuda Government officials behind the plans for a new airport terminal will address the public’s questions tomorrow night. The information session, set for 5.30pm at the Anglican Cathedral, will include representatives from the C...

A raft of legal reforms to encourage young and vulnerable witnesses to give evidence in court and update the penalties for sexual offences will be put before the House of Assembly over the next 12 months. During yesterday’s Throne Speech, Governor Ge...

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...