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January 8, 2014 Dear Sir, Just before Christmas, the Acting Shadow Premier, Derrick Burgess, criticised Premier Craig Cannonier for remarks he made in the House of Assembly. Mr. Burgess thought the Premier might be “endorsing the politics of personal...

Legislation aimed at modernising pharmaceutical regulations on the Island and encourage the use generic drugs was approved by the House of Assembly on Friday. The Pharmacy and Poisons Amendment Bill 2013 was described by Health Minister Trevor Moniz ...

After two hour robust debate the Liquor Licence Amendment Act 2013 was passed, paving the way for alcohol to be served seven-days-a-week, including Sunday’s. But the eventual passage did not come without objections by a number of MPs. Progressive Lab...

A marathon session is in store for today’s House of Assembly, with the final report of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission coming up for discussion. And today marks the last opportunity this year for Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Broc...

A Customs duty break for energy-saving machinery could potentially ease Bermuda’s soaring electricity and food prices, after MPs approved the Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 3) Act. The break, which applies to equipment known as demand side management ...

Refinements to the Government body tasked with overseeing drug treatment in Bermuda, along with forging a new drug master plan, were approved last night by MPs. After the 16 to 13 defeat of an Opposition challenge to amend the National Drug Control A...

Government is considering its options regarding the recent reappointment of a non-Bermudian as the Director of Public Prosecutions despite a panel ruling a Bermudian candidate was qualified. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Premier Craig ...

A pilot programme to test energy efficient LED streetlights has been formally launched. Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly on Friday that a total of 14 streetlights on Trimingham Road will have have their 150-watt HPS fixtu...