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A contentious debate in the House of Assembly saw amendments to the Child Day Care Allowance grudgingly approved. The amendments put forward by Community Minister Wayne Scott gives Government the power to impose parenting classes on recipients who br...

Nelson Mandela’s critical condition prompted Senator Jeff Baron to reflect on the lessons the former South African President has for many people in Bermuda facing adversity. Sen Baron told the Senate in yesterday’s motion to adjourn that he wanted to...

Government’s losing streak in the House of Assembly is a sign of a “lame duck” administration in a “precarious position”, according to former MP Kim Swan. And the Opposition Progressive Labour Party is mulling its options — believed to include a no-c...

Bermuda’s role in tax avoidance schemes, such as those employed by multinationals like Google, is being examined, Premier Craig Cannonier said in a response to parliamentary questions. “Does the Premier and his Government have any intention of extric...

Senators passed into law the Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act 2013, clearing the way for money confiscated from criminals to go to community based organisations. But not before the Opposition Progressive Labour Party members attempted to amend the leg...

The Opposition Progressive Labour Party yesterday tabled two good governance motions for debate. PLP whip Lovitta Foggo gave notice for the first which reads: “As a measure of good governance, this Honourable House believes that all Government Report...

Legislators are set to debate a bill which would facilitate the transfer of cash obtained through crime to community groups. The Proceeds of Crime Amendment 2013, sponsored by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley, will set the stage for fulfilling ...