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A campaign manager for the Progressive Labour Party died suddenly at the weekend. Keita Wilson was 45. Ms Wilson helped Tinee Furbert’s successful campaign for the St George’s South seat in the 2017 General Election. Ms Furbert said: “I am heartbroke...

Remarks made by a well-known entertainer on social media were roundly condemned in the House of Assembly yesterday. Kim Swan, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, was the first to speak out about the “very insensitive comments”, which came from mu...

The Minister of Finance is planning to introduce Civil Service payroll numbers to Budget Books so as to provide greater clarity on the size of the public sector. Curtis Dickinson admitted that an understanding of the figures used in recent years need...

The Premier defended his Government’s role in supporting job creation during an economic debate in the House of Assembly. David Burt told MPs on Friday night that Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, talked about “doom and gloom”. He...

The Progressive Labour Party has paid tribute to Vera Commissing, a founding member of the group behind the 1959 Theatre Boycotts who died last Friday. The statement follows in full: The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, V...

A calculated plan of action for immigration system reform is under way, the Premier said. David Burt told MPs on Friday that a “strategic approach ... is in train”. He added: “Its careful execution is critical to the success of Bermuda. “A work perm...

A focus on entertainment and short-term events could help to boost the island’s economy, MPs heard. Zane DeSilva, the tourism and transport minister, said Bermuda’s musicians would soon be “put back to work”. During an economic debate in the House of...

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is embarking on a very ambitious city project called Neom. The name means “new future”. The idea is to set a new beginning for the youth of Saudi and in reality, the world. This project is not characteri...

Work permit costs could be hiked as part of a move to encourage greater Bermudian employment, the One Bermuda Alliance proposed yesterday. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, added that an OBA government would lay the groundwork for...

The One Bermuda Alliance’s Budget Reply ignored positive economic signs, according to David Burt, the Premier. Mr Burt, speaking to The Royal Gazette this afternoon, said: “What’s interesting was what was actually missed in the fact that the Shadow M...

An increase in work permit fees and a decrease in payroll tax could help Bermudians get into the workforce, the shadow finance minister said. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Shadow Minister of Finance, told The Royal Gazette this afternoon that other ju...

Bermuda’s newest soldiers yesterday marked the end of Recruit Camp with a Passing Out Parade in front of their proud families and VIPs. A total of 31 soldiers, plus five Officer Cadets from the new Cayman Islands Regiment, ended their tough two-week ...