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A hike in Bermuda’s departure fees for air travellers has been approved by the Senate over Opposition misgivings. It came as Finance Minister Bob Richards told The Royal Gazette that a “go or no-go decision” would be made in the coming weeks on the d...

A 2011 survey of students in public and private schools showed that 21 per cent reported attacking someone with “the intent to seriously harm” and eight per cent identified themselves as being in a gang. The figures were given as Jeff Baron, the Juni...

Ground penetrating radar, rather than the “invasive” method of drilling into rock, could be used under revised plans to develop Tucker’s Point. The 2011 Special Development Order for the property was amended by the Senate to permit other measures for...

New airport fees that could see each passenger pay an extra $20 when they leave the Island have been defended by the Bermuda Government. The new and amended fees announced by Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, attracted intense criticism from the...

Dear Sir, The Shadow Minister of Finance has taken the current minister to task for taking out a loan two years ago to guard against interest rates rising, and has pointed out that interest rates have instead fallen. The Shadow Minister has indicate...

A landmark ruling by Chief Justice Ian Kawaley will allow the public to have unprecedented access to sworn affirmations from developer Michael MacLean and government ministers in relation to the Hamilton waterfront deal. The Royal Gazette, through ...

On October 14, 2014, the One Bermuda Alliance announced Georgia Marshall as its candidate for the by-election that was taking place in Constituency 33. She was unsuccessful in her bid for Parliament, as she was defeated by PLP candidate Jamahl Simmo...

Dear Sir, I refer to MP Lawrence Scott’s comment in the RG where he states that the OBA Government and privatisation are on the same track. While I don’t like the idea of government giving up the provision of all services, this is the new economic ...

Bermuda Regiment soldiers are to be sworn in as special constables in a bid to boost the defence force’s ability to help out the Bermuda Police Service. A group of around 30 soldiers, drawn from public order specialists the Operational Support Unit (...

About 400 people are set to perform at the Bermuda Tattoo 2015, being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Regiment. According to Major Dwight Robinson, the Regiment’s director of music, the October event will feature guest groups fr...

It’s the politics of it all, Mr Editor. There’s no need to read between the lines. It’s there for all to see. We know it when we see it or when we hear it. Had enough yet? Two recent matters on and off the Hill underscore the point. First, the censu...

Mother-of-four Janae Armstrong felt “lost” while trying to find work, but was able to land a position as HR Administrative Assistant at the Department of Education. Hers was just one of three success stories highlighted by the Department of Workforce...