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Everyone knew any Government Budget in these economic circumstances was not going be a lobster dinner with all the trimmings. Not only was it going be a major problem finding sufficient lobsters, but even the trimmings were in short supply. It was e...

Pembroke residents are invited to a Central Community Action Team clinic tomorrow. It will take place at C-Mart on North Shore Road in Pembroke from 12 noon until 4pm. Residents will have the opportunity to meet their Community Action Team officer to...

Business chiefs are lukewarm on the latest Budget — with more than three-quarters saying Government missed revenue-raising opportunities. And an overwhelming number rated the level of debt as their major concern — with privatisation, public sector st...

In the late 1940s the attack dogs of the extreme American right first began to howl about Hollywood. In the paranoid Cold War climate that prevailed, Reds were routinely being spotted under every bed – including the ornate four-posters at some of th...

America’s Cup legislation has been passed with the full support of the Senate, although the Opposition queried how much of the community will share in the wealth. Junior National Security Minister Jeff Baron said entrepreneurs were already approachin...

The Senate has approved further alterations to municipalities legislation, over strong Opposition misgivings over possibilities for abuse. The effects of the Municipalities Amendment Act will be felt soon, in the upcoming May 2015 elections for Hamil...

It’s steady as she goes. Government’s fiscal policy stance for the foreseeable future is one of debt reduction: expect decreases in spending as the primary weapon and increases in taxes in a supporting role. The original plan called for successive an...

Ewing Street is heading into the final weeks of an extensive overhaul and beautification that has already resulted in new lamp posts and wider pavements being laid using dark pink bricks. The trees have been surrounded by grates and the tangled overh...

The Bermuda Tourism Authority remains cautiously optimistic about prospects for the next 12 months despite seeing its budget cut by $1.4 million. At $21.7 million, the proposed budget for tourism in 2015-16 is the lowest in more than 30 years. But th...

May 24, Bermuda Day, marks the traditional start of our summer. The annual Bermuda Day Parade is enjoyed by thousands of Bermudians and visitors as both participants and spectators. The Appleby Half Marathon Derby and Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race...

Plans to erect a mobile cell tower in Devonshire have again been submitted to the Planning Department. The application, received by the Department on February 13, proposes the erection of a 65-foot “cell-site on wheels” capable of extending to 100ft,...

Bermuda can no longer rely on growth in international business to boost the economy, Finance Minister Bob Richards said yesterday. And Mr Richards added it was vital to boost tourism to stimulate the Island’s economy. Mr Richards paid tribute to the ...