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Senators are considering a raft of rule changes that would allow longer debates in the chamber, and make serveral current practices official in the standing orders. Among the changes proposed are; allowing the senator who brings forward a motion the...

It’s been nine weeks since MPs trundled up the Hill to do business. A nice break, you might think, but let’s not be too harsh here. The work of Government doesn’t just stop because the House is in recess. Besides we all know that the real work doesn...

Minister in charge of Human Rights, Wayne Scott was “disappointed” by Bishop Lloyd Duncan’s comments at a prayer gathering at City Hall. But he would not comment on whether the church leader was out of order for wading into the political realm. Bisho...

Government’s decision to review the Municipalities Act has been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is hoping that the review will result in a restoration of the business vote — signalled by Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy when he ann...

The Sexual Orientation Working Group — consisting of Amnesty International, Centre for Justice, Rainbow Alliance, Two Words and a Comma, and the Vision Ministry — are calling on supporters to gather at the House of Assembly on Friday for a picnic lun...

Government is in the final stages of establishing an ad hoc Governance Committee to look into fixed term elections, among other issues. Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said in the Senate this morning the committee will also investigate introducing...

Government is considering returning the vote to business owners in municipal elections as part of an overhaul of the Municipality Act. Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, confirmed that discussions on the matter had already taken place with t...

The Spending and Government Efficiency Commission will go directly to the public this month for suggestions on reducing the cost of government, and improving its efficiency. Three meetings - on May 21, May 28 and May 30 - will be held at St James Chu...