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Deputy Mayor Donal Smith has accused Ombudsman Arlene Brock of acting outside her remit and basing her investigation on stolen documents, while at the same time calling on her to include past admisitrations in any inquiry. Mr Smith has also pointed t...

So often it’s the little things in life that seem to count the most, Mr Acting Editor, and the big ones not so much. Politics is no exception: things like feral chickens, garbage collection, roads and street lights, letters to the Editor and GP cars....

Corporation of Hamilton members deserve “remuneration” as they have far greater responsibilities and a heavier workload than previous administrations, according to Alderman Carlton Simmons. He told The Royal Gazette he commissioned a report on salari...

The Ombudsman is to investigate an alleged “lack of transparency” at City Hall, in the wake of concerns about a secret lease signed for the redevelopment of Hamilton's waterfront. Arlene Brock announced that her “systemic investigation” into the oper...

A report commissioned by Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge and his City Hall team has recommended they each be paid a five-figure annual salary for the “tremendous sacrifices” they are making while in office. Elected official Mr Outerbridge should ge...

Being sworn in as a Cabinet Minister at Government House last December was a bittersweet moment for Leah Scott. She had helped to make history by being a member of a team of 19 election candidates that succeeded in ending the Progressive Labour Part...

Legislation to create a new body to improve Government efficiency was approved in the House yesterday, despite vocal opposition. Finance Minister Bob Richards said the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission would bring private-sector ef...