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Dear Sir, The recent limited industrial action by taxi drivers in response to the proposal to allow tourists to rent small electric quadricycles was possibly understandable if not anticipated. This is arguably a long overdue move and tourists, partic...

Air arrivals, one of the coveted indicators for the Bermuda Tourism Authority, rose 11.3 per cent for the first quarter of the year according to the Department of Statistics. Bermuda hosted 32,233 air visitors during the first quarter of 2016, althou...

Customs and land tax duty relief will be granted to the Hamilton Princess for the conversion of an office block into staff accommodation — despite opposition from the Progressive Labour Party. During the House of Assembly debate on the Hotels Concess...

The president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has hit out at taxi drivers who may have created a bad impression for tourists by withdrawing their labour over the weekend. John Wight pitched in to help residents minimise disruptions caused by the i...

A bill that would let tourists rent minicars will not be debated in the House of Assembly today. Senator Michael Fahy, the tourism minister, made the announcement at a meeting organised by the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association last night...

The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s public relations officers generated editorial content worth more than $26 million in advertising during 2015. The BTA said yesterday that much of that content came from 108 journalists who visited the island last year ...

The introduction of minicars as a rental option for tourists, due for debate tomorrow in Parliament, is “strongly” supported by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. The environmental group Greenrock gave guarded support for the legislation, although the or...

Senator Michael Fahy has defended legislation to allow tourists to rent out minicars, after the announcement prompted anger from the Opposition and taxi operators. The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities said the One Bermuda Alliance ...

Alan Dunch, the chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, has spoken out in defence of the organisation’s executive director, Richard Schuetz. In a statement released yesterday afternoon, Mr Dunch said: “The commission deplores the fact that ...

The executive director of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is under investigation in California for allegedly failing to declare travel payments. A formal, sworn complaint against Richard Schuetz was filed with the state’s Fair Political Practice...

If you’re a foodie, you might recognise Herb Wilson. The former Top Chef: Masters contestant has worked at high-end restaurants in Las Vegas, New York City and Miami. He’s also one of only a handful of chefs to get three two-star reviews from the Ne...

The City of Hamilton 2015 Plan has been tabled in the House of Assembly by Cole Simons, the Minister of the Environment. The plan is designed to support Hamilton and develop the city as a tourism centre and residential community. “I am confident tha...