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House: string of tax cuts to spur economic development

The cuts will lower Belco’s energy costs, the duty rate on auto parts and offer tax exemptions for returning travellers

The cuts will lower Belco’s energy costs, the duty rate on auto parts and offer tax exemptions for returning travellers

• May 31, 2025 7:55 AM

Business

MPs approve penalties for corporate income tax

Feedback from a consultation process was carefully considered in the drafting of the legislation

Feedback from a consultation process was carefully considered in the drafting of the legislation

• Mar 30, 2025 1:50 PM

Court

Case dropped against man accused of stalking MP

The Crown offers no evidence in its case against Richard Foggo

The Crown offers no evidence in its case against Richard Foggo

• Mar 27, 2025 7:54 AM

Court

Trial delayed over complainant’s political obligations

A case has to be adjourned after the court hears transport minister Wayne Furbert, who was allegedly stalked, was unable to be in court

A case has to be adjourned after the court hears transport minister Wayne Furbert, who was allegedly stalked, was unable to be in court

• Feb 05, 2025 7:56 AM

Transport

Furbert: TCD changes will give motorists a smoother ride

The transport minister says that new legislation and shifts with technology will streamline the department

The transport minister says that new legislation and shifts with technology will streamline the department

• Dec 31, 2024 2:29 PM

Transport

Airport radar offline for maintenance

Airlines could face delays during busy periods as an antenna is replaced at LF Wade International Airport

Airlines could face delays during busy periods as an antenna is replaced at LF Wade International Airport

• Dec 11, 2024 6:42 PM

Politics

Legislation streamlines payroll tax rates for minibus owners

The changes are expected to increase revenues by almost $200,000 annually

The changes are expected to increase revenues by almost $200,000 annually

• Dec 03, 2024 1:30 PM

Court

Man denies stalking and threatening MPs

Bail for Richard Foggo, from Hamilton Parish, has been extended to December 9

Bail for Richard Foggo, from Hamilton Parish, has been extended to December 9

• Nov 21, 2024 7:51 AM

Transport

Minister holds connectivity talks with British Airways

Further discussions are planned for the promotion of the island in the UK travel market

Further discussions are planned for the promotion of the island in the UK travel market

• Nov 06, 2024 7:50 AM

Politics

Furbert: hundreds capitalise on digital fares

Minister of Transport says an average 500 to 700 people used the system every week in August

Minister of Transport says an average 500 to 700 people used the system every week in August

• Sep 27, 2024 5:40 PM

Transport

Excusez-moi? Digital fares bring unexpected challenges

Several issues, such as the display information being in French, have been rectified

Several issues, such as the display information being in French, have been rectified

• Jul 13, 2024 7:53 AM

Letters to the Editor

Government blame game should start at home

Elspeth Weisberg has a go at Wayne Furbert and colleagues for placing too great an onus on the public for keeping Bermuda beautiful

Elspeth Weisberg has a go at Wayne Furbert and colleagues for placing too great an onus on the public for keeping Bermuda beautiful

• Jul 06, 2024 7:58 AM

Transport

Furbert has not addressed rideshare concerns, cabbies say

The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association says the Minister of Transport has mischaracterised meeting

The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association says the Minister of Transport has mischaracterised meeting

• Jul 03, 2024 7:53 AM

Transport

MPs approve legislation for larger electric and hybrid cars

The Opposition says if larger cars are to be allowed, “we absolutely have to up our game as far as road safety is concerned”

The Opposition says if larger cars are to be allowed, “we absolutely have to up our game as far as road safety is concerned”

• Jul 02, 2024 7:54 AM

Transport

Bermuda seen as role model for transport improvements

A delegation from the Caribbean island met transport minister Wayne Furbert to learn more about transport in Bermuda

A delegation from the Caribbean island met transport minister Wayne Furbert to learn more about transport in Bermuda

• May 15, 2024 3:19 PM

Transport

Bermuda awarded energy prize for advancing electric bus fleet

Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, accepts the award on behalf of the Government

Wayne Furbert, the Minister of Transport, accepts the award on behalf of the Government

• Apr 29, 2024 3:11 PM

Transport

Building of two new ferries under way

The occasion is marked with a keel-laying ceremony in Singapore

The occasion is marked with a keel-laying ceremony in Singapore

• Apr 27, 2024 7:40 AM

Transport

Minister attends Miami cruise ship conference

Wayne Furbert leads a delegation to the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024

Wayne Furbert leads a delegation to the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024

• Apr 10, 2024 7:30 AM

Politics

House approves implementation of fees for seafarer medicals

Seafarers must undergo physical examinations for their personal health and safety

Seafarers must undergo physical examinations for their personal health and safety

• Mar 18, 2024 8:00 AM