Government and the Information Commissioner are at odds over her refusal to provide a brief for the budget debate. At issue is the Commissioner’s insistence that to participate in the budget debate by providing a brief and being available for questions jeopardises the neutrality of her office. Gitanjali Guttierrez, Bermuda’s first and only Information Commissioner, has for … [Read More]
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Bermudians wanted
ThinkMedia invites Bermudian academics and independent thinkers of all disciplines to participate in ThinkFest 2019. The annual conference takes place for the … [Read More]
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OBA’s “breathtaking incompetence” over housing project – David Burch
A decision by the former One Bermuda Alliance Government to reduce the scope of an affordable housing project started by its predecessor led to an "incredible waste of taxpayer funds," said public works minister David Burch. But the OBA is blaming the … [Read More]
Bermuda College students find thousands of dollars in savings from energy audit
Students at the Bermuda College have unearthed thousands of dollars in savings after conducting an audit of their energy use. Their findings were outlined in a presentation at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Monday. Their recommendations, if … [Read More]
Tax proposals aim for fairness and equity
The tax reform commission is recommending a slew of policy changes that it says will generate an additional $147 million in annual revenue by 2020 while making it easier for poor people to get by. It suggests a radical restructuring of the way taxes are … [Read More]
Opposition Leader warns of economic decline
Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance used economic indicators to harshly criticise government's policies while touting his party's successes while in office. Deriding the Speech from the Throne as "Throne Speech Lite", Cannonier spoke … [Read More]
Social worker steps down from litigation guardian role
A number of children facing certain court proceedings are now without legal representation after litigation guardian Tiffanne Thomas quit the role pending resolution of payment for her services over the last four years. Thomas announced last week that she … [Read More]
Premier dissolves ministry probing child abuse allegations, sacks minister
Premier David Burt has dissolved the ministry of social development and sports, and fired its head Michael Weeks, raising concerns about an ongoing investigation into the department of child and family services. In a wide-ranging cabinet "reconfiguration" … [Read More]
Vacation rentals tax “premature” – Cannonier
Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier has criticised a newly imposed tax on vacation rentals as "premature" and a "mistake", warning that the timing of the move could out-price Bermuda as a destination. I think the Airbnb tax was premature," Cannonier said in an … [Read More]