Bermuda Police stymied the work of a parliamentary committee looking into the events of December 2, 2016 in which protesters were pepper sprayed by its officers. According to the report of the committee tabled in parliament on Friday, the Bermuda Police Service was uncooperative and actively withheld information – with at least one senior officer in breach of a summons to … [Read More]
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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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Minimum revenue guarantees not needed for air service development – transport minister
Bermuda can increase airlift to the island without resorting to incentives such as minimum revenue guarantees, transport minister Zane DeSilva has said. This one week after delivering a statement harshly critical of Skyport which is in charge of the airport … [Read More]
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]