Researcher Cordell Riley is to probe the performance of the Bermuda Tourism Authority at the next ThinkFest event on Thursday. In a talk entitled “Getting beyond the spin. Is tourism better under an Authority?" Mr Riley will present data and performance metrics on Bermuda’s tourism before and after the establishment of the BTA. Mr Riley’s Bermuda College presentation will be … [Read More]
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Police stymied pepper spray probe
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 … [Read More]
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PATI law breached by numerous government departments
Numerous taxpayer funded bodies have breached the law by failing to publish contracts over $50,000, the Information Commissioner has acknowledged. But the ICO's lack of enforcement capacity means that non-compliant public authorities will face no consequences … [Read More]
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]