POLITICS
BUDGET 2011
Tough decisions ahead on public sector jobs
The Premier's promise of cost cuts has been welcomed but pundits say that in the long-run she will need to cut Government jobs.
Download the 2011 National Budget Statement
In her 2011 Budget statement last February, Premier Cox announced payroll tax breaks and $150m in spending cuts. No existing government jobs would be cut but vacancies would not be filled.
BUDGET 2011
Cox's Budget: 'We must do more with less'
Heavy spending cuts are combined with a payroll tax break in Finance Minister Paula Cox's National Budget
BUDGET 2011
Statement by Minister of Education
Education Minister Jennifer Smith said her ministry will focus on raising the quality of teaching and learning while cutting costs.
BUDGET 2011
Cox explains tax changes
Consumer spending power will be boosted by the two per cent cut in payroll tax announced in Friday's Budget, says Premier Paula Cox
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'Firms must hire more Bermudians' - Cox
Premier Paula Cox told business leaders on Monday that more jobs need to be created for Bermudians to keep the economy moving forward
Construction companies invited to find out more on hospital project
Companies interested in participating in the construction of the new hospital have been invited to a meeting with Government Minister Kim Wilson on February 28.
BUDGET 2011
'Budget cuts will not weaken our war on crime'
The Minister of Justice told the Bermuda Sun how he plans to build on recent crime-fighting successes in the new climate of tight purse strings.
INTERVIEW / ANDREW ROSINDELL, MP
'We want to give Bermuda a voice in London'
The British government is preparing a White Paper on Overseas Territories which may give Bermudians more representation at a U.K. Parliamentary level.
Britain adopts a new approach to Bermuda
Visiting U.K. MP Andrew Rosindell says independence is less likely for Bermuda as Britain forges a new post-colonial relationship.
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Five schools are 'adopted' under government initiative
Five more Government schools have been 'adopted' under the Ministry of Education's adopt a school initiative, it was announced yesterday.
Protesters gather ahead of Tucker's Point Parliamentary debate
A group of environmentalists believe Government should wait six months before debating a Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point in order to get more information.
Tourism minister reveals plans for the future
MP Patrice Minors revealed Park Hyatt has plans to break ground on its hotel development in November. The new resort is seen as a much-needed boost for St. George's.
Senate postpones Tucker's Point debate
A debate over the draft Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point was adjourned in the Senate on Wednesday. The controversial plan is opposed by environmentalists.
Bermuda to participate in global Earth Hour on March 26
Environment Minister Walter Roban encouraged Bermuda to participate in Earth Hour on March 26. The event is celebrated worldwide and highlights unsustainable energy consumption.
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