Government has released its long-awaited low income study which pitches the poverty line at incomes of less than $27,000 per annum for a single person and $76,000 for a two-parent family with two children under 16.
Union and Minister stick by their opposing views on HIP job talks
A war of words between Government and a union escalated yesterday as Health Minister Nelson Bascome accused a union leader of 'an incredibly irresponsible display of leadership'.
On Thursday the BPSU called a news conference to express its concern about a lack of communication over a decision to automate the Government's Health Insurance Plan (HIP) Department.
But in a statement to the House of Assembly yesterday,
Court hears of MP's 'ridiculous' bids to win Government contracts
Health Minister Nelson Bascome's disgruntled former business partner has accused him of making "ridiculous" undervalue bids in order to win Government construction projects.
The allegation came as Bascome, 52,
Backbench MP Trevor Moniz is calling on the six candidates running for election onto the Corporation of Hamilton to take a firm stand on the issues affecting the city.
As the world celebrated Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday yesterday, Bermuda recognised the efforts of some of its own local heroes who fought against the odds for social justice.
Four guns, 170 rounds of ammunition – man faces court charges
A man accused of importing four firearms and 170 rounds of ammunition into the Island appeared in Magistrates' Court yesterday.
Kershun Dublin, 24, of North Shore Road, in Pembroke,
