Wayne Caines News Today

HAMILTON – Opposition leader Jarion Richardson has described the announcement by the Bermuda Electric Light Company Limited (Belco) that it will be increasing the rate of electricity as of October 1 as “a punch to the gut” . “Unexpected, significant increases in key household expenses during these volatile economic times shouldn’t be introduced without lengthy explanation and justification, especially given the economic and social repercussions. “The average resident is already &hell...

Sanitation workers, public works staff and others were praised in the House of Assembly for their dedication to the community despite record rainfall. Wayne Caines, PLP backbencher, said that despite ...

Consideration should be given now to energy conservation and efficiency as the owners of the Fairmont Southampton propose to add up to 261 units at the resort, a government department advised. The rem...

Plans for the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel were the focus of MPs in the House of Assembly on Friday. Opening the debate during the Motion to Adjourn, PLP MP Derrick Burgess said he ...

Plans for the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel were the focus of MPs in the House of Assembly on Friday. Opening the debate during the Motion to Adjourn, PLP MP Derrick Burgess said he ...

Bermuda must get real about the mental health risks connected to the misuse of cannabis, MPs from both sides of the political aisle have warned. Wayne Caines, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, ...

Money transfer programme Cash App is looking for senior staff in Bermuda two months after getting the go-ahead to open an office on the island. The news comes amid tragic headlines that Cash App found...

High levels of aluminium, iron and manganese have been found in water tanks in Pembroke after testing carried out in accordance with Belco’s operating licence requirements. Wayne Caines, the presiden...

A Government MP has suggested extensive media coverage of emissions from Belco that have plagued the lives of residents since the commissioning of the North Power Station in 2020 is spurred by the fac...

An environmental unit consulted its British counterpart about tackling sources of pollution after levels of sulphur dioxide recorded in an area close to Belco exceeded UK targets. The Department of En...