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Regulators are expected to weed out crooked operators who try to be part of the island’s fintech industry, the Senate heard yesterday.
James Jardine said he was “comforted” by the Bermuda Monetary Authority’s role in drawing up rules to govern the bu...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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An MP snapped apparently asleep in the House of Assembly has called for an inquiry into the use of cameras in Parliament.
Christopher Famous, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, was one of several politicians captured sleeping in the House of As...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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Shelly Bay Beach users will have the chance to sample food and learn about rental services that could be offered if plans for development go ahead.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, revealed a demonstration event will take...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
Borrowers could have greater protection from the unfair practices of debt collection agencies if new legislation is passed.
The Minister of Home Affairs tabled a Bill to provide a “comprehensive licensing regulatory framework” for agents involved in ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
Extra safeguards to protect Bermuda from money laundering and terrorist funding are expected to help the island pass an international audit next month, senators heard.
The island’s anti-crime standards will be scrutinised by the Financial Action Task...
DATE: Jul 29, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
A range of extra services could be offered at a new emergency housing centre for the homeless if a $3.5 million redevelopment goes ahead.
The Government has prepared a draft memorandum of understanding for the Salvation Army in a bid to provide accom...
DATE: Jul 28, 2018
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Politics
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Fiona McWhirter
Three two-year-old children found playing on a “building site” after they wandered away from their nursery are lucky to be alive, the shocked mother of one of the toddlers said last night.
Nallia Trott said it was thought the toddlers crossed a busy ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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A school safety report will be published by the end of the year after work to fix problems has been inspected, the Minister of Government Reform said.
Lovitta Foggo confirmed the document, which was intended for official use, will be made available t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Education
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Fiona McWhirter
Hoteliers, retailers and restaurateurs need the chance to raise concerns about the introduction of minimum and living wages “sooner rather than later”, a finance expert warned yesterday.
Nathan Kowalski, chief financial officer at Anchor Investment M...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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A team of summer interns has made a list of suggestions that could help shape understanding of women’s concerns.
Sydney Mason, Jessica Thompson and Ajai Peets were asked to review the 2016 Population and Housing Census Report and look at the statisti...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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