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The Minister of National Security said yesterday he was “satisfied” that a sports club was properly policed in the hours before a fatal stabbing in the road outside.
Wayne Caines added he planned to have a review carried out to determine if anything ...
DATE: Aug 31, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Tighter controls are to be imposed on Bermuda lawyers to limit the improper use of funds.
Members of Parliament approved the changes to legislation designed to help the island comply with Financial Action Task Force rules.
Kim Wilson, the Government’...
DATE: Aug 14, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Governor is to research the case of a crusading churchman jailed more than 100 years ago in an “historic injustice”.
John Rankin was asked to pardon the Reverend Charles Vinton Monk by David Burt, the Premier.
The African Methodist Episcopal Chur...
DATE: Aug 07, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Controversy over images of MPs claimed to be sleeping on the job will be “dealt with” next week, the Speaker of the House of Assembly promised yesterday.
Dennis Lister, whose job is to enforce the rules of the House, said: “It’s an in-House matter th...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More than a year after firefighters were assured a new ladder truck was on its way, they were told yesterday it would be at least another 12 months before a replacement would be ready for use.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s efforts were hamper...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
It was a landslide victory for the Progressive Labour Party, which had chosen David Burt as its leader just eight months earlier.
Now, after the high of triumph, the Premier has told how the cut-and-thrust of life at the top of politics has affected ...
DATE: Jul 20, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter