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It was wrong to reveal in Parliament that threats had been made to Government Ministers, Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin told the House of Assembly.
Issuing an apology to MPs, a chastened Ms Gordon-Pamplin said she’d been “soundly admon...
DATE: Mar 10, 2014
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Physicians fighting a law requiring second decisions for high-cost procedures are merely opposing the introduction of accountability for doctors, according to insiders on Government’s bid to introduce pre-certification.
The Royal Gazette understands ...
DATE: Mar 10, 2014
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Health
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An agreement to develop the Hamilton waterfront has been declared void by MPs following a heated debate in the House of Assembly.
Both the motion and supporting legislation went to vote, and passed only by the governing One Bermuda Alliance’s majorit...
DATE: Mar 10, 2014
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The Island’s hospitals face a tough Budget, along with an arduous financial reappraisal in the coming fiscal year, Health Minister Trevor Moniz told MPs.
With healthcare costs running high, and the Bermuda Hospitals Board facing bills for millions of...
DATE: Mar 08, 2014
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Legislation extending duty relief for the Island’s hotels and restaurants was last night given the go-ahead by the House of Assembly.
The Hotels (Temporary Customs Duty Relief) Amendment Bill 2014 and the Restaurants (Temporary Customs Duty Relief) A...
DATE: Mar 08, 2014
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Following a “critical analysis” of expenditure, the Ministry of Legal Affairs has been dealt a nine percent cut in funding.
Delivering the budget brief before the House of Assembly, Attorney General Mark Pettingill told MPs the 2014/15 budget for Leg...
DATE: Mar 08, 2014
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A corroded pipe in the Gosling Ward area caused a flood at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital this morning, impacting a number of areas, including Maternity and Emergency.
Work was quickly undertaken by the hospitals’ Facility Department to identify...
DATE: Mar 08, 2014
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Free books to help children cope with bereavement after road crashes have been brought to the Island in memory of Major Chris Wheddon.
The book was unveiled this morning by Major Wheddon’s ex-wife, Sarah Wheddon, and his daughter Katherine, who turns...
DATE: Mar 07, 2014
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Government has opted not to proceed with lowering the legal alcohol limit for impaired drivers — but supports eventually making roadside breath tests admissible in court.
Currently, a suspected drunk driver has to be taken to Hamilton Police Station ...
DATE: Mar 06, 2014
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Parliament and the Senate should be put together under the same roof as soon as possible, according to a report on Bermuda’s governance tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Joint Select Committee also recommended that a new, independent body known as...
DATE: Mar 06, 2014
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Politics
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