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An excavation at an old cemetery for military personnel and convicts that disturbed bones was carried out without permission, the Minister of Home Affairs, told Parliament.
Walter Roban added that there were no guidelines for when human remains are d...
DATE: Nov 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
David Burt, the Premier, is to host a public forum this evening to discuss plans from the 2018 Throne Speech.
The town hall meeting will be held in the Berkeley Institute cafetorium, starting at 6.30pm.
The event will be streamed live on Government’s...
DATE: Nov 20, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government could reap an extra $147 million over a two to three-year period if policy recommendations from the Tax Reform Commission are implemented, MPs heard this morning.
The commission’s report was tabled in the House of Assembly by W...
DATE: Nov 17, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
As Brexit looms for Britain, with question marks hanging over a deal over its divorce from Europe, the Bermuda Government stated last night that nothing would change in the island’s relationship.
David Burt, the Premier, is scheduled to hear more on ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The tourism minister is to be given greater say over the Bermuda Tourism Authority under legislation tabled at the convening of the House of Assembly.
The amendments were brought before MPs by Zane DeSilva, the new Minister of Tourism and Transport, ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A sex offenders’ register is proposed under legislation tabled yesterday in the Senate by the Attorney-General.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, also Legislative Affairs Minister, was given responsibility for child protection in the new Cabinet announced by David...
DATE: Nov 10, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Today is the 20th anniversary of the Progressive Labour Party’s “date with destiny” election victory.
The party’s first triumph at the polls brought the party in from the cold of 35 years in Opposition and gave Bermuda an alternative government for t...
DATE: Nov 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An official book of condolence will be available for signing in tribute to Gilbert Darrell today and on Monday at the Cabinet Office.
The former MP and cofounder of the National Liberal Party died last week. He was 95.
David Burt, the Premier, offere...
DATE: Nov 02, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Arron Banks, the British businessman best known for bankrolling the campaign for the UK to leave the European Union, is back on the island.
The Brexit donor posted a picture today on Twitter announcing he was here on a fishing trip.
The trip comes ju...
DATE: Nov 01, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Gilbert Darrell, a veteran politician who died on Friday at the age of 95, was recalled by his colleague Lionel Simmons as a respected figure who capably reached across party lines.
The two were among a group of four Progressive Labour Party Members ...
DATE: Oct 29, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell