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Opposition MPs have voiced scepticism in the House of Assembly over a $50,000 travel budget run up the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Junior tourism minister Kenneth Bascome faced a grilling from the Progressive Labour Party, with the St George’s ...
DATE: Jun 27, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Bermudians’ free movement within the European Union is the greatest cause of concern following last night’s Brexit decision, Michael Dunkley said today.
The Premier told the House of Assembly much negotiating would take place after the British opted ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The former post office at Harrington Sound has been approved for sale at $700,000 by the House of Assembly.
Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, told MPs on Friday that marketing of the 0.2-hectare site, with its 864-square foot main buildi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The defunct 9 Beaches resort at the West End was vacated by its would-be developer, IRC Sandys, on May 5, according to Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works.
A payment plan for monies owed is “ongoing” in the courts, Mr Cannonier said. A judg...
DATE: Jun 17, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A proposed solar power system in Dockyard for the America’s Cup would be left for the National Museum after the races finish, MPs heard this morning.
The proposal comes from Low Carbon, a corporate sponsor of the Land Rover BAR UK Team.
Grant Gibbons...
DATE: Jun 17, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Sir John Swan’s “significant contributions in the business arena and the world of politics” befit his designation as the island’s latest national hero, according to Sylvan Richards.
Mr Richards, the Minister of Social Development and Sports, made the...
DATE: Jun 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A police deployment at City Hall during last month’s protest consisted of 18 officers, three of whom were plainclothes detectives from the Special Branch.
Details came from Michael Dunkley, in response to questions from Walter Roban, the Shadow Minis...
DATE: Jun 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Eight properties owned by the Bermuda Government are under consideration for sale to the public, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
Details were given by Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, in response to parliamentary questions fro...
DATE: Jun 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Recreational and charter boats will be forbidden from discharging any sewage overboard in the Great Sound, Little Sound, Harrington Sound and Castle Harbour.
From next year, shore-side pump-out facilities are being introduced for all new marinas, inc...
DATE: Jun 10, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A parent involvement committee is to be introduced for the next school year, MPs heard this morning.
The committee will work with the Commissioner of Education to improve parental involvement, education minister Wayne Scott told the House of Assembl...
DATE: Jun 10, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell