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Some form of reprieve for pitbulls could be among the amendments now under consideration for Bermuda’s dog legislation.
However, Cole Simons, the Minister of the Environment, has refused to commit to calls from the Opposition to halt the policy of eu...
DATE: Jun 04, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government’s bid to sell off the Harrington Sound Post Office goes before legislators to debate in today’s House of Assembly.
The building and its property could sell for $700,000 according to its sale and purchase agreement.
The discussi...
DATE: Jun 03, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bill that could see “modest” taxes on the City of Hamilton’s sewerage system bring in $400,000 annually was passed in the House of Assembly yesterday.
During the debate of the Hamilton Sewerage Amendment Act 2016, Grant Gibbons, the Minister of Ec...
DATE: Jun 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Health minister Jeanne Atherden this morning conceded oversight of Bermuda’s care homes had been inconsistent.
Bermuda’s overburdened care home system has been in the news this week, with seniors advocate Carol Everson telling The Royal Gazette many ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Sessions House, the home of Bermuda’s Parliament, is due for renovations.
The House of Assembly building will have its windows replaced, and its terracotta exterior restored, while the southeast entrance has been closed off for restoration works.
Su...
DATE: Jun 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Financial details on Bermuda’s proposed airport redevelopment show that Aecon Concessions, the developer, must commit to having a stake of more than one-third in the project.
Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, told the House of Assembly that the ...
DATE: May 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Nearly 2,000 sailors will be racing for Bermuda to kick off next month’s National Heroes Weekend, in the third-biggest Newport to Bermuda competition that the island has hosted.
However Kenneth Bascome, still fresh to his appointment as Junior Minist...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Cabinet Office, operational centre for the Bermuda Government, is to get a new home as of next Friday — while a relocation for the Senate is yet to be announced.
Health and safety concerns forced the move, according to Michael Dunkley, who said i...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Fresh concessions to boost hotel developments will be tabled in the House of Assembly today.
Concessions orders for Elbow Beach Hotel and the former Surf Side beach resort are being introduced. Renovations are said to lie ahead for both South Shore r...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Trevor Moniz, the Attorney-General, has told MPs that legislation modelled on the international bribery law has been sent to the Governor and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Bermuda’s policy seeks to extend Britain’s convention against corruptio...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell