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With the PLP Government now well and truly settled into their new roles, The Royal Gazette examines what progress the new administration has made on its key promises.
Parliamentary oversight
A plan to set up three watchdog committees recommended by t...
DATE: Oct 27, 2017
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Government reform minister Lovitta Foggo toured the new site of the Bermuda Post Office Mail Processing Centre.
The BMPC vacated its publicly owned premises at the L.F. Wade International Airport and relocated to the New Venture Building, Mills Creek...
DATE: Oct 27, 2017
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The deadline for submissions for the Technology Hub has been extended after “great interest” from the public, according to the Ministry of Public Works.
The Tech Hub, a Throne Speech pledge from the Progressive Labour Party government, will provide s...
DATE: Oct 25, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The island’s incinerator will have to recruit four engineers from overseas to fill gaps in the workforce, the Minister of Public Works told MPs today.
And Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch warned that the Tynes Bay plant would either need expanded or ma...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Government ministers will be required to disclose any hospitality they receive which could influence them, under new amendments to their code of conduct.
Government reform minister Lovitta Foggo said the move comes in the light of the Jetgate affair ...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The International Business community will help middle school students with social studies and business studies as part of a new partnership.
Education minister Diallo Rabain told the House of Assembly a new public-private partnership with the Associa...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The need to educate other countries about Bermuda’s business reputation is intensified because of uncertainty in Europe, according to David Burt.
The Premier gave MPs a report on his recent trip to Brussels, Paris and London, in which he met with Eur...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Obesity and diabetes could cost Bermuda $26 million in health insurance claims over the next decade, Kim Wilson warned today.
The Minister of Health told the House of Assembly that this figure does not include indirect costs, such as the impact on o...
DATE: Oct 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
A group campaigning on immigration reform have joined the call to withdraw planned legislative amendments.
The “Supporting Fair Immigration Reform” Facebook group expressed its concern that human rights would be undermined by the Government’s propose...
DATE: Oct 18, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
David Burt says he held a positive meeting with OECD Secretary General Ángel Gurría today.
The Premier is in Europe this week to discuss financial issues with key policymakers in London, Paris and Brussels.
He tweeted this afternoon: “Productive meet...
DATE: Oct 09, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff