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Government has spent $1.6 million on infrastructure projects as part of its short term stimulus programme aimed at boosting the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
David Burch, the public works minister, said today that five of 16 proj...
DATE: Jul 16, 2021
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Almost one in three of the complaints received by the Human Rights Commission in 2020 were claims of discrimination on the grounds of disability, according to the Commission’s annual report.
The report, tabled today in the House of Assembly by Tinee...
DATE: Jul 16, 2021
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Government backbencher Jason Wade has called for Bermuda to “turn down the volume” and not become “consumed with hatred and frustration” over Covid-19 restrictions.
The MP for Southampton East Central said: “There is a lot of chatter out there … Let’...
DATE: Jul 01, 2021
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All Government House staff are now working remotely due to Covid-19 cases and there will be no in-person meetings in the building, it was announced today.
A Government statement said that in line with government regulations, Government House staff h...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
A drive to create business opportunities should be launched by the Government, the One Bermuda Alliance said tonight.
Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition and shadow finance minister, said that support was vital, particularly for the young becau...
DATE: Mar 05, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
The cost of collecting taxes on income would be enormous and would require a “swelling” of the civil service, a former Minister of Finance has warned.
In an opinion piece in today’s Royal Gazette, Bob Richards also said the burden of such taxes,...
DATE: Feb 04, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
In collaboration with The Washington Post News Service, The Royal Gazette will provide live-stream coverage of the inauguration of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. from 9am (Bermuda time).
Mr Biden replaces President Donald T...
DATE: Jan 20, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
An anti-racism group will hold a second virtual training seminar on restorative practices.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda will hold the training on January 22 and January 23. People people can register by contacting CURB at admin@uprootingracis...
DATE: Jan 12, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
In collaboration with The Washington Post News Service, The Royal Gazette will provide live-stream coverage of the Georgia Senate run-off election tonight from 8pm through 11pm (Bermuda time) as Georgia votes in two Senate members.
The elections, wh...
DATE: Jan 05, 2021
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Politics
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News Staff
The Opposition today attacked the Government for a failure to deal with legislation in the Senate.
Ben Smith, the One Bermuda Alliance senate leader, said the Progressive Labour Party delay in dealing with eleven Bills was “bizarre”.
He added that he...
DATE: Dec 21, 2020
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Politics
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News Staff