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The UK White Paper on Overseas Territories could lead to a stronger and more beneficial bond between Bermuda and the UK, according to the Premier.
Speaking on the paper yesterday, Premier Paula Cox said: “It’s ambitions and sets out an agenda for cha...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Laws allowing police to force groups to move along may not be the right solution to tackle crime in White Hill, according to some area residents.
While an initiative aimed at cracking down on antisocial behaviour in the Cambridge Road has been deemed...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Paget man who drove over an embankment in an early morning traffic accident died yesterday from his injuries.
A police spokesman said officers and other emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the accident in near Paynters Road in Hamilton Pari...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance has called on Premier Paula Cox to respond to claims by the Ombudsman that she was pressured during high-level conversations.
Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz said in a statement yesterday: “Good governance needs strong l...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MPs gave their views on the future of Bermuda’s tourism industry during a wide-ranging debate on the new National Tourism Plan in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Kim Swan, who was elected as a United Bermuda Party MP, said that entrepreneurs decades...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The sale of bonds hailed as a success by Government may not be the good news the PLP are claiming, according to Shadow Minister Bob Richards.
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday at the Motion to Adjourn, the One Bermuda Alliance MP said that ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Seniors Minister Louise Jackson criticised the Government for slow responses to reports of senior abuse.
Addressing the House of Assembly on Friday, Mrs Jackson said that she herself had reported a senior suffering from dementia who was being ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Transportation Minister Walter Roban said that the safety and security of the public is a priority following reports that convicted sex offenders are working as taxi operators.
However he declined to say what measures are in place or would be put in ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Transportation Minister Walter Roban announced that a grace period allowing taxis to continue operating without a GPS system.
He further announced that the Taxi Commission, a subcommittee of the Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board, will have its ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans to build a boutique hotel in the heart of St George's have been put on the back burner as a result of challenges finding financing.
However, Alderman Garth Rothwell told attendees at a town hall meeting in St George's that plans to build a mari...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
