18 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "Politics" author Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Corporate Income Tax Agency Act was one of four Bills approved in the Senate
DATE: Jul 25, 2024
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Commons Procedure Committee hears evidence from experts about Britain’s relationship with its territories and Crown Dependencies
DATE: Oct 17, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government is ducking what should be top priorities in the coming legislative year, according to several senators.
The claim was made during a debate in the Upper House today on the Throne Speech, which was delivered earlier this month.
Owen Darr...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda has nothing to fear from cutting links with Britain and becoming an independent state, according to a visiting politician.
Philip “Brave” Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, is on island as a guest of the Progressive Labour Party, which...
DATE: Oct 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to ensure that the tribunal responsible for hearing human rights complaints was independent was backed today by the Human Rights Commission.
Lisa Reed, the executive officer of the HRC, said the organisation welcomed the change which woul...
DATE: Sep 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to set out the framework for a more independent tribunal to hear human rights complaints was approved by the House of Assembly on Friday.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Community, Culture and Sport, said the Human Rights Amendment Act 202...
DATE: Sep 13, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier David Burt last night refused to confirm whether he had held any discussions with the Governor on cannabis regulations approved by the House of Assembly last week.
Asked if he had consulted with Rena Lalgie, the Governor, or any former Govern...
DATE: Feb 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Progressive Labour Party backbenchers have called for a fresh discussion on independence.
Walton Brown said the need for a debate had become more important because the British Government had forced social and financial policies on Bermuda.
He told th...
DATE: Jul 09, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to suspend mandatory payments into the Sinking Fund was passed by senators last week without major opposition.
The Government Loans Amendment Act 2019, along with the Electricity Amendment Act 2019 and the Bermuda Economic Development Cor...
DATE: Jul 08, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Dame Jennifer Smith called for the Progressive Labour Party to remain focused on independence.
Speaking at the PLP’s Wakanda Royalty Gala on Saturday night, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its historic General Election victory, the former premier...
DATE: Nov 13, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes