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The Government says the decision has been made pending the Privy Council’s ruling
DATE: Feb 23, 2023
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
School uniforms and imported aggregate will be exempt from duty, but some fees are set to increase
DATE: Feb 18, 2023
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
One year ago today, Curtis Dickinson resigned as finance minister over the Fairmont Southampton deal
DATE: Feb 15, 2023
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance yesterday called for a reduction in the size of government and a relaxation of immigration policies in its response to the Pre-Budget Report.
In a statement released this afternoon, Cole Simons, the OBA leader, said the econ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Michael Weeks praised the work of the island’s customs officers after a visit to operations at the LF Wade International Airport.
The Minister of National Security said cutting the flow of illegal drugs and weapons into the country was a priority of ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to create a Government-owned company to oversee Morgan’s Point has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
David Burt said the Morgan’s Point Company will be charged with managing the site with the goal of securing a return for Bermudian ta...
DATE: Dec 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A book detailing Black history has been republished after its initial print run sold out.
Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries, put together by anti-racism charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, hit the shelves in Octobe...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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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
Amendments to lay the groundwork for a $16.40 minimum wage in Bermuda are set to be debated at the next sitting of the House of Assembly.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, tabled the Employment (Minimum Wage Entitlement) Bill 2022 on...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation intended to make it easier to change the use of buildings was tabled in the House of Assembly.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told MPs that the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2022 would amend the Development and Plann...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
