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A solar farm set up at the airport could be bought by the Bermuda Infrastructure Fund (BIF) for $9.1 million later this month, MPs heard on Friday.
Curtis Dickinson, the Minister of Finance, told the House of Assembly the BIF, set up by the internati...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has abandoned plans to purchase the failed Sandys 360 sports centre, the House of Assembly heard yesterday morning.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the purchase had been complicated by outstanding debt.
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DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has bolstered 225 businesses through Covid-19 relief initiatives, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
David Burt, the Premier, said $3.789 million in support to businesses had been provided through BEDC...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Covid-19 restrictions have caused increased tensions at the island’s prisons, it was revealed today.
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, said that the morale and behaviour of inmates had deteriorated because of a block on visits.
Ms Ming a...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to introduce fixed penalties for breaches of Covid-19 restrictions is expected to be tabled in the House of Assembly this morning.
The Government announced plans earlier this year to introduce on-the-spot fines for some offences related t...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Work on a $2.1 million project to address aged water infrastructure at Boaz Island Village has been completed.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said yesterday the fresh water system at the Sandys site was originally insta...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A lack of funding has slowed plans to replace ageing bridges in the east end, according to the public works minister.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said staff were eager to work on the project, but financial constraint...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An online petition has been launched to ask for the resignation of the Premier over alleged breaches of Covid-19 regulations.
The change.org petition, posted under the name Agnes Butterfield, alleged that David Burt had breached SafeKey rules at the ...
DATE: May 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Leader of the Opposition today appealed to the public to celebrate their rich culture as the country prepared to celebrate tomorrow’s Bermuda Day holiday.
Cole Simons said this year’s celebration would be different because of the Covid-19 pandemi...
DATE: May 27, 2021
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The potential side effects of a minimum wage must be considered before action is taken, according to the Chamber of Commerce.
Cordell Riley, the chairman of the Wage Commission, announced last week that the Commission had identified three options for...
DATE: May 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes