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Acting Governor Ginny Ferson has this afternoon expressed concern over events at today’s protest, urging protesters to act within the law.
In a statement, Mrs Ferson said: “I am very concerned at the events which took place today outside Parliament. ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Home Affairs, announced today that hard work continues to get Bermudians back into the job force, while attempting to process applications quickly,
Speaking on initiatives highlighted in the 2016 Throne Speec...
DATE: Nov 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Craig Cannonier said the Bermuda Government is hoping to advance projects that benefit the wider community this year with its Throne Speech pledges.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, highlighted the planned i...
DATE: Nov 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation regulating dogs is set to be “modernised”, according to the Throne Speech.
Among the proposed changes will be measures to set standards for the keeping of dogs, the banning of cosmetic surgical procedures on dogs and a review of controver...
DATE: Nov 08, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Climate change, controls on pesticide and a sustainable tourism strategy would be worthwhile elements in the 2016 Throne Speech, according to the environment group BEST.
While the Bermuda Government has thus far kept the contents of Monday’s Throne S...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Plans for a redeveloped L.F. Wade International Airport have garnered provisional approval from the Development Applications Board.
The plans for the controversial project were submitted to the Department of Planning earlier this year, proposing a ne...
DATE: Oct 04, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
[Vic Ball challenges suggestion of refurbishing existing airport
DATE: Jun 23, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Consultative Immigration Reform Working Group has called on the public to give their thoughts on the concept of immigration and adoption.
Any person who is adopted by a Bermudian is deemed to be Bermudian until their 22nd birthday. To achieve Ber...
DATE: May 31, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments aimed at prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of mental illness were roundly supported in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Sylvan Richards, the Minister of Social Development and Sport, explained that the primary purpose of the Human ...
DATE: May 23, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The House of Assembly is set to return today, discussing an expansion of human rights legislation to further block discrimination.
It is understood that during today’s session, the House of Assembly will debate the Human Rights Amendment (No 2) Act 2...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes