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A motion to look into allegations of “extortion and bribery” against three government ministers was withdrawn last night by Opposition MP Wayne Furbert.
The motion, which was tabled by Mr Furbert, proposed that the House should discuss calling on the...
DATE: Dec 12, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Further questions about public access to Fort St Catherine’s Beach were raised in the Senate this week, but Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, responded that the issues were answered in the recently tabled lease for the project.
Leases for t...
DATE: Dec 11, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Several pieces of legislation were approved in the Senate on Wednesday, with both parties expressing unanimous support.
The Perpetuities and Accumulations Amendment Act, tabled by Senator Jeff Baron, the Junior Minister for National Security, was des...
DATE: Dec 11, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation setting out how casino locations will be selected has been put before the House of Assembly.
The Casino Gaming (Designated Sites) Regulations 2015, tabled by Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, details the ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2015
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian pastor and motivational speaker has entered the media spotlight after meeting with presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Cindy Trimm, a pastor in Henry County, Georgia, was one of many black pastors and leaders who were invited to take par...
DATE: Dec 02, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Age Concern has called on the Bermuda Government to show that it is in touch with the Island’s social issues as it prepares to deliver its fourth Throne Speech tomorrow.
Claudette Fleming, the charity’s director, said that the “tone, intent and relev...
DATE: Nov 12, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
On this date in 1978, the British Government intended to push Bermuda towards independence, according to recently declassified documents.
A cable sent from the London Embassy to the US Secretary of State and US Consulate, dated October 30, 1978, deta...
DATE: Oct 30, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
New decisions by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal are expected to be published online soon, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Senator Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, had previously said that several decisions would be released las...
DATE: Oct 24, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, has said the Bermuda Government will not have to foot the bill for his libel case against union boss Jason Hayward.
Mr Richards said the matter — which led to a succession of objections from unions and other org...
DATE: Sep 05, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Government has expressed satisfaction with a Supreme Court ruling that struck out several legal claims linked to the Hamilton Waterfront project.
A spokeswoman noted that Chief Justice Ian Kawaley found the claims from developer Michael M...
DATE: Aug 26, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes