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Premier Michael Dunkley has claimed that Shadow Immigration Minister Walton Brown approved legislation which sparked a march on the Senate.
However Mr Brown has responded that the Premier’s comments were “not accurate” and that he would adjust the ex...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) will continue to support entrepreneurs despite a decrease in Government grants, according to Junior Home Affairs Minister Sylvan Richards
The 2015/16 Budget cut the Government grant to the quango b...
DATE: Mar 17, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition Deputy Leader David Burt has called on House Speaker Randy Horton to admit he erred during a heated Parliament session on Friday night.
It ended abruptly after discussion on a motion to establish a joint select committee to look into immig...
DATE: Mar 16, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Junior Home Affairs Minister Sylvan Richards hailed Government’s progress on immigration during the Budget debates, despite questions and challenges from the Opposition.
Delivering the Budget brief, Mr Richards noted the introduction of a new work te...
DATE: Mar 14, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The introduction of a fee for “.bm” websites has been approved by the House of Assembly.
The Electronic Communications Amendment Act 2015, presented by Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons, will implement a $60 annual charge for registering a ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has passed amendments to partially suspend matching contributions to the Public Service Superannuation Fund.
The Public Service Superannuation Temporary Amendment Act 2015 will temporarily reduce the matching contribution to the fund to 6....
DATE: Mar 10, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Repair work on Palmetto Road should be completed in a matter of months, according to Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier.
Responding to complaints about the lack of progress by area MP Michael Weeks, Mr Cannonier said work to gunite the cliff has b...
DATE: Mar 10, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government came under fire in the Senate yesterday, with Opposition Senate Leader Diallo Rabain claiming it was falling short on consultation and transparency.
Government Senate Leader Michael Fahy defended Government’s record and work to create jobs...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Training initiatives and capital projects in the Budget statement would be welcome news for the building industry, according to Construction Association of Bermuda president Charles Dunstan.
Mr Dunstan said he hoped to see Government continue to enco...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has received 620 applications for Bermudian status by Permanent Residence Certificate holders, according to Senator Michael Fahy.
Speaking in the Senate, Sen Fahy said that of those who had applied under section 20B of the Bermuda Immigrat...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes