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Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott has called for immediate action to remedy issues with bus service, alleging that Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell had been “shirking responsibility.”
In a statement issued yesterday, Mr Scott said: “Minister...
DATE: Aug 22, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Attorney General Trevor Moniz has invited the creation of a working group to look into opening the sex offenders registry to the public.
The One Bermuda Alliance pledged to implement a public sex offenders registry in the lead-up to the 2012 general ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government and the People’s Campaign both share the same goals, according to Premier Michael Dunkley.
In a statement, Mr Dunkley said the Cabinet Office has formally responded to representatives of the group, who have publicly called for equality...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party took aim at the economic policies of the Government in the House of Assembly.
Opposition MPs described payroll tax relief for construction projects of national importance another example of trickle-down economics, while a...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton has this week filed a new writ aimed at clarifying the laws surrounding the clamping of vehicles.
The municipality has not officially responded to requests for information about the writ, which was filed on Monday and lists the A...
DATE: Jun 04, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Parliament will resume this morning, launching what Premier Craig Cannonier said could be the most transformational session in years.
In the coming weeks the House of Assembly is set to discuss a report on decriminalising cannabis, move forward on th...
DATE: May 09, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Opposition has praised the increase in budget allocation for the Bermuda Regiment, saying such increases are necessary for the end of conscription.
Speaking during the budget debate, Shadow Minister Michael Scott said he was pleased to see the bu...
DATE: Mar 14, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A series of writs have been filed in the Supreme Court in connection to allegations of corruption made against Premier Craig Cannonier and two Cabinet Ministers.
The first of the writs, filed yesterday, lists Premier Craig Cannonier as the plaintiff ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Opposition leader Kim Swan has continued his calls for the issue of gaming to be decided by referendum following a statement by Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell.
Mr Crockwell said abandoning the promised referendum on gaming was the right choi...
DATE: Jan 13, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda must reinvent itself in order to survive, according to Premier Craig Cannonier.
In a national address delivered last night, Mr Cannonier said Government has an “aggressive agenda” to help turn the Island’s economy around, but tough decisions ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
