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The One Bermuda Alliance yesterday criticised the Grand Atlantic housing development after it was revealed that one unit has sold to date.
Government said this summer that five people had been approved financing to purchase units at the Warwick site,...
DATE: Oct 10, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government must do more to support Bermuda’s businesses in order to build the economy and tackle rising debt, according to the United Bermuda Party.
UBP financial spokesman Charlie Swan said yesterday that international businesses leaving the Island ...
DATE: Sep 11, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A controversial special development order (SDO) for Tucker’s Point has threatened both the environment and trust in the Government, according to OBA Senator Michael Fahy.
Sen Fahy, the Shadow Minister for Environment, Planning and Housing, said yeste...
DATE: Aug 31, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More must be done to make St George the tourist hub that it should be, according to UBP’s Kim Swan.
“Today, it is the town of St George who needs 'So Much More' in order to properly meet the challenge of a competitive tourism market internationally,”...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senator Jonathan Smith yesterday praised falling crime rates in the Island, saying that while more work must be done, sure and steady progress is being made.
Earlier this week, the Bermuda Police Service revealed that crime was down 10.7 percent in t...
DATE: Aug 09, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anti-gang charity CARTEL charging another charity for use of White’s Island while leasing it for free is “unbecoming,” according to OBA MP Mark Pettingill.
“There may be a valid reason why the lease was granted to Pastor [Leroy] Bean’s charity, but s...
DATE: Jul 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments relaxing the 60-40 rule on foreign ownership of businesses in specific industries were approved yesterday by the Senate.
According to Senator Vince Ingham, the change would allow firms listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, or other designa...
DATE: Jul 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Seniors will be legally protected from paying car licence fees, but TCD will crack down on fraudsters seeking to take advantage of the scheme.
Senate yesterday approved the Motor Car Amendment Act, which enshrines in law the policy of not charging se...
DATE: Jul 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A law requiring Bermudians married to non-Bermudians to purchase a licence before buying property has been rolled back by Senators.
While such couples will not require a licence to purchase their first home, as was necessary under the controversial l...
DATE: Jul 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The House of Assembly passed a raft of legislation aimed at regulating various aspects of Bermuda’s financial institutions.
The legislation also boosts the power of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA), granting it the ability to impose penalties of ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
