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Government has allowed public facilities to fall into a state of disrepair, according to Southampton West MP Charlie Swan.
Mr Swan noted the deteriorating state of west end sites Gibbs Hill Lighthouse and the Rockaway Ferry stop, which he said have b...
DATE: Jul 12, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation aimed at stamping out gang activity by increasing penalties for gang related offences was passed in the House of Assembly.
All parties agreed the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2012 is a positive step towards discouraging gang membership.
Bu...
DATE: Jul 07, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The United Bermuda Party has questioned Government’s handling of the Park Hyatt Resort project following a lack of updates.
In a recent statement, a party spokesman said: “The Town of St George’s suffered with the demise of cruise ship traffic, and t...
DATE: Jul 03, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The UK White Paper on Overseas Territories could lead to a stronger and more beneficial bond between Bermuda and the UK, according to the Premier.
Speaking on the paper yesterday, Premier Paula Cox said: “It’s ambitions and sets out an agenda for cha...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance has called on Premier Paula Cox to respond to claims by the Ombudsman that she was pressured during high-level conversations.
Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz said in a statement yesterday: “Good governance needs strong l...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MPs gave their views on the future of Bermuda’s tourism industry during a wide-ranging debate on the new National Tourism Plan in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Kim Swan, who was elected as a United Bermuda Party MP, said that entrepreneurs decades...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The sale of bonds hailed as a success by Government may not be the good news the PLP are claiming, according to Shadow Minister Bob Richards.
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday at the Motion to Adjourn, the One Bermuda Alliance MP said that ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Seniors Minister Louise Jackson criticised the Government for slow responses to reports of senior abuse.
Addressing the House of Assembly on Friday, Mrs Jackson said that she herself had reported a senior suffering from dementia who was being ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Transportation Minister Walter Roban announced that a grace period allowing taxis to continue operating without a GPS system.
He further announced that the Taxi Commission, a subcommittee of the Public Service Vehicles Licensing Board, will have its ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party this week questioned the One Bermuda Alliance’s commitment to transparency, noting that party leader Craig Cannonier had not publicly declared his interests.
The OBA said the issue was being resolved, and called the PLP a...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
