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Some small-scale developments could soon not require a planning application, Planning Minister Marc Bean announced yesterday.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Bean said the changes would lead to increased efficiency and a faster approval process sh...
DATE: Jun 29, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Senate yesterday unanimously approved legislation aimed at promoting good governance, with both parties calling the bill a step forward.
Attorney General Kim Wilson said the Good Governance Act 2012 would discourage financial abuse by Ministers a...
DATE: Jun 28, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards came under fire by the PLP this week following his criticism of Government efforts to appease the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
While the Progressive Labour Party said Mr Richards proposed...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Neighbourhoods must stand together to tackle the issue of crime, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Speaking at a recent meeting organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Perinchief told an audience of almost 100 west end r...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A bill aimed at empowering the Tourism Board was approved in the Senate, despite concerns Opposition it does not go far enough.
The Tourism Board Act 2012 details the make-up and statutory powers of the 16-member tourism board.
Junior Tourism Ministe...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation that lays out the framework for future referendums was approved by the Senate yesterday.
During the morning debate on the Referendum Act 2012, the Opposition questioned if referendums would be binding or if there could be a higher thresho...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party and the One Bermuda Alliance attacked each other’s records on Friday during a debate on Good Governance legislation.
While Government MPs said the act was another example of the Government working to address the concerns ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan told the House of Assembly: “I am challenging The Royal Gazette and calling The Royal Gazette out” on the issue of fair and balanced reporting.
Conceding that he didn’t ask the paper to “play up or glorify what I ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A war of words erupted in the House of Assembly over Wedco’s plans to build 100 prefabricated units at Dockyard.
One Bermuda Alliance MP Mark Pettingill said no matter which way the Government spins it, “there was no consultation” with the tenants of...
DATE: Jun 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess has resigned from his position as Minister of Transport following reports of an altercation with another Cabinet member.
In a statement released last night, Mr Burgess said that media reports about the events are embell...
DATE: Jun 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
