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Government has tabled an amendment that would limit land tax exemptions for the Island’s seniors.
The Land Tax Amendment Bill 2012 rolls back the full land tax exemptions granted in 2005 to units occupied by seniors with Bermudian status.
Under the a...
DATE: Mar 07, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Standard Premium Rates (SPR) for health insurance will rise by 7.7 percent, or around $19 per month according to draft regulations approved in the House of Assembly.
While Health Minister Zane DeSilva said the increase was lowered through the capping...
DATE: Mar 06, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians made to purchase land licences should be given a refund, according to Opposition Senator Michael Fahy.
But while the Senator said scheme was discriminatory and harmful to the real estate industry, Senator David Burt denied both claims, say...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to PACE and orders intended to encourage greater adoption of solar power were among the legislation approved in Senate.
According to Justice Minister Kim Wilson, the Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) is intended to clarify ...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Companies owed Government more than $27 million in Social Insurance contributions as of last November, according to Junior Finance Minister David Burt.
Responding to written parliamentary questions asked by Opposition Senator Toni Daniels, Sen Burt r...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government Senator Jonathan Smith criticised the Opposition for repeatedly setting back a proposed debate on violent crime.
But while Progressive Labour Party Senator Smith said he believed the Opposition was trying to retreat following positive crim...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Russia-based S7 Airlines this month acquired its 30th Airbus aircraft all of which are registered in Bermuda.
Transport Minister Derrick Burgess yesterday announced that the Russian airline, which recently became a full member of the Oneworld Allianc...
DATE: Feb 18, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A petition signed by more than 3,000 people rejecting a potential duty hike has been presented to Premier Paula Cox.
The petition, filled with signatures collected between January 23 and February 10, calls for the Premier to leave the duty on persona...
DATE: Feb 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda has done much to meet international benchmarks for legislatures, but there is still room for improvement, according to Kim Swan of the former United Bermuda Party.
In the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Swan led the House in a debate on Commo...
DATE: Feb 13, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government and the Bermuda Industrial Union are close to signing an agreement that could reduce the building cost of hotels, according to Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert.
The Minister said an announcement regarding the decision would be made in due co...
DATE: Feb 10, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
