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The failings of the Audit Committee are damaging Bermuda’s reputation as a good place to do business, Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards claimed last night.
Mr Richards says Government’s failure to get its financial information into the public doma...
DATE: Jan 05, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is asking the UK to consider granting more direct control over national security and law enforcement possibly through the establishment of a National Security Council.
The submission was just one of many included in the Government’s submis...
DATE: Jan 05, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Economy Minister Patrice Minors announced a new programme aimed at supporting the suffering retail sector after a day of visiting Hamilton stores.
The EEZy Shopping, Dining and Living Money Programme will offer those shopping before the end of the ye...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said former Environment Minister Walter Roban was wrong to approve “flawed” planning appeals by two colleagues.
In a statement, the organisation said the planning applications by Health Minist...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is considering reducing Betting Tax rates to stimulate betting transactions based in Bermuda.
According to the Pre-Budget Report, released on Monday, the tax may be reduced from its current rate to bring it closer to that of other countrie...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A rethink on the land tax exemption for pensioners could be positive if the correct measures are implemented, according to Age Concern.
Government stated, in the recently released Pre-Budget Report, it was reconsidering the current exemption in an ef...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
PLP Senator Jonathan Smith yesterday defended the Government’s record following claims by the Opposition that it was obstructing the Auditor General.
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards suggested in the House of Assembly on Friday that the Audit Com...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorists caught using cell phones while behind the wheel will soon be facing fines of up to $1,000.
Senate yesterday approved the Traffic Offences Penalties Amendment Bills, introducing penalties for those caught driving while distracted.
According ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to create a one-stop career centre were approved unanimously in the Senate yesterday.
The National Training Board Amendment Act 2011 brings together the National Training Board and the career development and labour relations sections of th...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Company bosses can now apply for permanent residence after Senators passed legislation aimed at encouraging international business.
The Incentives for Job Makers Bill 2011 allows senior executives who satisfy certain criteria to apply for an excepti...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
