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The creation of a one stop career centre was lauded in the House of Assembly, despite criticism over some aspects of the legislation.
Explaining the National Training Board Amendment Act 2011, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Patrice Minors said ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
OBA Spokeswoman for Seniors Louise Jackson and Health Minister Zane DeSilva exchanged criticisms yesterday regarding public awareness of FutureCare.
While Mrs Jackson said that Mr DeSilva called her a liar on the Shirley Dill Sunday Morning Show, Mr ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation introducing the use of electronic monitoring devices for persons on bail or probation has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Electronic Monitoring Act 2011 amends the Bail Act 2005 to allow electronic monitoring to be a condition o...
DATE: Dec 05, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Parliamentarians participated in a lengthy debate before they passed the Incentives for Job Makers Act 2011 on Friday.
OBA MP Shawn Crockwell said he would support the legislation, calling it a positive step, but he expressed numerous concerns with ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A one stop career centre is expected to come into place next year following the approval of legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The National Trading Board Amendment Act 2011, tabled by Minister of Economy Trade and Industry Patrice Minors...
DATE: Dec 03, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government yesterday continued to promote amendments to the Human Rights Act coming into effect this week intended to help those with disabilities in the workplace.
In a press conference yesterday, Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Minister of Youth, ...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Bermuda Housing Corporation boss Vance Campbell has been named as the PLP candidate for Constituency Nine, Smith’s West.
In a press conference at Alaska Hall yesterday, Premier Paula Cox announced Mr Campbell’s candidacy, describing him as a y...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s healthcare challenges, such as an ageing population and rising costs, are not unique, Health Minister Zane DeSilva told Parliamentarians.
Mr DeSilva’s comments followed observations made at a recent healthcare conference he attended in the ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has joined forces with the Family Centre, the Bermuda Police Service and the Economic Empowerment Zone to create a Youth Development Zone in North Hamilton.
The project is intended to provide coordinated services for young people and famil...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Market forces must be allowed to prevail in the retail sector and “protectionist” measures to discourage shopping overseas should only be short-term, according to Environment Minister Marc Bean.
He was speaking as the House of Assembly debated legisl...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
