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Long-awaited legislation to regulate electronic communications was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Regulatory Authority Act 2011 and the Electronic Communications Act 2011 propose an overhaul of the telecommunications sector and the cr...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Incoming residents will have to pay 35 percent duty on personal items brought in from overseas, up from 25 percent, after a bill was passed in the House of Assembly last night.
While Government said the Customs Tariff Amendment (No 3) Act 2011 would ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Passengers arriving at LF Wade International Airport may soon be able to buy alcohol and cigarettes duty free in the arrivals area.
The Bermuda Airport (Duty Free Sales) Amendment Act allows the creation of a duty free store in the arrivals section o...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
People who dump computers and vehicles face being traced via the item’s serial number and prosecuted under new legislation.
The Waste and Litter Control Amendment Act makes it easier to punish people for illegally dropping litter and dumping househol...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Justice hopes to prevent criminals from becoming reoffenders by making better use of rehabilitative programmes.
In a press conference on Monday elaborating on points made in this year’s Throne Speech, Minister of Justice Kim Wilson de...
DATE: Nov 24, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Paula Cox is in London this week, taking part in the annual Overseas Territory Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting.
Organised by the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the OTCC allows FCO officials and Ministers from the UK Government to m...
DATE: Nov 22, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s Youth Parliament officially reconvened in a ceremony yesterday with a guest speech by Premier Paula Cox.
Youth Premier Ryan Robinson said that the Youth Parliament has already debated controversial issues such as capital punishment and the ...
DATE: Nov 18, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is looking to make better use out of the Bermuda Regiment to help relieve some pressure from the Police Service.
Speaking yesterday to expand elements included in the Throne Speech, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said that cha...
DATE: Nov 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government plans to implement changes put forward by the Price Commission in order to reduce the cost of food.
And the Energy Commission is looking into the fuel surcharge in an effort to further reduce strain on homes and businesses.
During Friday’s...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Educators could soon require specialised certification based on subjects or specific role in their school.
In Friday’s Throne Speech, Government promised to bring forward amendments to the Bermuda Educators Council Act 2002, which would ensure that t...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
