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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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
