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A bill expanding the powers of the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation was given semi-approval by MPs on Friday, with a caveat it will be revisited before full approval.
Under the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation Amendment Ac...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
This weekend the Young Progressives honoured the three men this year selected as National Heroes in a ceremony outside City Hall.
Dr EF Gordon, Pauulu Kamarakafego (Roosevelt Browne), and Sir Henry “Jack” Tucker were each celebrated for their contrib...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Suspects held on firearms offences could soon be held in Westgate before they are charged because of amendments to the Firearms Act.
On Friday, the Firearms Amendment Act 2011 was passed in the House of Assembly, allowing firearms suspects to be held...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The formal merger between the United Bermuda Party (UBP) and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance (BDA) was delayed last night, according to UBP MP John Barritt.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette, Mr Barritt said that the launch of the new party, which had be...
DATE: May 12, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A handful of UBP members yesterday obtained a temporary court injunction that could potentially stall their party's planned merger with the BDA.
The writ which led to the injunction was filed earlier in the day by Opposition leader Kim Swan, UBP MP C...
DATE: May 11, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Economy Minister Kim Wilson has hit back at claims Government is not providing adequate time for debate on the budget in the Senate.
The Senator said the Opposition was responsible for scheduling debates on the Budget, and they had not allocated enou...
DATE: Mar 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition Senator Michael Dunkley has praised efforts by the Government to streamline the Justice system, but questioned the efficiency of in-prison rehabilitation programmes.
Speaking on Friday at the debate in Senate regarding the Justice Departme...
DATE: Mar 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
National Security Minister David Burch called statements by British MP Andrew Rosindell disrespectful, saying the Conservative backbencher didn’t have the right to dictate policy.
Speaking at the close of the motion to adjourn in the Senate on Wednes...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Orders to create Economic Empowerment Zones (EEZs) in St George’s and Somerset have been approved in the Senate.
Economy Minister Kim Wilson said the new EEZs would help to encourage entrepreneurs and support existing businesses in the east and west ...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The House of Assembly has approved a 1.5 percent increase in hospital fees, intended to help battle rising operating costs.
Debating the Bermuda Hospitals Board (Hospital Fees) Regulations 2011 on Friday night, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said that ...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
