58 results returned for search: "independence AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
On this date in 1978, the British Government intended to push Bermuda towards independence, according to recently declassified documents.
A cable sent from the London Embassy to the US Secretary of State and US Consulate, dated October 30, 1978, deta...
DATE: Oct 30, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Corporation of Hamilton has launched a new legal action against the Government, according to a recently published writ.
The writ, filed on Thursday by J2 Chambers, cites Municipal legislation and the Government’s “exercise of control over various...
DATE: Dec 23, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lawyer Victoria Pearman has been appointed the next Ombudsman, replacing Ms Arlene Brock whose term of office finishes at the of this month.
Ms Pearman said yesterday that she was humbled by the appointment, and fully committed to the task at hand.
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DATE: Jan 11, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Solar panels have been installed at the US Consulate in an effort to go green.
A spokeswoman said the 3.12kW system is expected to save the Consulate more than $1,400 in its first year, and more than $32,000 over the next 25 years should the cost of ...
DATE: Jul 05, 2013
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Bermuda’s ageing population is causing Alzheimer’s to have a greater impact on the Island, but programmes are being introduced to help.
Elizabeth Stewart, founder of Action on Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AAD) said few people are aware of how widespread...
DATE: Apr 09, 2013
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Bermuda needs to change the tone of debate about poverty and focus on quality of life, according to Age Concern’s Claudette Fleming.
Bermuda has very little absolute poverty, but Ms Fleming said the issue of relative poverty remains, bringing nearly ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2013
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An end to conscription could be the end of the Bermuda Regiment, according to a former commanding officer.
Government announced in this year’s Throne Speech that it intends to abolish conscription, but Gavin Shorto urged Government to reconsider such...
DATE: Dec 12, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hurricanes and tropical storms have played a major part in the history of Bermuda, from the shipwreck of the Sea Venture to the devastating impact of Hurricane Fabian.
Havana-Bermuda Hurricane: October 1926
The most devastating storm ever recorded o...
DATE: Sep 06, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation that lays out the framework for future referendums was approved by the Senate yesterday.
During the morning debate on the Referendum Act 2012, the Opposition questioned if referendums would be binding or if there could be a higher thresho...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Tourism Board Amendment Act 2012 was passed in the House of Assembly last night, but not before a lengthy debate with questioning by the Opposition on specific clauses.
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert told his parliamentary colleagues that “every ...
DATE: Jun 09, 2012
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
