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takes up the UK offer of full citizenship and the right to live and work in Britain to be subject to the same immigration restrictions in Bermuda as other overseas residents.
Mr. Perinchief said: "Those who do should be invited to take the offer up b...
DATE: Apr 16, 1999
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The PLP Government has made its first face-to-face contact with the US government in a bid to have America clean up the multi-million dollar mess left behind when it quit its Bermuda bases.
And now Premier Jennifer Smith has invited US lawmakers to B...
DATE: Apr 15, 1999
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More than eight out of ten Bermuda residents gave the PLP Government pass marks in a `report card' on its first six months in power, according to a new survey.
And a conservative Budget is claimed as one of the main factors in the high ratings.
A tot...
DATE: Apr 14, 1999
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A drive to clamp down on sloppiness in Government is to be beefed up with new staff for the Island's independent financial watchdogs.
For the office of the Auditor has advertised abroad for a total of six employees to give it extra teeth to bite into...
DATE: Apr 13, 1999
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Bermuda will have to meet British standards on human rights as part of a new deal for the colonies, The UK Minister for Overseas Territories Baroness Symons warned yesterday.
And she said that all the remaining Territories would have to adopt interna...
DATE: Apr 13, 1999
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Britain's voice in Bermuda welcomed survey results showing a majority of Bermudians backed a new deal giving them the right to live and work in the UK.
Deputy Governor Tim Gurney said: "It's heartening that a majority of people support the proposals....
DATE: Apr 12, 1999
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Murder accused Justis Smith was yesterday freed on a massive $125,000 bail after being ordered to stand trial again on a charge of killing Canadian teen Rebecca Middleton.
Smith will also have to surrender his passport and travel documents and report...
DATE: Apr 10, 1999
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The cost of pouring oil on troubled industrial waters at the docks should be split between all the parties involved, Shadow Home Affairs and Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said yesterday.
And Mr. Dunkley backed BIU leader Derrick Burgess' cal...
DATE: Apr 07, 1999
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Attorney General Lois Browne Evans booted out of the job because she is too old.
The UBP launched a challenge based on age limits for Attorney Generals contained in the Constitution.
One section says Attorney Generals must retire at 65 -- or 70 if ag...
DATE: Apr 06, 1999
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A breakaway group from the lawyers' "trade union'' last night threatened court action over the appointment of Solicitor General William Pearce as acting Director of Public Prosecutions.
And they are to present a petition to UK Foreign Secretary Robin...
DATE: Apr 06, 1999
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