123 results returned for search: "" category "Politics" author Sékou Hendrickson
An activist and former Progressive Labour Party MP has condemned the demolition of Watlington House, which had ties to National Hero Mary Prince.
Rolfe Commissiong called the move a “shameful” and “unforgivable“ act by the Government.
The building w...
DATE: Mar 10, 2023
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Sport will be at the forefront of development as the Government spends more than $1 million on youth, sport and recreation in the coming 12 months.
Kim Swan, the Junior Minister of Youth Culture and Sport, outlined the allocation of funds throughout ...
DATE: Mar 06, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
An effort to encourage housing development within the North East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone will be expanded to the whole city
DATE: Feb 21, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The second phase of a government-backed mortgage guarantee programme will start in April, the Premier said in Friday’s Budget.
David Burt, who is also the finance minister, said that Phase 2 of the Mortgage Guarantee Programme will allow public offic...
DATE: Feb 21, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Desperation has driven young people to become more involved in politics, according to a new young political candidate.
Sophia Tessitore, 21, added that several existential threats, particularly lower job diversity and a lack of preparation for the fu...
DATE: Dec 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The first stage of creating a wastewater management treatment centre should be completed by next spring, the Minister of Public Works said.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House of Assembly that the $30 million infrastructure project plan was...
DATE: Dec 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Vulnerable families could get increased financial aid to help with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tom Oppenheim, the Deputy Governor, said in the Throne Speech on Friday that the Cost of Living (Essential Commodities) Regulations will come int...
DATE: Nov 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A senator has called for the public to treat politicians – and each other – with civility after detailing the harassment she received throughout her political career.
Lindsay Simmons, the Junior Minister for Home Affairs and Social Development and Se...
DATE: Oct 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Legislation imposing more health and safety regulations on garage operators was passed in the Senate on Wednesday.
The Garage Licensing Act 2022, which was passed in the House last Friday, puts forward a raft of safety measures to tighten up mechanic...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The Government should be careful not to give the West End Development Corporation unnecessary breaks for late paperwork, senators warned yesterday.
Owen Darrell, the Junior Minister of Public Works, proposed an amendment to allow Wedco to submit audi...
DATE: Oct 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson