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Ombudsman Arlene Brock yesterday chastised Government for its “inadequate” response to her damning report on special development orders and the inappropriateness of its “continued challenge” to her jurisdiction.
Ms Brock tabled a special report in th...
DATE: Jun 09, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Government Senator Jonathan Smith yesterday accused the One Bermuda Alliance of being “shallow” and short on ideas on national security.
The former Police Commissioner claimed the Opposition had come up with just two ideas on crime and safety this ye...
DATE: Jun 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Somerset residents are already benefiting from new powers bestowed upon police last month to clear neighbourhoods of troublemakers, the Senate heard yesterday.
Junior National Security Minister Jonathan Smith told the Upper Chamber that members of th...
DATE: Jun 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Hospital chiefs are considering creating a private “Betty Ford-style” rehab clinic on the Island for celebrities and other wealthy patients.
The idea of an exclusive drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility is being looked at by a Bermuda Hospitals B...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A pilot programme to support children with autism has been extended to a second primary school.
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith told a press conference yesterday that the scheme proved so worthwhile at West Pembroke, it was decided to replicat...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
MPs passed legislation changing the boat licence renewal period from December to April.
Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Derrick Burgess told the House of Assembly yesterday that the Marine Board Amendment Act 2012 had been tabled to “align the ...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Employers and their staff can agree to suspend private pension contributions for a year under legislation approved by MPs yesterday.
Premier Paula Cox told the House of Assembly the National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Temporary Amendment ...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Politicians who try to influence the awarding of government contracts could face a $10,000 fine and a year-long jail sentence under a new bill proposed by Premier Paula Cox.
The penalties, which would also apply to contractors and public officers fou...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police yesterday urged criminals to think about “our community” and not spoil Bermuda Day with violence.
Acting Superintendent Tracy Adams told a press conference there would be high visibility patrols on the May 24 holiday and throughout the weekend...
DATE: May 23, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Former Health Minister Quinton Edness is calling on Government and the community to join forces to save the Island’s air ambulance.
The retired United Bermuda Party politician, who was airlifted to the US by Bermuda Air Medivac (BAM) after breaking h...
DATE: May 23, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
