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Amendments to three Acts aimed at ensuring Bermuda’s financial industry frameworks are up to international standards have been passed in the Senate.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Determination of Appeals) Act, the Money Service Business Act and the...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A power cut resulted in a fault at the sewage treatment plant at Grotto Bay Beach Resort and Spa, causing a stench around the area.
Smoke was also seen emanating from the air-conditioning unit at the nearby Blue Hole gas station.
The outage, caused ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Finance minister and Deputy Premier Bob Richards believes gay couples should have all the same legal rights as heterosexual spouses — but they should not be granted the right to marry.
Mr Richards is one of several One Bermuda Alliance politicians to...
DATE: Jul 13, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A group of about 15 protesters gathered outside the L.F. Wade International Airport this morning to protest against the airport development, immigration and new legislation permitting rental cars on the island.
The protest was organised by Move — a g...
DATE: Jul 13, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Independent MP Shawn Crockwell criticised the One Bermuda Alliance for not sending any Cabinet representatives to the funeral of his cousin Fiqre Crockwell who was fatally shot last month.
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday evening, Mr Croc...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The tournament designed to tackle the threat that lionfish pose to Bermuda’s native fish species is to take place this Saturday.
The sixth annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament is due to be held from 2.30pm to 7.30pm, with the weigh-in at the Bermu...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Amendments to the Insurance Act that aim to keep the island “at the forefront of our most vital industry” were passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Minister of Finance Bob Richards outlined several technical changes to the Act mostly pertaining...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Johnny Barnes’s final wish was that Bermuda “share love and kindness with each other”.
Mr Barnes’s widow, Belvina, yesterday revealed the Bermuda icon’s farewell message to the island, which he composed before he passed away.
In his message to “the ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An amendment to the law which will provide relief on customs duty for materials for a new marina in St George’s has been passed in the House of Assembly.
The Customs Tariff Amendment Act 1970 will allow temporary relief for materials and goods neede...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A court case for same-sex marriage could still be won regardless of “regressive” amendments that were passed by MPs on Friday night, according to lawyer Tim Marshall.
Mr Marshall also argued that politicians had abused their powers by attacking the h...
DATE: Jul 12, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan