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Budget shows that $96 million has been set aside for capital projects
DATE: Feb 18, 2023
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Employers are being urged to verify their staff members’ employment and salary in order for them to be eligible to receive the Government payroll tax relief.
The deadline for existing applications has been extended to January 31 but does not allow f...
DATE: Jan 16, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Devonshire East MP takes over the position from Vance Campbell, the Minister of Tourism
DATE: Jan 11, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A community youth programme in Pembroke benefited from a $2,000 donation from their area MP this morning.
Michael Weeks made the donation to Boulevard Blazers Youth Programme, a youth group that includes football clubs and mentorship for young peopl...
DATE: Dec 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The national security minister gained insight into the inner workings of the fire service as part of a series of visits to departments within his ministry.
Michael Weeks was given a tour of Hamilton Fire Station by acting chief fire officer Dana Lov...
DATE: Dec 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The deadline to apply for the payroll tax rebate for workers earning less than $96,000 is tomorrow.
The one-time payment is available as per the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) (Salary Based Benefit) Regulations 2022.
David Burt, the P...
DATE: Dec 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislation to create a government-owned company to oversee the redevelopment of the failed Morgan’s Point hotel property was passed in the House of Assembly.
The Morgan’s Point Company will have the power to hold the land, buy more of the Morgan’s P...
DATE: Dec 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislation allowing changes to building use to go ahead with less planning red tape has been approved in the House of Assembly.
The Development and Planning Amendment Act 2022 tabled earlier this month will revoke the Development and Planning (Use ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A minimum wage for employees moved a step closer to becoming a reality last night after the passing of legislation in the House of Assembly.
The Employment (Minimum Wage Entitlement) Bill 2022 introduces provisions to give employees in Bermuda a ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda must have a mature discussion about sovereignty that is neither adversarial nor has the aim of gaining political ground, David Burt has said.
However, speaking during the motion to adjourn on Friday night, the Premier said that Bermuda shoul...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan