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Some public bodies’ financial statements will likely never be brought up to date, according to the Minister of Public Works.
Speaking during the Motion to Adjourn in the House of Assembly on Friday evening, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Ministe...
DATE: Oct 10, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Concerns were raised by members of the Opposition about fuel regulation legislation being “rushed” through Parliament without proper consultation with the industry.
The Fuels Bill 2022, which brings the regulation of the fuel sector under the remit o...
DATE: Oct 08, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislation giving the Regulatory Authority oversight for the fuel sector – including pricing – was today tabled in the House of Assembly.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the move marked a “watershed moment in the regulation of fuel ...
DATE: Oct 03, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Government has been accused of political interference after the appointment of a former PLP MP to the board of the independent Regulatory Authority.
Michael Scott, a former Progressive Labour Party attorney-general and senator who retired from f...
DATE: Aug 30, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Progressive Labour Party has hit back at “inaccurate and misleading” reports in relation to its upcoming internal elections.
The party was referring to an opinion piece by Khalid Wasi who claimed that the decision over who will be the next PLP l...
DATE: Aug 22, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The One Bermuda Alliance has again called for the elimination of the Travel Authorisation form after the lifting of other Covid-related restrictions next week.
Michael Dunkley, the Shadow Minister for Health, welcomed news of the easing of Covid-19 ...
DATE: Aug 19, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Seniors will receive the 2.75 per cent pension increase promised by the Government on September 15, the Premier and Minister of Finance has said.
David Burt, who introduced legislation to increase the funds for seniors in July, said the payments wou...
DATE: Aug 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The One Bermuda Alliance has demanded the Government provide an immediate explanation to reports of “significant resignations” within the Department of Public Prosecutions.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Legal Affairs Minister, said the news could exacer...
DATE: Aug 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Opposition has called on the Government to eliminate the sugar tax and reduce Belco’s duty on fuel to help families dealing with the cost of living crisis.
Last month, MPs approved spending $5.8 million as part of a $15 million package that ...
DATE: Aug 15, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Government has been unable to complete a Public Access to Information request to release the title deeds of Tudor Farm because they cannot be found.
Tudor Farm is a 10.36 acre area on the border of Southampton and Sandys zoned as agricultural ser...
DATE: Aug 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan