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Union leaders have accused the Government of “dropping the ball” on the living and minimum wages while not doing enough to combat the cost of living crisis.
After giving a speech to mark International Workers’ Day, David Burt, the Premier, refused to...
DATE: Apr 30, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Some 1,300 Filipinos in Bermuda have been urged to make sure they are fully aware of their employment rights on the island.
Jason Hayward, the labour minister, said he had held meetings with officials from the Philippines to ensure the country’s citi...
DATE: Apr 30, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A youth training initiative has been launched — but the minister responsible was unable to say how much it would cost the taxpayer.
It was announced late last night that it would cost up to $75,200.
Jason Hayward, the Economy and Labour Minister, sa...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A Cabinet minister has denied that behind the scenes talks with London are the reason for a delay in sending controversial legislation on legalising cannabis to the Governor for consideration.
The remarks came after OBA former premier Craig Cannonier...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A month-long delay in presenting controversial cannabis legislation to the Governor for approval has been branded “unusual” by a former premier who questioned the reasons behind the move.
Craig Cannonier, the former leader of the One Bermuda Alliance...
DATE: Apr 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A former finance minister has criticised David Burt, the Premier, for not taking the lead role at an international finance conference in Barbados
DATE: Apr 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A new “micro forest” sprang-up in Warwick at the weekend as volunteers toiled for eight hours to transform a stretch of land by the roadside into a kaleidoscope of colour.
The Bermuda Zoological Society spearheaded the project, and with backing from ...
DATE: Apr 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
An off-duty police officer began life-saving efforts on a motorcycle rider who lost consciousness in a collision with another bike last night.
The collision occurred at about 7pm near Pompano Beach Road on Middle Road, Southampton.
A police spokesm...
DATE: Apr 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Bermuda’s leadership in combating money-laundering has been highlighted at an international financial summit in Barbados, David Burt, the Premier has said.
Mr Burt said the meeting discussed banking issues that unfairly target small islands.
The Cari...
DATE: Apr 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A new hi-tech career development centre was yesterday officially opened at Bermuda College following donations of $3.8 million from local businesses.
Diallo Rabain, the education minister, hailed the move as a way for people to “seek their dreams”.
T...
DATE: Apr 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly