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MPs debated a take note motion on a proposed Equality Act in the House of Assembly yesterday, among the issues raised was the need to give homosexuals protection against discrimination. The take note motion was brought to the House by Families Minist...
DATE: Jul 14, 2012
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Tim Smith
British-based financial crime expert Stephen Hellman has been appointed Bermuda’s newest Puisne Judge.
Mr Hellman, currently based in London, has a background in offshore civil and commercial litigation, particularly in money laundering and complianc...
DATE: Jul 13, 2012
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Tim Smith
Amnesty International yesterday told MPs they have a moral duty to ensure all residents receive equal protection, as they prepare to debate banning discrimination against non-heterosexuals.
And the human rights group believes Government is moving too...
DATE: Jul 13, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The likelihood of a summer General Election is fading fast, as the Parliamentary Registrar confirmed the people couldn’t go to the polls for at least a month after Premier Paula Cox calls an election.
But some within the Progressive Labour Party are ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A Government Senator and union leader yesterday alleged the Opposition used private medical records for political gain, as the row over civil servants’ dental insurance rumbled on.
But one Government employee backed up Shadow Health Minister Michael ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Insurers BF&M yesterday said Government’s payments are up to date and all civil servants have been fully covered for dental treatment.
And the Progressive Labour Party called for One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier to sanction Shadow Health M...
DATE: Jul 11, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Graffiti championing the Progressive Labour Party was daubed over One Bermuda Alliance MP Donte Hunt’s car washing business.
A giant “PLP all the way” slogan was painted on the walls of EcoSteam Car Cleaning in Par-la-Ville car park, while the tyres ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Premier Paula Cox opposed Leroy Bean's selection as a Progressive Labour Party election candidate, according to multiple sources within the party.
Mr Bean — chosen by the St George's South branch in August 2010 — is said to have been deselected by th...
DATE: Jul 11, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Friends of fatal road accident victim Don Wildman have told how they fought back tears to sing at churches across the Island in a tribute to their lost companion.
Mr Wildman, 80, was killed in a crash on South Road as he rode to his guest accommodati...
DATE: Jul 10, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The One Bermuda Alliance yesterday provided documents appearing to indicate civil servants lost their dental insurance coverage, as it stood by its claim Government has fallen into arrears with premium payments.
Lists from the BF&M portal, printed of...
DATE: Jul 10, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
