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Realtors say a land licence policy deemed discriminatory against Bermudians married to non-Bermudians could be axed after their credit crunch talks with Government.
They recommended scrapping the rule requiring homeowners with non-Bermudian spouses t...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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The row over voting rights in Hamilton will be rekindled today as MPs debate an order connected to municipality reform.
The Municipalities (Election) Order aims to allow elections in Hamilton and St George’s to be run in the same way as national elec...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Senators are today expected to resume their Rosewood Tucker’s Point SDO debate after the planned development was severely scaled back.
But angry campaigners are preparing once more to protest at Cabinet grounds, arguing the removal of 18 acres of dev...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Senators tonight approved the amended version of the Rosewood Tucker's Point SDO following a hot-tempered debate in the Upper House.
Independent Senator Joan Dillas-Wright - who opposed the order last week - said she supported the scaled back propose...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Both Opposition parties are hopeful controversial legislation over expatriates will be relaxed after Government Senate Leader David Burch confirmed a review of immigration laws is underway.
Deputy United Bermuda Party leader Trevor Moniz said the eco...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Arguments from more than a decade ago are being echoed in the Rosewood Tucker’s Point SDO row.
In the summer of 1998, MPs clashed over a proposed law change paving the way for the multi-million dollar rejuvenation of Marriott’s Castle Harbour Hotel a...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Government Senate leader David Burch defended the axing of the East End morning ferry service.
Responding to the United Bermuda Party’s criticism of the Budget move, Sen Burch told the Senate cash-strapped Government either had to be cut the morning ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Two Senators yesterday said their support for the Rosewood Tucker's Point SDO hinges on Government finding middle ground with environmentalists.
United Bermuda Party Senator Michael Dunkley who was set to vote against the order in Friday's debate tol...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Tim Smith
Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley yesterday urged Government not to “play games with public safety” as he questioned how police can tackle rising violent crime with a reduced budget.
Government Senate leader David Burch had defended t...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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Tim Smith
National Security Minister David Burch yesterday said the Hustle Truck could be expanded after the private sector stepped forward when Government’s funds ran dry.
Senator Burch complained the “outcry” over the venture’s apparent demise had in fact co...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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Tim Smith
