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Almost three-quarters of people are unhappy with Government's handling of finances, according to a poll by Mindmaps.
The economy has also displaced crime as the number one issue facing the Island for the first time since January 2009.
It comes after ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Progressive Labour Party is holding onto first place in the polls despite public opinion sinking on the ruling party.
But the election race is now at its closest point since the December 2007 General Election, with the PLP just two percentage poi...
DATE: Jul 12, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Some key workers will soon be exempt from work permits and able to get permanent residency for themselves, their spouses and their children, Premier Paula Cox announced yesterday.
Senior executives and those responsible for making decisions that are ...
DATE: Jul 10, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Former Premier Ewart Brown will not be using his new healthcare company to import drugs to Bermuda from previously restricted countries, according to Cabinet Minister Zane DeSilva.
Mr DeSilva told the House of Assembly there was no connection between...
DATE: Jul 10, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Rigorous investigations of past projects are on the cards after Premier Paula Cox gave details on her plans to stamp any unethical behaviour out of her Government.
Ms Cox yesterday tabled Good Governance legislation introducing a ream of measures, in...
DATE: Jul 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Health Minister Zane DeSilva’s move to allow generic drugs into Bermuda while former Premier Ewart Brown sets up his own healthcare agency underlines the need for transparency, according to Shadow Attorney General Trevor Moniz.
Mr Moniz also question...
DATE: Jul 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Kim and Charlie Swan will fight on as United Bermuda Party MPs even though there’s little else left of the party other than hundreds of thousands of dollars of debt.
The only officer thought to still be in place yesterday was lawyer Ed Bailey, who is...
DATE: Jul 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Fines for illegal fishing offences will double to $50,000 after the House of Assembly passed amendments aimed at protecting Bermuda’s fish stocks.
Under the Fisheries Act, the Environment Minister can ban people from taking certain fish and using cer...
DATE: Jul 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Laws to protect whistleblowers are imminent, Premier Paula Cox announced as she promised a tighter rein on good governance.
Ms Cox also hinted loopholes which have allowed “unethical” behaviour will be closed, and promised legislation to improve tran...
DATE: Jul 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The final piece of legislation transforming policing in Bermuda passed through the Senate on Wednesday but don’t rule out yet more amendments in the future.
Government Senate Leader Kim Wilson said if more changes to the Police And Criminal Evidence ...
DATE: Jul 01, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
