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Good parenting is the key to improving the social skills of children, Government Senate Leader Kim Wilson said yesterday as she urged parents to focus on bringing the next generation up properly.
Senator Wilson told the Upper House parents need to le...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Legislation tightening up Bermuda’s laws over adoption and psychological practice passed through the Senate yesterday.
The Psychological Practitioners Amendment Act firms up requirements on qualification, training and experience.
Junior Health Minist...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda’s reputation in the world of finance has received a boost from hosting the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, Junior Finance Minister David Burt said yesterday. Senator Burt said 227 delegates from 85 c...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert claimed the Island’s Media Council is not doing what it’s supposed to as she rounded on the press yesterday.
The Worker’s Voice co-editor complained Cabinet Minister Neletha Butterfield’s relationship to a man convi...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Premier Paula Cox’s position in the Progressive Labour Party has strengthened following the formation of the One Bermuda Alliance, according to sources in the party.
Some members of the ruling party were said to have been grumbling about the Premier’...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
People with no history in party politics have been coming forward to join One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow boards, according to chairman Michael Fahy.
The National Security shadow board has generated the most interest from the public, Mr Fahy told The R...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A bill expanding the powers of the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation was given semi-approval by MPs on Friday, with a caveat it will be revisited before full approval.
Under the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation Amendment Ac...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Guidelines for keeping information and records straight for all Bermuda’s financial sectors will be put in place with a bill being debated in the House of Assembly today.
The Specified Business Legislation Amendment Act is designed to bring greater t...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert yesterday hit out at a magazine article which attacked the affluent lifestyle of politicians.
Sen Furbert described Gavin Shorto’s column in Bermudian magazine as “an affront and an insult to every MP”.
She said Mr ...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Three One Bermuda Alliance Senators were yesterday sworn in as the Upper House resumed for the first time since the party formed.
Former United Bermuda Party leader Michael Dunkley retook his position as Opposition Senate leader, with former Bermuda ...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
