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House of Assembly yesterday. It seems just about everyone is getting more money this year and the Government will borrow an additional $50 million to ensure it.
The overall budget increased by $38.5 million -- or 7.2 percent -- which is more than twi...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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presented by Fiance Minister Eugene Cox yesterday.
To His Honour the Speaker and Members of the Honourable House of Assembly Mr. Speaker, the Budget for 2001/2002 reflects this Government's continuing efforts to support sustained social and economic...
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Describing capital projects as the "central element'' of this year's Budget, Finance Minister Eugene Cox allocated $112.3 million -- a $21.8 million increase over last year -- to "vital infrastructure for the delivery of fundamental services in educa...
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Review of Revenue and Expenditure Revenue Mr. Speaker, Bermuda's relatively buoyant economy has provided a good foundation for Government revenues. We estimate that the original targeted revenue of $591.8 million will be exceeded by some $6.2 mill...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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Mr. Speaker, the overall budget for the Ministry of Health and Family Services will rise to $124.2 million in 2001/2002 from $111.7 million in the current year. This is a gain of 11.2 percent, well above the 7.2 percent rise in Government total curre...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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The body representing international companies in Bermuda has reacted with "real disappointment'' at the small change in the amount of Payroll Tax they will have to fork out.
In a strong statement, the head of the International Companies Division of t...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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Finance Minister Eugene Cox said Government was mindful that in a small Island community, issues of sustainable growth and development are best addressed through proper planning and effective policy coordination.
And he said the new Budget underscore...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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Government increased spending and borrowing sharply in yesterday's Budget to continue its social programme of improvements in schools, health, housing and transport.
Motorists, smokers, drinkers, taxi drivers, cellular phone owners, and air passenger...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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Buoyant business sector offsets tourism slump By Sue Stuart 2.9 percent GDP predicted for 2001 Registered companies up 10 percent 94 new insurance companies domiciled Tourism arrivals fall by 7,000 A prediction of a slow down in the growth of th...
DATE: Feb 17, 2001
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budget by seven percent this year.
Finance Minister Eugene Cox said education remained one of Government's top priorities, allocating it one of the largest increases in his 2001 Budget.
Last year the Ministry was given a budget of $85.7 million. This...
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