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?Surviving? is the first word that comes to Premier Alex Scott when asked the most notable achievements of his Premiership.
But the man who a year ago dubbed himself a reluctant leader has settled firmly in his role and has high hopes for the Country...
DATE: Jul 15, 2004
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Premier Alex Scott has admitted he has expended some ?political capital? by addressing ?difficult issues? including banning gaming machines and backing the GPS system for taxis.
Asked his reaction to Bermuda Sun poll results saying his approval ratin...
DATE: Jul 12, 2004
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Little would change with the way Bermuda is policed, should the Island assume sovereignty.
Britain, through the Governor, has overall responsible for internal security and defence of the Island, but in 1974 the Police Act gave operational responsibil...
DATE: Jul 06, 2004
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Bermuda should broaden protections against discrimination should the Island opt for independence, said constitutional law expert and Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley.
In last week?s lecture at the Bermuda College, Mr. Justice Kawaley began his discussion of ...
DATE: Jul 01, 2004
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Governor Sir John Vereker?s decision to appoint Puisne Judges on limited term contracts was a ?retrograde step? constitutionally, Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley said.
?The established convention had been that Bermudian judges, like English judges, were app...
DATE: Jun 29, 2004
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Last month Government unveiled new legislation intended to help the Island?s property rich but cash poor seniors.
The new legislation promised to open up financial assistance of up to $1,500 monthly to help with at home care costs for seniors in need...
DATE: Jun 29, 2004
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There's little appetite for Bermuda becoming a republic, as the debate on Independence rages along like a two-legged anaemic frog.
The Island has a number of options besides the status quo. According to the United Nations Decolonisation committee, wh...
DATE: Jun 28, 2004
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The PLP is not about to force Independence down people?s throats, Premier Alex Scott yesterday told .
Instead, the party is focused on opening a national dialogue to allow Bermudians to make a reasonable and informed decision on the Island?s sovereig...
DATE: Jun 28, 2004
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Legislators yesterday passed a bill establishing the Bermuda Health Council ? a new body to oversee the delivery of health services on the Island.
Functions of the Council include regulating health services and health care providers, managing the Hos...
DATE: Jun 26, 2004
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The Progressive Labour Party decided to play down the issue of independence to avoid giving voters the opportunity to express themselves, a former Environment Minister and MP told a lecture last night.
In his speech, held as part of a lecture series ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2004
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