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The House of Assembly is to be urged to call upon Governor George Fergusson to immediately issue a commission to investigate “serious allegations” made against sitting ministers of the government.
In the same motion, the Opposition will call for the ...
DATE: Jul 17, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Heroes Weekend received $50,000 in sponsorship from the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the House of Assembly was told this morning.
Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism, said a further $2,500 was provided by Community, Culture and Sport, ...
DATE: Jul 17, 2015
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Four new benefits and one improved benefit will be introduced for HIP and FutureCare policyholders — but premiums will also go up for 2015-16.
The changes proposed by the Health Insurance Department (HID), will be implemented on September 1, Jeanne A...
DATE: Jul 17, 2015
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The disused runway at LF Wade International Airport known colloquially as the finger is to be made into public land under a draft order that has gone before Parliament.
Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell said the area had been identified ...
DATE: Jul 17, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to gauge public opinion on whether tinted visors should be banned.
There was generally a mixed response but most people disagreed with the idea of making tinted visors illegal, saying they are neces...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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Two sister firms have donated $2,000 to a charity dedicated to helping adults who suffer from addiction.
Insurance brokers and risk managers Marsh and risk and reinsurance specialist Guy Carpenter last week presented the donation to Focus Counsellin...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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Charities should come up with their own solutions to avoid being crippled by a new Police fee, according to Clare Mello, the executive director of YouthNet.
The Centre on Philanthropy has warned that fees of $100 are to be imposed for Police checks o...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A sculpture from celebrated French artist Auguste Rodin is on display at the Bermuda National Gallery.
Le Désespoir, also known as Despair — the work of one of the most influential and innovative artists of the impressionist era — is a highlight at C...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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Government’s decision to remove the most controversial element of its hotly debated package of legal reforms has been welcomed by critics of the changes.
Venous Memari, managing director of the Centre for Justice, said the centre was pleased that Cla...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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Immigration authorities have issued $30,000 in fines for work permit violations, and 41 further cases covering a plethora of job categories remain under investigation.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy also gave details in the Senate about the natur...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
