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MPs have fixed an oversight which left magistrates with discretionary sentencing powers in dealing with drink drivers.
Those caught driving dangerously or under the influence of alcohol or drugs will now face mandatory disqualification.
Transport Min...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Government will cross “a red line” if Bermuda tries to hand out citizenship to foreigners, the Opposition warned.
However, One Bermuda Alliance MPs accused the Progressive Labour Party of “setting up straw men” — and said Government has no intention ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Government had nothing to do with facilitating talks between developers Carl Bazarian and Nathan Landow over the former Club Med property, insisted Premier Craig Cannonier.
Responding to questions raised during Friday’s motion to adjourn by Shadow Mi...
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Government has tabled a new law fighting transnational organised crime.
The Transnational Organised Crime Bill 2013 makes it an offence to participate in a criminal organisation, smuggle or traffick in persons and forge or falsify travel documents.
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DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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A lease for Fairmont Hamilton Princess to build a marina in Hamilton Harbour has been given the green light in the House of Assembly.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz conceded he wasn’t entirely happy with some aspects of the deal, which allows the...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The turnaround time for processing building permits for planning applicants is speeding up, Environment Minister Sylvan Richards told MPs.
In a prepared statement, Mr Richards said that in the first six months of the year, 44 percent of planning appl...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Environment
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Family Centre will on Wednesday hold its traditional Cup Match tag day — offering Somerset or St George’s ribbons to those donating.
This year, there will be an added twist, as volunteers at four mystery tag stations labelled “Special Stations” will ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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A punishing eight-mile swim in aid of the young son of murder victim Haile Outerbridge has been hailed as a success.
The North Rock Challenge by a team of seven men brought a throng of supporters to the beach at Fort St Catherine yesterday to await t...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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The Pan-American Debate Championships closed last night to thunderous applause in Hamilton City Hall.
Canada’s proposition team took first place, with the Canadian opposition team coming second in the English division, while Team Mexico’s opposition ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz will not provide cost figures on the Heritage Wharf project until the job is fully completed.
“The Ministry wishes to advise that as the accounts for the project are still live and the job is still in progress, the ...
DATE: Jul 29, 2013
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