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Legislators passed into law a bill that allows money confiscated from criminals to be used by sporting clubs and community based organisations.
But a move by the Opposition Progressive Labour Party to amend the measure to specify that recipients must...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley told MPs that $1.5 million in assets seized by a Supreme Court order as a result of the proceeds of crime remains uncollected.
The Confiscated Asset Fund stood at $780,000 as a result of seizures made within the...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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School is definitely out for the summer for 48 Saltus Grammar School students who celebrated their graduation this week.
The Class of 2013 held its graduation ceremony at the Anglican Cathedral in Hamilton on Thursday. Six students graduated with Dis...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party yesterday tabled two good governance motions for debate.
PLP whip Lovitta Foggo gave notice for the first which reads: “As a measure of good governance, this Honourable House believes that all Government Report...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Bermuda should not attend the tax evasion summit in the UK, Opposition MP Walton Brown insisted yesterday.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette at the House of Assembly Mr Brown noted that Bermuda has periodically had to prove that it’s not a tax haven and ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Fitch Ratings yesterday downgraded Bermuda’s credit rating, citing the Island’s continuing recession, sustained high fiscal deficits and increased Government debt burden.
Downgrading Bermuda’s Government bond rating to ‘AA-’ and changing the rating o...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Rents will rise “substantially” for residents of Wedco’s new prefabricated housing at the West End, which will see 20 units added.
The first five of the buildings, put together by a US company, arrived in Bermuda on June 3, Public Works Minister Trev...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
A “no-go zone” will be implemented off the shoreline by Westgate, as part of tighter security measures planned for the facility.
Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said the moves were in response to a prisoner’s recent break from a cell.
For the ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two teenagers were remanded on charges they committed a crime spree in Warwick.
Both were arrested Tuesday following a police search in the Astwood Park area.
Shanrico Ottley and Shayne James, both 19, denied breaking into a Warwick home and stealing...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has received five proposals from investors looking to take over the Grand Atlantic development.
The proposed projects could see the Warwick property used for tourism, as a seniors’ residence or mixed use.
The closing date for applicants w...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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