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Government is to act swiftly to fix the economy, and has pledged to cut red tape and streamline avenues for job creation and business development.
It intends to work closely with the private sector to create a more welcoming environment for local and...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Government yesterday committed to a review of the design of the Causeway, insisting improvements were essential in case of a direct hit by hurricane.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz said “we cannot keep our fingers crossed” that storm damage won’t...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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The Throne Speech offered what could be a major boost for the growing number of Bermudians looking for employment.
To promote job creation in the continuing recession, the Government said it will introduce amendments to the Payroll Tax Acts whereby l...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Bermudians married to non-Bermudians will no longer have to buy a licence in order to own a second home on the Island, Government announced yesterday.
Other methods will be implemented to preserve land for purchase by Bermudians, said Governor George...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
New Premier Craig Cannonier was the man of the hour at this year’s Throne Speech, but it was his wife Antoinette who caught the public’s attention.
All eyes were on Mrs Cannonier as she made her way to the Cabinet office lawn wearing an understated ...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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A winter storm battering the East Coast has caused travel chaos for thousands and left many Bermudians stranded at home and abroad.
Some 3,500 flights in the US had been cancelled by yesterday evening, with another 1,200 predicted to be cancelled tod...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
Auditor General Heather Jacobs Matthews this evening said Government failed to adhere to international practice by producing late and incomplete 2011/12 financial statements.
For the fourth successive year, the Auditor gave a qualified opinion on the...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Former Premier Alex Scott is hoping that the Progressive Labour Party takes an aggressive stance on the Opposition benches in the new Parliament.
“My suggestion to the Opposition is to be both aggressive and progressive and have a robust approach to ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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More police tackling gun crime and the help of the private sector to turn around Bermuda’s financial woes were key planks in the One Bermuda Alliance’s first Throne Speech today.
A ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and age was also pl...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Tim Smith
The Progressive Labour Party intends to oppose Government’s planned removal of term limits.
Opposition MP Walter Roban today announced the party is to present a motion demanding a comprehensive immigration reform first takes place.
The effort is to e...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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