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“Balanced and appropriate for the times we are living in” was the verdict yesterday for the Throne Speech, from the Bermuda Public Services Union.
After an uncompromising standoff from unions over the threat of civil service outsourcing, the appraisa...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to work hard to get Bermudians back to work according to the latest Throne Speech.
Government said the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation met with 351 clients between January and May, and supported 46 smal...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is planning to legalise cannabis for medical use, while also giving police greater discretion to caution first time offenders who might otherwise be charged with cannabis possession.
The exact cannabis-containing products that will be perm...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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The latest Throne Speech offered little beyond “maintenance of the status quo”, according to Progressive Labour Party head Marc Bean, who said the One Bermuda Alliance had failed to include ordinary citizens in its agenda.
Speaking with The Royal Gaz...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda High School for Girls is now the Island’s only school to be accredited by the Council of International Schools, BHS announced this morning.
It comes after an evaluation of the school’s ethos, faculty and governance by the Council — a glob...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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The Island will listen this morning as the One Bermuda Alliance outlines its plans for the coming Parliamentary year.
The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton yesterday to ask residents what they wanted to hear from Government, and what they...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
One Bermuda Alliance Senator Vic Ball, who was sworn in yesterday, believes that attracting foreign investment will be key to boosting employment in Bermuda.
Senator Ball has replaced Nalton Brangman, who stepped down from the role this week to focu...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
With the Government set to announce its plans for the legislative period at the Throne Speech this morning, several organisations have spoken out about what they hope to see.
Sheelagh Cooper, of the Coalition for the Protection of Children, said the ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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Thirty-five runners from Bermuda will compete in races in Philadelphia this month, raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Bermuda.
Hundreds of dollars have already been pledged and it is hoped the total will eventually climb into the tho...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
