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You had to have been impressed during the World Cup final when the camera focused on the setting sun between the outstretched arms of that statue that dominates Rio de Janeiro from atop Mount Corcovado.
It bought back memories of a hot summer’s day i...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Michael Robinson
MPs are set for a busy session in the House of Assembly today in what will be the final sitting of Parliament before the summer break.
But The Royal Gazette has been unable to confirm whether Opposition MPs will return to the chamber after they boyco...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
An eight-month adoptions delay that led to frustration and heartache for would-be new parents should now be at an end, according to Child and Family Services director Alfred Maybury.
However, more stringent adoption regulations now in force come with...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Efforts to roll out renewable energy will help to address “an urgent need in the community”, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
The development of eco-friendly projects such as solar photovoltaic farms is under consultation, said Minister of ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Clarien Bank Limited advised today that Zoran Fotak will be leaving the bank.
The statement said that he will be on leave until October, but that his official last day with the Bank will be October 18, 2014.
Ian Truran will remain Co-CEO for Clarien...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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By Gareth Finighan
Bermuda could punch well above its weight at future sporting events following the creation of a programme that will help athletes perform successfully “at the highest competitive levels”.
Unveiling the National Sports Policy in the...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Premier Michael Dunkley will be among the leaders of 11 Overseas Territories to attend a Ministerial Council Meeting (JMC) to be held in London this December when a number of their concerns will be aired.
And among those issues are: “Economic diversi...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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By Gareth Finighan
Government agencies, quangos and other public bodies will be subject to close financial scrutiny by a new authority under proposed laws.
In the House of Assembly this morning, Premier Michael Dunkley tabled the For Information” Pub...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Public Access to Information (PATI) legislation took another step forward with the approval of regulations in the House of Assembly.
Premier Michael Dunkley described PATI as the “hallmark of a modern democracy”, promising it would help promote and e...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Much-anticipated legislation to bring casino gaming to Bermuda has missed its chance to go before Parliament — but will be tabled before the year’s end, according to Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell.
The Bill will be presented along with associated r...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell