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Government senators have been accused of being unprepared after they failed to take part in a debate on the future of development.
During yesterday’s session of the Upper House, Lindsay Simmons, the junior minister for home affairs presented The Berm...
DATE: Jun 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A former education permanent secretary said last night she would fight disciplinary measures taken against her by the Progressive Labour Party over her opposition to a proposed school closure.
Ellen-Kate Horton, a veteran PLP member, added she had as...
DATE: Jun 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A solar farm set up at the airport could be bought by the Bermuda Infrastructure Fund (BIF) for $9.1 million later this month, MPs heard on Friday.
Curtis Dickinson, the Minister of Finance, told the House of Assembly the BIF, set up by the internati...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Opposition tonight took a swing at the Government over a delay in the implementation of hotel quarantines for travellers.
The measure, to be paid for by returned residents and visitors, was scheduled to be introduced today.
But the Government ann...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
LONDON (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies agreed today to support a global minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15 per cent in order to deter multinational companies from avoiding taxes by stashing profits in low-rate countries.
G-7 fin...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
AP
Government has abandoned plans to purchase the failed Sandys 360 sports centre, the House of Assembly heard yesterday morning.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the purchase had been complicated by outstanding debt.
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DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A plan designed as an economic lifeline for an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic was unveiled in the House of Assembly last night.
Curtis Dickinson, the finance minister, said the economic recovery plan included 31 priorities to boost medi...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has bolstered 225 businesses through Covid-19 relief initiatives, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
David Burt, the Premier, said $3.789 million in support to businesses had been provided through BEDC...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Covid-19 restrictions have caused increased tensions at the island’s prisons, it was revealed today.
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, said that the morale and behaviour of inmates had deteriorated because of a block on visits.
Ms Ming a...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A year ago, sparked by a controversial political appointment and global outrage over the killing of George Floyd, a new voice in Bermuda emerged.
Social Justice Bermuda since then has become known for its progressive statements, marches and petitions...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell