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Ministerial questions from the House of Assembly on Friday, June 21
Question to Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, on plans for scholarships at The University of the West Indies
Jeanne Atherden, a One Bermuda Alliance MP: “$35,000 is going to ...
DATE: Jun 21, 2019
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The Ministry of Education will provide scholarship opportunities for Bermudian students to attend The University of the West Indies.
Education minister Diallo Rabain said the ministry would dedicate $35,000 from its current scholarship budget to help...
DATE: Jun 21, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Anthony Richardson, a Progressive Labour Party senator, has been sworn in as the Junior Minister for Home Affairs and the Cabinet Office.
The ceremony was held at Government House on Friday, according to a statement issued on Tuesday.
Mr Richardson, ...
DATE: Jun 20, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, JP, today announced that the Public Service leaders, comprising the Civil Service Executive and Heads of Departments, gathered at St. Paul Centennial Hall for an executive workshop. Each Ministry com...
DATE: Jun 20, 2019
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Politics
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Press Release
An extraordinary municipal election is set for Thursday, when voters in the municipality of St George will select a representative to fill the seat of Municipal Residents’ Councillor.
The candidates are Nyon Dowling and Alfonso Harris. Only municipal...
DATE: Jun 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The United Nations General Assembly has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse, neglect and suffering inflicted to some of our older generat...
DATE: Jun 14, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Senators have voted to change legislation that enshrines in law the chance for Cabinet ministers to appoint experts and political advisers.
Nick Kempe, of the One Bermuda Alliance, moved an amendment to the Premier, Ministers and Opposition Leader Pe...
DATE: Jun 13, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Three projects, including a vertical farming facility and a start-up internet provider, could be in line to benefit from the $88 million Bermuda Infrastructure Fund, it was revealed yesterday.
More than a year after the scheme was launched, it has ye...
DATE: Jun 13, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Findings from an investigation into Bermuda’s child protection agency are prevented by law from being released, senators heard yesterday.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, said legislation meant the report of an ...
DATE: Jun 13, 2019
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Politics
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CURB applauds the announcement by the Premier, The Hon. David Burt, on the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the historic losses of citizens’ property in Bermuda.
This is a historic and important announcement and a part of what CURB sees ...
DATE: Jun 10, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Press Release