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Changes to legislation to tackle the problem of mixed-status families will be tabled this summer, the national security minister said yesterday.
Wayne Caines said: “We believe that by the end of this parliamentary session, we will definitely be able...
DATE: May 01, 2019
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Politics
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Craig Cannonier, the Leader of the Opposition, said the protection of Bermuda’s children had been discussed with Lord Ahmad.
The British Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories met with Mr Cannonier and other members of the One Bermuda A...
DATE: Apr 29, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda will host an international parliamentary seminar this week intended to help lawmakers broaden their understanding of the legislative process.
Dennis Lister, Speaker of the House, announced that the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association had b...
DATE: Apr 29, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Town of St George will have to go to the polls on May 9 to elect a new mayor, it was revealed yesterday.
Kenneth Bascome, a former mayor, and George Dowling III, a councillor, both put their names forward for the post on nomination day after Quin...
DATE: Apr 26, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Citizen rights such as the ability to vote are best dealt with by the Bermuda Government, a visiting politician said yesterday.
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the UK Foreign Office Minister for the Overseas Territories, added that the extension of the rig...
DATE: Apr 26, 2019
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Politics
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David Burt insisted last night that his decision to sack Walton Brown from Cabinet and replace him with Wayne Furbert was “in the best interests of the Government” and was not because of a difference of opinion over the direction of the ruling party....
DATE: Apr 24, 2019
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Politics
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Nomination day for the municipal elections will be held tomorrow.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall on King Street, Hamilton, will be the location for both municipalities, from 11am to 1pm.
The elections are due to take place on May 9.
Seats avai...
DATE: Apr 24, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Government minister Walton Brown was ousted from Cabinet last night.
Mr Brown, the Minister for the Cabinet Office for less than six months, will be replaced by Wayne Furbert, the junior finance minister, effective today.
Mr Brown, viewed as on the L...
DATE: Apr 23, 2019
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Politics
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David Burt visited his aunt and uncle to congratulate them on their 61st wedding anniversary.
The Premier presented Leon and Helen Burt with flowers and a gift.
He said: “I was very pleased to visit my aunt and uncle today, in celebration of a marria...
DATE: Apr 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Health minister Kim Wilson will make a presentation on healthcare costs at a town hall meeting.
The Progressive Labour Party’s political education committee is organising the event at Alaska Hall on Monday, from 6pm to 7pm.
Ms Wilson has said changes...
DATE: Apr 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff