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Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, highlighted the winners of government scholarships this morning in the House of Assembly.
There were almost 50 awards made in a variety of areas of study.
Among the winners were Taj Donville-Outerbridge, Ryan...
DATE: Jul 19, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A two-hour information session was held for senators two days before they were asked to consider wide-ranging legislation to enhance the protection of children against sexual abuse.
They were invited to the briefing ahead of an “unusual” move in the ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former public works minister said yesterday that it was he who commissioned the report into the finances of a struggling sports centre — not the trustees who ran it.
Trevor Moniz, now a One Bermuda Alliance backbencher, explained that he asked for ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2019
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Politics
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As we celebrate the second anniversary of our historic 2017 General Election, the Progressive Labour Party has joined with other community leaders to give back to our community.
Recognising that there are many families facing hardship, yesterday we ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Residents who commit sexual assaults against Bermudian-based children overseas could face prosecution on the island under legislation backed by senators yesterday.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, said the legis...
DATE: Jul 18, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Legislation to make a government financial advisory body exempt from public access to information laws was passed on Friday.
The Public Access to Information Amendment Act 2019 excludes the Financial Policy Council from Pati.
Wayne Furbert, the Mini...
DATE: Jul 17, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Legislation to amend the Health Insurance Act 1970 was approved at the weekend.
The change will allow the health minister to make any additional benefit “subject to criteria, including means test criteria, and authorise the Health Insurance Committ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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A potential new executive director for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has been identified, with the gambling watchdog in the “early stages of discussion as to their suitability for the role”.
Curtis Dickinson, the Minister of Finance, said in t...
DATE: Jul 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Premier tabled a posthumous pardon for a pastor jailed after he exposed horrific work conditions for West Indian workers at the former Royal Naval Dockyard more than 100 years ago.
David Burt said John Rankin, the Governor, had granted the “full ...
DATE: Jul 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Questions ranging from the emigration of Bermudians to the island’s surging rat population were fielded by David Burt during Premier’s Question Time on Friday.
Mr Burt took opening queries from Craig Cannonier, the Leader of the Opposition, on the “p...
DATE: Jul 15, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell