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Government MPs will get a free vote on a Bill designed to bring the independent Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission under ministerial control.
But two Progressive Labour Party backbenchers told The Royal Gazette that the legislation, tabled by tourism m...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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Giving national certification to tradesmen will help create a level playing field, according to education minister Diallo Rabain.
Mr Rabain gave an update on the National Certification programme and training initiatives in the House of Assembly today...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Government has negotiated a $135 million loan agreement with Butterfield Bank, David Burt announced today.
The Premier said the loan, which will cover the 2017-18 fiscal year and a portion of the 2018-19 year, was called for under the One...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
British firm Ramboll will be paid $400,000 to design the replacements for Longbird Bridge and Swing Bridge, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch said today.
The public works minister revealed both bridges have a lifespan until 2021, and that he expects Ram...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bermuda is being unfairly targeted by international groups which show a “wilful lack of understanding” of the global economy, David Burt said today.
The Premier insisted some European officials said the island is on the right track with its efforts o...
DATE: Dec 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bermuda’s traditional May 24 holiday will never fall on that date again.
The Progressive Labour Party ignored a last-ditch bid to change the wording of legislation, which was designed to allow the holiday to sometimes take place after May 24.
The Pub...
DATE: Dec 07, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance is redefining itself in Opposition, deputy leader Leah Scott said yesterday.
The Southampton East Central MP dismissed the idea of a third party reshaping Bermuda’s political landscape and said that would “only fragment both ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Public works staff have completed an internationally recognised health and safety training programme.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the public works minister, congratulated the 12 individuals who passed the Institution of Occupational Safety course...
DATE: Dec 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The One Bermuda Alliance’s battering at the polls proved it had gone down the wrong path, former leader and party founder Craig Cannonier said yesterday.
Despite suggestions that the OBA is doomed, Mr Cannonier said the party “will be fine”.
Mr Can...
DATE: Dec 05, 2017
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Politics
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Bermuda’s status as a co-operative tax jurisdiction has been reaffirmed by the European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council.
But the British media have highlighted that Bermuda is among 47 jurisdictions warned to take extra steps to preven...
DATE: Dec 05, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell