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David Burt, the Premier, called on Bermudians to reconnect with local traditions today as he delivered his Easter message.
Mr Burt said: “Easter is a time of renewed hope and optimism firmly rooted in the Christian tradition.
“As Bermudians we look f...
DATE: Mar 30, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Police are in talks with the Director of Public Prosecutions over allegations against One Bermuda Alliance MP Trevor Moniz.
David Burt, the Premier, earlier this month called for an investigation into Moniz, accusing him of an abuse of power over his...
DATE: Mar 29, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
The reopening of Bermuda’s office in Washington DC has been delayed because of “increasing threats” from the European Union, the Senate heard yesterday.
Vance Campbell, a senator for the Progressive Labour Party, said the island had to increase its ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2018
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Politics
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David Burt stressed the importance of inspirational leadership as he spoke at the Bermuda Leads Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit.
The Premier gave the welcome address at the event at the Hamilton Princess yesterday.
He said: “While here, I urge you ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A grant paid to two healthcare clinics in the wake of cuts in fees for MRI and CT medical scans was funded through a vacant post, the Senate heard yesterday.
Progressive Labour Party senator Crystal Caesar said no extra money was paid to the health ...
DATE: Mar 20, 2018
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Politics
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Salaries paid to members of the legislature are to remain unchanged, Parliament heard on Friday.
David Burt, the Premier, told MPs that the board appointed to review salaries every two years had not met since 2011.
Mr Burt said a new set of ex parte ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The final cost of legal action against the US-based Lahey Clinic will top $1 million, the Attorney-General said last week.
Kathy Lynn Simmons added that the Bill stood at just under $999,000, but about $100,000 in legal bills to the overseas law firm...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Premier has called for an investigation into former attorney-general Trevor Moniz.
David Burt accused Mr Moniz of an abuse of power over his handling of the Bermuda Government lawsuit against the US-based Lahey Clinic during Friday’s motion to a...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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Politics
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Taxi drivers, people with disabilities and new business owners will benefit from financial relief after The Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2018 was passed in the House with no objections.
At the same time, payroll tax on notional salaries in owner-managed...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A government Bill was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday night despite a drafting blunder that had technical officers and members of the legislature scrambling to clarify.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health and spokeswoman for legal affairs, ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan