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The Premier has refused a written request by the Progressive Labour Party for an independent review by the Auditor-General of the proposed airport development before MPs vote on legislation.
Michael Dunkley reiterated last night that an assessment h...
DATE: Nov 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Parliamentarians have approved legislation that could see rental minicars introduced in Bermuda for the first time.
The Motor Car Amendment (No 2) passed without any objections in the House of Assembly yesterday, despite Opposition MPs decrying its ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Politics
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Bermudians living, working and studying in Britain are welcome to Open Consular Days across the United Kingdom.
Hosted by the Government of Bermuda London Office, Open Consular Days aim to provide Bermudians in the UK with the opportunity to speak di...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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Politics
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The Bermuda Airport Authority Act has been deferred from today until the next sitting of Parliament, according to Randy Horton, the Speaker of the House.
After meeting yesterday with Opposition and Government leaders, the Act was delayed “so that Mem...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Neville Tyrrell was unveiled yesterday as the Progressive Labour Party candidate for Warwick South Central.
The former president of the Bermuda Football Association will face One Bermuda Alliance candidate Robyn Swan at the by-election for Constituen...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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Politics
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Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing legislation came into effect this week, putting the spotlight on the supervision of dealers of high- value goods.
Trevor Moniz, Minister of Legal Affairs, explained to MPs the progress that had been ...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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Politics
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Fixing the swing bridge over Ferry Reach would cost $3.3 million, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
Public works minister Craig Cannonier said the decision to make all necessary repairs to the rusty facility would be weighed against the cost of ...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A parliamentary showdown looms for tomorrow as the Opposition aims to table a motion calling for the airport development to be referred to the Public Accounts Committee — and requesting that the Auditor-General conduct an independent review.
Progress...
DATE: Nov 24, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tinee Furbert, a 39-year-old mother of two with an extensive background in healthcare, has been unveiled by Opposition leader David Burt as the new Progressive Labour Party appointee to the Senate.
With Renee Ming now the Opposition leader in the Upp...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s anti-corruption laws must be updated and simplified, Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly as he detailed the Bill that was passed in the Lower House.
The Attorney-General said that the Bribery Act 2016 would “address significant gaps in ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Politics
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