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Bermuda’s relationship with Britain will be “stronger than ever” after Brexit, Michael Dunkley has assured the House of Assembly.
The Premier, who attended the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London earlier this month, said that the UK’s withdr...
DATE: Nov 22, 2016
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Revisions to Bermuda’s gaming laws were approved by MPs in the House of Assembly last night, paving the way for casinos in Bermuda.
The Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2016 was passed with no objections after a fiery debate lasting more than four hours, ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2016
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Reports issued last week by the Bermuda Government to support the proposed airport development were “recently done, but our analysis was done up front”, according to Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance.
The project was announced on November 10, 201...
DATE: Nov 22, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Wayne Furbert has been named the new chairman of the Public Accounts Committee.
In the House of Assembly yesterday, Speaker Randy Horton also announced that Michael Weeks would be joining the committee. It comes after shadow finance minister David Bu...
DATE: Nov 22, 2016
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Legislation designed to further pave the way for casino gaming in Bermuda will be put before MPs today.
The Casino Gaming (Designated Site) Order 2016, Casino Gaming (Designated Site No 2) Order 2016 and Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2016 are scheduled...
DATE: Nov 21, 2016
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Protesters stood outside the House of Assembly to raise a variety of concerns this morning.
About ten members of Move (Mobilise Organise Visualise Execute) were holding placards on the grounds of Sessions House, as MPs began a day of debating.
Among ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2016
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The Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a voter-registration drive in Warwick South Central over the weekend.
Anyone aged 18 or older who has never been registered on the Parliamentary Registry, and those who need to change their information due...
DATE: Nov 18, 2016
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An elevator at a government-owned nursing home for seniors has been broken since May leaving residents “stuck” in their rooms, it was alleged in Parliament yesterday.
Opposition Senator Renee Ming told the Upper House that the lift was broken at the ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Robyn Swan has been unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance’s candidate for the Warwick South Central by-election set for December 20.
At 36, Ms Swan is a fresh candidate to compete for the Constituency 26 seat left vacant by the resignation of former P...
DATE: Nov 17, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff
The Bermuda Government and Opposition sparred throughout the Throne Speech debate, with the One Bermuda Alliance pointing to a “rising tide” of economic recovery and the Progressive Labour Party highlighting those left behind.
OBA MP Jeff Sousa spoke...
DATE: Nov 16, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell