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Michael Dunkley has lamented the failure of MPs to stand up and “fight for what they live” as they debated the same-sex referendum on Friday night.
The Premier noted that politicians past and present “have a lifestyle” in line with the same-sex commu...
DATE: Jun 27, 2016
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Opposition MPs have voiced scepticism in the House of Assembly over a $50,000 travel budget run up the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Junior tourism minister Kenneth Bascome faced a grilling from the Progressive Labour Party, with the St George’s ...
DATE: Jun 27, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The first public hearing will take place today of the Commission of Inquiry into concerns raised by the Auditor-General over the handling of taxpayers’ money in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
It will be held at St Theresa’s Church Hall, Laffan Street, Hamilton...
DATE: Jun 27, 2016
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Bermudians’ free movement within the European Union is the greatest cause of concern following last night’s Brexit decision, Michael Dunkley said today.
The Premier told the House of Assembly much negotiating would take place after the British opted ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation formally establishing a mental health court was passed by MPs yesterday.
The Criminal Code Amendment Act provides the legislative framework for the mental health court that has been running as a pilot programme since October 2013.
Trevor...
DATE: Jun 24, 2016
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Politics
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[Vic Ball challenges suggestion of refurbishing existing airport
DATE: Jun 23, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance is hanging on to its narrow lead over the Progressive Labour Party, according to a poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
The OBA has a 38-36 lead over the PLP in the survey by Global Research this month, compared with the 3...
DATE: Jun 22, 2016
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Politics
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The former post office at Harrington Sound has been approved for sale at $700,000 by the House of Assembly.
Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, told MPs on Friday that marketing of the 0.2-hectare site, with its 864-square foot main buildi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Parliamentarians have approved the formation of a joint select committee to investigate the issue of establishing a living wage.
Progressive Labour Party MP Rolfe Commissiong opened the debate on his motion at the House of Assembly last night, sparki...
DATE: Jun 18, 2016
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Politics
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Government compliance with financial instructions continues to improve, financial secretary Anthony Manders told the Public Accounts Committee yesterday.
Mr Manders attended the afternoon meeting in Hamilton to explain the existing oversight procedur...
DATE: Jun 17, 2016
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Politics
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