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The Bermuda Government has already spoken with British Government officials regarding the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
But Michael Dunkley told the House of Assembly yesterday that the implications of Brexit remained unclear.
Having alre...
DATE: Jul 16, 2016
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The Corporation of Hamilton’s latest financial statements showing the city made a profit of just over $500,000 in 2015 have been welcomed by Mayor Charles Gosling.
But Mr Gosling lamented the haemorrhaging of lost parking fees and the $18 million gua...
DATE: Jul 16, 2016
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Progressive Labour Party MP Wayne Furbert has vowed to bring his rejected Human Rights Amendment Act back to the House
of Assembly, but is now willing to entertain the possibility of civil unions.
Yesterday, the Senate sent back the Bill, which aime...
DATE: Jul 15, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Health Council helped to recover $700,000 in health insurance premiums in the fiscal year 2015 to 16.
Health minister Jeanne Atherden also said the organisation’s efforts — in collaborating with insurers and educating employers on their o...
DATE: Jul 15, 2016
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A bill that would let tourists rent minicars will not be debated in the House of Assembly today.
Senator Michael Fahy, the tourism minister, made the announcement at a meeting organised by the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association last night...
DATE: Jul 15, 2016
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The Senate yesterday rejected amendments to the Human Rights Act aimed at solidifying marriage as being between a man and a woman.
Senator Michael Fahy, Senator Georgia Marshall, Senator Jeff Baron and Senator Lynne Woolridge of the One Bermuda Allia...
DATE: Jul 15, 2016
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Developers have unveiled the first design images for the proposed redevelopment of Bermuda’s airport.
The new steel and glass terminal building will be set back at the far west or Stone Crusher Corner end of the present runway and will be built on hi...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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Amendments to three Acts aimed at ensuring Bermuda’s financial industry frameworks are up to international standards have been passed in the Senate.
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Determination of Appeals) Act, the Money Service Business Act and the...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley has congratulated Theresa May on her appointment as British Prime Minister.
The Premier also send formal correspondence on behalf of Bermuda to the newly appointed UK Cabinet ministers, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson and the Chancell...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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New legislation paving the way for a modern and transparent disciplinary system for the island’s police service has been approved by MPs.
The Police Amendment Act 2016 was debated in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, when it received bipartisan sup...
DATE: Jul 13, 2016
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