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A more in-depth glimpse of how Bermuda’s new $250 million airport could look should be available within the next few weeks, according to the firm spearheading the redevelopment.
Canadian construction giant Aecon said architects had started work on th...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Bermuda Government should not proceed with the new $250 million airport deal it has struck with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, according to more than half of the island’s voters.
A survey commissioned by The Royal Gazette asked respondents ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Former Cabinet minister Shawn Crockwell has scotched a rumour that he resigned after hearing Senator Michael Fahy make racist remarks to Michael Dunkley, the Premier, in a bathroom.
Mr Crockwell told The Royal Gazette: “There is no truth to it whatso...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Confidence in the economy has plunged in the past three months, according to a poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
Less than a quarter of registered voters — 22 per cent — said they had faith in the direction the economy was heading in the survey...
DATE: Mar 26, 2016
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Politics
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Michael Fahy has vehemently denied making racist remarks in a private conversation with the Premier, and suggested he may take legal action against his accusers.
Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday evening, the Minister of Home Affairs said he felt “d...
DATE: Mar 24, 2016
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Politics
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Homeowners hit by significant hikes in land tax bills could be in line for rebates after rival political parties worked together to correct an error made by the Bermuda Government.
The Progressive Labour Party had insisted a new schedule of land tax ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Politics
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Diversification is key to the success of Bermuda, according to shadow economic development minister Jamahl Simmons.
In his reply to the budget, he outlined opportunities for diversifying the economy already shared by the Progressive Labour Party and ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Progressive Labour Party MPs have called on Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, to resign after five days of protests against proposed immigration reforms.
During a heated Motion to Adjourn that ran until almost 6am yesterday, MPs crossed swo...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Politics
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Funding for financial assistance has increased by more than $5 million under the 2016/17 Budget, but many charities and community institutions have had grants from the Bermuda Government cut significantly.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister for Co...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Politics
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Public meetings about the St George’s hotel project will be held this year, according to the Bermuda Government.
Responding to questions by Progressive Labour Party backbencher Zane DeSilva, Grant Gibbons, the Acting Minister of Tourism, told the Hou...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes