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More than half of registered voters support the Bermuda Government’s Pathways to Status Bill, with just over a quarter against, according to a poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
The controversial legislation, which has been the subject of indust...
DATE: Mar 16, 2016
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One Bermuda Alliance MP Leah Scott has pleaded with her party colleagues not to push ahead with Pathways to Status in its existing form, saying the proposals “may well be the right thing to do, but it is not right at this time”.
However, OBA chairwom...
DATE: Mar 16, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Deputy Opposition Leader David Burt has reiterated calls for Government to withdraw Pathways to Status immigration in favour of open and constructive consultation.
“The approach taken by the Ministers Michael Fahy and Trevor Moniz thus far has caused...
DATE: Mar 16, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Responding to yesterday’s immigration reform protest at Sessions House, the Premier has called the Bermuda Government’s proposed legislation “a step for the long-term economic health of the Bermudian people”.The rally of 1,500 people saw MPs prevente...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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A huge crowd gathered on the grounds of Cabinet Building last night in support of the controversial Pathways to Status legislation.
The candlelit vigil was a response to the slew of protests against the Bermuda Government’s proposed immigration refor...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Politics
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority came under fire for declining air arrivals as the House of Assembly debated the body’s budget on Friday night.
Reading the brief on behalf of tourism minister Shawn Crockwell, who was absent owing to illness, Patricia Go...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A resolution has been found in the dispute between the Bermuda Police Association and the Bermuda Government, according to Michael Dunkley.
Speaking in a budget debate, the Premier said a joint statement by the parties would be issued in the near fut...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Shadow Minister of Home Affairs has expressed “serious concerns” about the future of the Post Office, suggesting the Bermuda Government may be planning to close it for good.
Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, Walter Roban pointed to th...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Politics
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Changes to the standard health insurance providing additional benefits without increased costs have been approved by the House of Assembly.
Opening debate on the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2016, health minister Jeanne Atherden said she was please...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Increases to the tourism authority fee will not be as high as expected, the Minister of Economic Development told the House of Assembly.
Grant Gibbons said the hotelier’s tax for each guest would be set at 4.5 per cent and not 5.5 per cent as set ou...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Politics
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