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After facing accusations of sexism, a council overseeing co-parenting mediators has added two spots specifically for men.
The Co-Parenting Council launched on August 1, intending to help separating parents reach an amicable compromise over their chil...
DATE: Dec 16, 2015
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There have been 765 applications for Bermuda status since a Supreme Court ruling that opened the way for certain holders of Permanent Residents’ Certificates, the House of Assembly heard.
To date, 215 have been approved, according to Sylvan Richards,...
DATE: Dec 16, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government has raised land taxes to avert a potential $19.1 million loss in revenues brought about by the latest annual rental value figures.
The ARV has fallen due to the recession and the resultant unemployment and a drop in real estate...
DATE: Dec 16, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Andrew Simons is the One Bermuda Alliance’s chosen candidate for constituency 13, The Royal Gazette understands.
The young politician, who ran for Pembroke Central in 2012 but lost to Walton Brown, has been accepted to run for Devonshire North Centr...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Cadet Corps and the Junior Leaders will be amalgamated and will continue to operate as a company under the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
A Bill was passed in the House of Assembly to repeal and re-enact the Bermuda Cadet Corps Act 1944, with am...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Opposition MP Kim Wilson has urged the Bermuda Government to make efforts to save the closed Sandys 360 Sports Centre.
Speaking during the House of Assembly’s Motion to Adjourn on Friday, Ms Wilson called on the Government to look into ways it could ...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda has to work hard to create a more “welcoming and progressive society” to attract the brightest Bermudians back to the Island.
This is the view of Andrew Simons who was yesterday confirmed as the One Bermuda Alliance’s candidate for constituen...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Community groups and charities preparing Christmas hampers for the needy are being urged to work with the Salvation Army to ensure the donations go as far as possible,
Speaking in the House of Assembly, One Bermuda Alliance MP Suzann Holshouser said ...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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Politics
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A national plan is needed to tackle the issue of homelessness in Bermuda, according to Opposition MP Michael Weeks.
Opening a take-note debate in the House of Assembly on Friday, the Shadow Minister of Health and Community Affairs said treating homel...
DATE: Dec 14, 2015
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Politics
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A motion to look into allegations of “extortion and bribery” against three government ministers was withdrawn last night by Opposition MP Wayne Furbert.
The motion, which was tabled by Mr Furbert, proposed that the House should discuss calling on the...
DATE: Dec 12, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes