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Opposition MPs launched a scathing attack on the Bermuda Government’s bid to strengthen their stewardship of the Corporation of Hamilton, citing allegations of serious wrongdoing.
They branded the move to debate the Municipalities Amendment Act 2015 ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2015
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Efforts are being made to oust Marc Bean from his position as leader of the Progressive Labour Party according to sources within his own party.
Members have pointed to poor poll results and a string of controversies including Mr Bean’s continuing cou...
DATE: Jul 08, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Rolfe Commissiong voiced concerns that too many students had been turned away from the summer employment programme under the National Training Plan warning government “not to set the bar too high that it puts out qualifie...
DATE: Jul 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An Act has gone before legislators allowing the Bermuda Government to retain half of criminal proceeds seized by overseas jurisdictions.
The Proceeds Of Crime (Asset Retention) Amendment Act 2015 would allow 50 per cent, or such amounts as the minist...
DATE: Jul 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police benefits allowing 100 per cent coverage of health insurance should be reviewed, Shadow National Security Minister Walter Roban said, while affirming the Opposition’s support for the service.
“If the Bermuda Government is serious about cutting ...
DATE: Jul 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A slightly darker tint on car windscreens is to be allowed, along with the use of hands-free technology such as Bluetooth, under legislation coming to the House of Assembly.
The announcement came from Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism Developm...
DATE: Jul 04, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy was denounced at length by the Progressive Labour Party as thwarting a Bermudian worker from getting a job, as rancor continued over the Ombudsman’s criticism of the Department of Immigration.
Deputy Opposition Lead...
DATE: Jul 04, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Sick leave for public workers and its impact on service remains under discussion, Premier Michael Dunkley said after revealing lengthy spells of sick leave taken by seven Police officers.
“I have discussed this with the Commissioner and he, like othe...
DATE: Jul 04, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government has paid out a total of $15.8 million to lawyers in the last two fiscal years.
The figures were revealed by Finance Minister Bob Richards, in response to questions from Progressive Labour Party Member of Parliament Derrick Burg...
DATE: Jul 03, 2015
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Politics
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Former Premier Alex Scott believes that the motion to censure House of Assembly Speaker Randy Horton is already doing a tactical job “just by sitting there”.
Progressive Labour Party leader Marc Bean told The Royal Gazette this week that he was purpo...
DATE: Jul 02, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan