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Britons head to the polls tomorrow in what is tipped to be an especially close General Election, but what are the potential ramifications for Bermuda?
Over the years, the Island has been no stranger to election season threats from overseas against it...
DATE: May 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Minister of Home Affairs Senator Michael Fahy has issued the following statement with regards to Par-la-Ville car park:
Over two weeks ago I gave a press conference where I advised the public that the Par-la-Ville car park was in receivership. At t...
DATE: Apr 29, 2015
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Politics
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The resolution of Bermuda’s immigration policy is “crucial” for the economy, Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said yesterday.
“This is not an immigration issue, this is an economic issue,” he said.
“Getting it right for the long-term is crucial...
DATE: Apr 10, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
The debate over who said what during a meeting on immigration reform held between Premier Michael Dunkley and Walton Brown, the Shadow Minister of Immigration, continues to rumble on as both sides refuse to back down.
Despite wanting to avoid a “he ...
DATE: Mar 31, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Premier Michael Dunkley has claimed that Shadow Immigration Minister Walton Brown approved legislation which sparked a march on the Senate.
However Mr Brown has responded that the Premier’s comments were “not accurate” and that he would adjust the ex...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Senate may have approved immigration amendments hotly opposed by the Progressive Labour Party — but Opposition senators were nonetheless steadfast in their disapproval.
The reason why no “nay” votes came from PLP senators Marc Daniels, Renee Ming...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The One Bermuda Alliance will host a town hall meeting at Penno’s Wharf tonight hosted by the ruling party’s Members of Parliament for the area.
Kenneth Bascome, Nandi Outerbridge and Suzanne Roberts-Holshouser will oversee brief presentations by a v...
DATE: Mar 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Hundreds of protesters interrupted last night’s sitting of the Senate to demand a “bipartisan, collaborative dialogue” on immigration reform.
Police ordered the public to leave the Cabinet Building after Senate president Carol Ann Bassett brought pro...
DATE: Mar 26, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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New legislation has been introduced by Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy to broaden the properties available to Permanent Resident Certificate holders in a move aimed at boosting the Island’s housing market.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette after yeste...
DATE: Mar 21, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson is urging Government MPs to get behind an Opposition bill designed to make it easier for stores and restaurants to donate food.
Ms Wilson tabled the Good Samaritan (Food Donation) Act 2015 last month, which aims to p...
DATE: Mar 20, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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