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Training initiatives and capital projects in the Budget statement would be welcome news for the building industry, according to Construction Association of Bermuda president Charles Dunstan.
Mr Dunstan said he hoped to see Government continue to enco...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Financial Assistance faces a harrowing Budget tomorrow, with a $45 million cap likely — cutting it short of last year’s unprecedented $50 million.
But helping agencies across the Island see no end in sight to the rise in people who need support.
“Cu...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tourism authority chiefs have pledged to focus on increasing the Island’s return on investment, whatever today’s Budget announcement holds.
Meanwhile, for the Bermuda Hotel Association, it is a case of “more of the same, please” as hoteliers hope tha...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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Politics
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Constituencies 32 through 36 of the Progressive Labour Party will be combining on a series of activities under the banner of “Unity in the Community”.
Constituency 35 MP Dennis Lister said: “Last year the western branches renewed our longstanding tra...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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Politics
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Government has received 620 applications for Bermudian status by Permanent Residence Certificate holders, according to Senator Michael Fahy.
Speaking in the Senate, Sen Fahy said that of those who had applied under section 20B of the Bermuda Immigrat...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians will get chance to offer their thoughts on the proposed redevelopment of the LF Wade International Airport at a public meeting tomorrow.
It’s also expected that reasons will be explained as to why the Accountant General gave Government per...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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By Owain Johnston-Barnes
Online “wanted posters” could soon be introduced to locate those in Bermuda illegally, according to Senator Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs.
Speaking in the Senate today, Sen Fahy said: “The Department of Immigrati...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The OBA’s vision for improving the economy is what attracted lifelong PLP member Vic Ball to join the current Government as senator back in November.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette Vic Ball, who was principal purchasing and supply officer for the pre...
DATE: Feb 17, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Newly appointed Senator Georgia Marshall has pledged to be a “positive force” in Bermuda politics as she prepares to assume her position in the Senate this week.
Mrs Marshall was sworn in as part of the One Bermuda Alliance Senate team by Governor Ge...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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A trip to the UK by Finance Minister Bob Richards and the Cabinet Secretary to take part in a conference cost almost $20,000, according to the Ministerial travel website.
According to the website, Mr Richards and Cabinet Secretary Derrick Binns left ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes