7581 results returned for search: "" category ("Politics" AND "News")
Bermuda must reinvent itself in order to survive, according to Premier Craig Cannonier.
In a national address delivered last night, Mr Cannonier said Government has an “aggressive agenda” to help turn the Island’s economy around, but tough decisions ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban is calling on Government to clarify the status of a planned $300 million redevelopment of Hamilton’s waterfront.
And he pointed out that the controversial development, put together more than a year ago by the...
DATE: Dec 18, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
E-mails reveal deep rift over backdated stipends
By Gareth Finighan
Although Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge has maintained that there is no split between members of his Team Hamilton group, a heated e-mail exchange between councillors over the de...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
Corporation of Hamilton councillors will receive more than $120,000 in back payments for attending committee meetings — just days after an independent inquiry into the municipality found evidence of widespread maladministration.
But the decision to g...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A year ago today the One Bermuda Alliance won the general election, ending 14 years of power for the Progressive Labour Party. Since then, the new administration has delivered its first Budget and two Throne Speeches, pledging to create more jobs and...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
Councillor Keith Davis is set to pick up a Christmas bonus of around $20,000 this week, while Alderman Carlton Simmons can expect to take home more than $16,000.
The two men are the leading earners on the Corporation’s nine-man elected board, sitting...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
MPs clashed last night in the House of Assembly, as legislators grappled with the sweeping recommendations of the Spending and Government Expenditure (SAGE) Commission.
Their debate skirted specifics, but underscored a deep partisan divide over cutti...
DATE: Dec 14, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
After two hour robust debate the Liquor Licence Amendment Act 2013 was passed, paving the way for alcohol to be served seven-days-a-week, including Sunday’s.
But the eventual passage did not come without objections by a number of MPs.
Progressive Lab...
DATE: Dec 14, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
A marathon session is in store for today’s House of Assembly, with the final report of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission coming up for discussion.
And today marks the last opportunity this year for Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Broc...
DATE: Dec 13, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Customs duty break for energy-saving machinery could potentially ease Bermuda’s soaring electricity and food prices, after MPs approved the Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 3) Act.
The break, which applies to equipment known as demand side management ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2013
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
