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The City of Hamilton has finally shared documents on the proposed waterfront development project with Government.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy today confirmed the information had been received “after several months of continuous requests”.
Said...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Attorney General Mark Pettingill has apologised for comments he made in the House of Assembly criticising religiously motivated opponents of the sexual orientation amendment to the Human Rights Act.
Mr Pettingill said he recognised "on reflection" th...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Senators passed into law the Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act 2013, clearing the way for money confiscated from criminals to go to community based organisations. But not before the Opposition Progressive Labour Party members attempted to amend the leg...
DATE: Jun 20, 2013
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Work permit violations by employers will soon become “ticketable offences” carrying fines of up to $5,000.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy announced the initiative as part of plans to strengthen the Department of Immigration’s enforcement powers o...
DATE: Jun 20, 2013
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Premier Craig Cannonier is being urged to evaluate whether Mark Pettingill should remain Attorney General.
Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott said Government’s top legal adviser has given “questionable advice” to the Cabinet on at least three d...
DATE: Jun 19, 2013
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The PLP has demanded an apology from Attorney General Mark Pettingill for “offensive and hateful” comments made towards the Christian community.
During the House of Assembly debate on changes to the Human Rights Act on Friday, Mr Pettingill said the ...
DATE: Jun 18, 2013
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Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley received a loud round of support yesterday when he disclosed the new substance abuse treatment centre in Dockyard will be named the Nelson Bascome Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment.
“The late Honourable Membe...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Premier Craig Cannonier is optimistic that Bermuda’s concerns over a new tax treaty to combat tax evasion will be addressed by end of business today.
But as Bermuda prepares to host a meeting with other Overseas Territories, Mr Cannonier remains guar...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Parliament has passed landmark legislation prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination, following after a nine-hour debate yesterday.
While there were some dissenting voices, the majority of MPs spoke in favour of the Human Rights Amendment Act 201...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Business visitors attending meetings here will soon have a separate line when they go through Immigration, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said yesterday.
And the requirement to carry a paper work permit on arrival at the airport may soon be a thi...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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