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Government’s emphasis on illicit drugs to fund the Confiscated Asset Fund, as opposed to white collar crime that pays much higher dividends, has been questioned by Shadow Minister of Public Safety Michael Scott.
The Proceeds of Crime Amendment Act 20...
DATE: Jun 10, 2013
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party yesterday tabled two good governance motions for debate.
PLP whip Lovitta Foggo gave notice for the first which reads: “As a measure of good governance, this Honourable House believes that all Government Report...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Bermuda should not attend the tax evasion summit in the UK, Opposition MP Walton Brown insisted yesterday.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette at the House of Assembly Mr Brown noted that Bermuda has periodically had to prove that it’s not a tax haven and ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2013
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Government has received five proposals from investors looking to take over the Grand Atlantic development.
The proposed projects could see the Warwick property used for tourism, as a seniors’ residence or mixed use.
The closing date for applicants w...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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Legislators are set to debate a bill which would facilitate the transfer of cash obtained through crime to community groups.
The Proceeds of Crime Amendment 2013, sponsored by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley, will set the stage for fulfilling ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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Politics
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Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain has questioned this newspaper’s practices, saying its editorial leadership has only itself to blame for a widespread perception of bias in favour of the governing party.
Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Sen Rabain...
DATE: Jun 07, 2013
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Politics
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Opposition Senators had their say on the “jetgate” affair yesterday, criticising Government for risking the country’s reputation and calling for full disclosure about the affair.
But Government maintained its position that there had been no breach of...
DATE: Jun 06, 2013
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Politics
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The private jet used to transport the Premier and two of his Ministers to a Washington DC meeting had been here three times before the now infamous trip, The Royal Gazette can confirm.
And it would have cost more than $40,000 to charter.
The Gulfstre...
DATE: Jun 06, 2013
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Politics
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Lessons have been learned from the “Jetgate” affair, and the public will be made fully aware when Ministers travel in future, said Premier Craig Cannonier.
But with the Premier insisting that no code of conduct had been breached, it is unclear wheth...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Politics
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Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards has announced new protocols for special development orders.
Under the new protocols SDOs will follow the normal consultation and assessment procedures as any other planning application, but would b...
DATE: Jun 03, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
