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Britain will pledge not to let the corruption which enveloped Turks and Caicos occur in any of its other Overseas Territories, in a Foreign Office white paper.
A draft version of the document, seen by The Royal Gazette, says the UK is “committed to t...
DATE: Jun 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Senate yesterday unanimously approved legislation aimed at promoting good governance, with both parties calling the bill a step forward.
Attorney General Kim Wilson said the Good Governance Act 2012 would discourage financial abuse by Ministers a...
DATE: Jun 28, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards came under fire by the PLP this week following his criticism of Government efforts to appease the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
While the Progressive Labour Party said Mr Richards proposed...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Political newcomer Nicholas Kempe, 29, was rolled out yesterday as the candidate who will stand for the One Bermuda Alliance in Constituency 18 — Pembroke West Central.
OBA leader Craig Cannonier introduced the new candidate as part of the “OBA new g...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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Politics
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Ship owners will have greater responsibility to provide medical care for those working on their vessel, under amendments tabled in the House of Assembly.
Every seafarer will have a right to material assistance and support from the ship owner for the ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert has highlighted the need to provide “the most value-added vacation experience” for Bermuda’s visitors.
The Minister said that was the message which resonated clearly when he attended the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism A...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Struggling pensioners who own their own homes or have an interest in property are still being denied state financial aid, Opposition politician Louise Jackson claimed.
The One Bermuda Alliance MP said despite amended regulations which came into effec...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Visitors and the travelling public are being badly affected by Bermuda’s failing buses, Shadow Transport Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin told MPs..
The Opposition MP spoke out in the House of Assembly about the fact that 18 buses were out of service...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards called on the Premier to reveal the amount of a bond Government is planning to issue to raise cash to fund current expenses and service existing debt.
The Opposition MP told the House of Assembly he was “taking th...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
MPs have approved legislation which will allow Bermuda to meet its obligations to the US under a recently ratified treaty on legal assistance in criminal matters.
The instrument of ratification for the treaty was signed by US President Barack Obama a...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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