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Gang members who commit crimes will have up to five years added to their sentences under new legislation tabled in Parliament yesterday.
In addition, those who help gangsters commit an offence can be found guilty of that same offence themselves, and ...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Bermuda is being subjected to “slow torture” by an international economic organisation, according to Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards.
The One Bermuda Alliance MP told the House of Assembly his party viewed the Organization for Economic Cooperati...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Hundreds of free reflective vests and key chains have been handed out by the Road Safety Council in a bid to boost the safety of cyclists and pedestrians.
The giveaway took place at Harbour Nights on Front Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday June 13.
Outl...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Auditor General Heather Matthews called for greater efforts chasing up delinquent employers as pension and tax arrears climbed once again.
And Government’s Consolidated Fund for 2009 failed to get a clean bill of health, for the second year in a row,...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Attorney General will play a more direct role dealing with other jurisdictions in the fight against international crime, under legislation due to be debated today.
Amendments being discussed at the House of Assembly name the AG as the point of co...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The war of words continued last night with the Progressive Labour Party's Public Relations Officers Curtis Williams firing off another salvo on term limits in Bermuda.
Mr Williams charged the Shadow Minister of Finance, ET Bob Richards “just can't he...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Politics
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Neighbourhoods must stand together to tackle the issue of crime, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Speaking at a recent meeting organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Perinchief told an audience of almost 100 west end r...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A bill aimed at empowering the Tourism Board was approved in the Senate, despite concerns Opposition it does not go far enough.
The Tourism Board Act 2012 details the make-up and statutory powers of the 16-member tourism board.
Junior Tourism Ministe...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation that lays out the framework for future referendums was approved by the Senate yesterday.
During the morning debate on the Referendum Act 2012, the Opposition questioned if referendums would be binding or if there could be a higher thresho...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Public Relations Officer for the Progressive Labour Party Curtis Williams fired back yesterday on the Shadow Minister of Finance’s call for the lifting of term limits in Bermuda.
One Bermuda Alliance MP ET Bob Richards on Monday suggested Bermuda wou...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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