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Concerns over pot washers who were reportedly given short notice periods to quit their jobs were “largely manufactured in the media,” according to a Government Senator.
In August 2010, Government imposed a work permit moratorium for landscape gardene...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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The Progressive Labour Party will win the next election on the doorsteps of their constituents, several party candidates said last night.
Speaking yesterday at a public meeting at the Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall, Public Works Ministe...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Planning Department was allotted a budget of $3.9 million, the same as last year, and is expected to bring in more than $1 million in revenue, the Senate heard during the Budget debate.
Government Senator David Burt noted that the Department has ...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Justice’s $58.5 million budget was approved in the Senate yesterday without debate.
While the budget sparked a long debate in the House of Assembly, the Ministry’s budget was allotted only a half-hour for debate in the Senate. As a re...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Senate has approved legislation that would extend lower cabin tax rates in Hamilton and St George’s, among other legislation.
In a busy session on Friday, the Senate passed the Miscellaneous Taxes Amendment Act 2012, which extends the lower tax r...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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Ninety-two of Government’s vehicles were off the road for repairs at the same time, according to parliamentary responses provided by Senator Vince Ingham.
And One Bermuda Alliance Senator Michael Fahy said figures showing 237 cars were registered to ...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The One Bermuda Alliance changes its political tune to suit itself, according to Government Senator Jonathan Smith.
Sen Smith pointed to the OBA’s accusation that Government uses the global recession as a scapegoat as a prime example of that fact.
“B...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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Shops in St George’s will be allowed to open this Good Friday in order to keep cruise ship visitors entertained.
All senators in the Upper House supported the Public Holidays Amendment Act, which relaxes the long-standing rule forcing stores to stay ...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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The Senate passed a bill allowing Government employees to tap into their pensions early if they encounter financial hardships such as rent arrears or medical expenses from April 1 onwards.
The move, first announced in the Throne Speech in 2011, follo...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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Politics
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Senate approved legislation to increase the debt ceiling to $1.45 billion, despite the objections of members of the Opposition.
Junior Finance Minister Senator David Burt told the Upper Chamber that Government was committed to prudent fiscal planning...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
