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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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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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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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Paula Cox has praised Bermudians for the way they have coped with the recession.
She made the comments during a speech delivered on Friday in the Cayman Islands, which was released by her press officer last night.
“I’d like to say something a...
DATE: Mar 26, 2012
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Politics
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Costs at the Island’s post offices will increase as of April 1, according to Minister of Economy Trade and Industry Patrice Minors.
Post Box rental fees, Express Mail Service fees and Customs Clearance and processing fees are all set to rise, while n...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Politics
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Bermuda Monetary Authority fees for special purpose insurers will be cut by almost 50 percent under legislation approved by the Senate.
Registration fees will be reduced from $11,600 to $6,000 in an attempt to make it more attractive for that group o...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Politics
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Senators approved a bill allowing Government to withhold its contributions to the civil servants’ pension fund for one year.
The measure will free up $31 million to be spent elsewhere during the next fiscal year. The Opposition One Bermuda Alliance t...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Politics
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The updated bus schedule that Government promised during the Budget presentation is long-overdue, according to Opposition Senator Michael Fahy.
According to Government, the current operating schedule, which dates back to 1999, is being rewritten and ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Politics
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