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Campaigner Ronnie Viera says Government’s reversal of the controversial land licences rule is too late to restore his faith in the way it handles property laws.
Mr Viera remains angry that he was told to sell an investment property bought several yea...
DATE: Feb 18, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief yesterday defended Government’s handling of a controversial land policy in Parliament yesterday.
Mr Perinchief faced robust questioning from Opposition figures shortly after announcing the key changes.
But ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2012
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Politics
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Russia-based S7 Airlines this month acquired its 30th Airbus aircraft all of which are registered in Bermuda.
Transport Minister Derrick Burgess yesterday announced that the Russian airline, which recently became a full member of the Oneworld Allianc...
DATE: Feb 18, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cabinet has approved changes to controversial land policies which restricted property rights in Bermuda.
Mixed status couples will no longer have to obtain a licence to buy land provided it is for their first home.
And Government will revert to a pol...
DATE: Feb 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Government has acknowledged that the civil servants’ pension scheme is unsustainable and plans a review.
And it expected that the review would take place during a one-year freeze of the scheme.
This is revealed in the answers to 25 questions put to P...
DATE: Feb 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The economy, education and crime are “the three pillars of concern” for the Bermudian electorate, One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier told a public forum.
“People are telling us they’re confused by what’s going on, and the latest has been the...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s public sector workers have not accepted the Premier Paula Cox’s pay cut and pensions contribution freeze package.
But indications are that there is strong willingness to work with the Government in hammering out agreement on the way forward...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Former Senate President Alfred (Alf) Oughton was fondly recalled by family and members of the Upper House yesterday.
The 83-year-old died on Monday and a funeral date has been set for February 24.
Said daughter-in-law Nancy: “To me, most people have ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government Senator Diallo Rabain called upon workers who feel discriminated against to speak up in the wake of a human rights inquiry ruling against Apex Construction.
Shortly before the Senate adjourned, Mr Rabain declared himself “appalled, absolut...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A petition signed by more than 3,000 people rejecting a potential duty hike has been presented to Premier Paula Cox.
The petition, filled with signatures collected between January 23 and February 10, calls for the Premier to leave the duty on persona...
DATE: Feb 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
