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Most whites are of the view that Government should call the next election as soon as possible, according to the latest poll conducted by MindMaps for The Royal Gazette.
A representative sample of 400 registered voters were interviewed by telephone fo...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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Senator Walwyn Hughes has retired from the Upper Chamber after a 15-year stint, Government House announced yesterday.
Chartered accountant James Jardine has been appointed as his replacement.
“No one could have shown a stronger commitment,” said Gove...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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Government and Opposition Senators sparred as the Upper House prepared to adjourn for Christmas, with One Bermuda Alliance Senator Michael Fahy accusing Government of empty rhetoric.
“One thing we keep hearing is that this a Government that makes ver...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation moving Bermuda from deeds-based property transactions to a parcel-based land registration system has been approved by the Senate.
The landmark Land Title Registration Act 2011 was supported by all Senators. But a major concern was about p...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Economy Minister Patrice Minors announced a new programme aimed at supporting the suffering retail sector after a day of visiting Hamilton stores.
The EEZy Shopping, Dining and Living Money Programme will offer those shopping before the end of the ye...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senators yesterday approved Government’s proposal to scale down the Warwick/Paget ferry fare hike to a 25 percent increase.
The fare had initially been $2.50, but was doubled to $5 on November 1, sparking a boycott from angry commuters.
Opposition S...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Politics
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Senators were unanimous in passing the Electronic Monitoring Act 2011 which allows authorities to monitor the movements of those on bail, probation and parole using Internet, cellular and GPS technology.
And Government defended the tendering process...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Politics
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The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said former Environment Minister Walter Roban was wrong to approve “flawed” planning appeals by two colleagues.
In a statement, the organisation said the planning applications by Health Minist...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Expressing surprise that Bermuda’s carbon emissions are twice the world average, Senators pledged support for Government’s Energy White Paper with Opposition Senators questioning the cost of some of the document’s aims.
As Bermuda explores alternativ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Young Bermudians are being called by the One Bermuda Alliance to speak their minds before an open mic tonight.
The OBA youth group Future Bermuda Alliance is hosting the discussion, in the back room of Docksider Pub on Front Street, from 7pm to 9pm.
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DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
