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Government’s plans to address pricey medical payments have been welcomed as people are avoiding the doctor because they can’t afford to pay.
The Bermuda Health Council (BHeC) supports Premier Paula Cox’s aim to address the cost of upfront payments an...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Criminals face having their illegally gained property seized as part of law changes to crack down on gang violence.
Premier Paula Cox’s Throne Speech also pledged to increase fines for gang-related crimes, and restructure the Inter-Agency Gang Task F...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government plans to implement changes put forward by the Price Commission in order to reduce the cost of food.
And the Energy Commission is looking into the fuel surcharge in an effort to further reduce strain on homes and businesses.
During Friday’s...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A shared parenting law is being hailed as the way for moms and dads to work together to guide impressionable children away from gang violence.
Plans for Government to introduce new parenting legislation were welcomed by campaigners who believe both p...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Educators could soon require specialised certification based on subjects or specific role in their school.
In Friday’s Throne Speech, Government promised to bring forward amendments to the Bermuda Educators Council Act 2002, which would ensure that t...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government’s political opponents have denounced the Throne Speech as electioneering.
The Speech is far from being “bold and decisive”, according to Craig Cannonier, Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance.
“What we see is an election document that throws...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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Government will look at the possibility of putting forward legislation to make discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation illegal, according to the Throne Speech.
While some activists said the announcement was encouraging, others said it sou...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A campaigner who called for an end to land licences said Government should reimburse those who bought land licences should the controversial scheme end.
Ronnie Viera praised Government’s announcement that it would re-evaluate and likely abolish land ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition spokeswoman for seniors Louise Jackson has questioned why Throne Speech promises for Bermuda’s elderly weren’t implemented years ago.
“Better late than never,” said Ms Jackson, of the pledge to table an amendment to the Human Rights Act el...
DATE: Nov 05, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government has announced it’s reviewing the 60/40 ownership rule in a bid to help companies in Bermuda raise capital in the tight economy.
The move was yesterday welcomed by the business community, with the Chamber of Commerce and Bermuda Stock Excha...
DATE: Nov 05, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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