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The lack of human rights for the elderly and homosexuals are “glaring anomalies” repeatedly met with a “deafening silence” from Government, according to Senator Kathy Michelmore.
The Shadow Health Minister has today accused Government of being “disin...
DATE: Aug 05, 2011
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National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief is urging people “not to panic” as he says he will reallocate additional funds to stop the police running out of money.
Mr Perinchief today spoke out about “the budget stretch” explaining that an overspend ...
DATE: Aug 05, 2011
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Bermuda Employers’ Council welcomed Government’s plans to retrain unemployed workers as it noted the Island unemployment problem spreads wide.
BEC, which has previously estimated 3,000 people have lost jobs in a two-year period, said the recent Unemp...
DATE: Aug 05, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A massive marketing blitz is now under way to try to turn around Bermuda's struggling tourism industry.
Tourism Minister Patrice Minors has revealed she is trying to boost visitor numbers with “aggressive sales and marketing efforts to promote touris...
DATE: Aug 05, 2011
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A bill establishing an independent immigration appeals tribunal was given the green light by the Senate yesterday.
Introducing the bill, Junior National Security Minister Jonathan Smith said Bermuda’s democracy was strengthened by the Bermuda Immigra...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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Politics
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The average age of unemployed people is 38, according to Government’s recent Unemployed Registration Drive.
Just over 1,000 people registered at the initiative designed to find out the needs of those who have fallen victim to the economic crisis, Eco...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Senate yesterday approved plans for an insurance scheme providing a safety net for people if a bank fails.
The One Bermuda Alliance gave its support to the Deposit Insurance Act, which gives insurance coverage to depositors in banks and credit un...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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Politics
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Good governance has been a priority for the Progressive Labour Party since Paula Cox became Premier, Senate Leader Kim Wilson said yesterday.
The Economy Minister said the Good Governance Act proves the commitment the PLP has shown to accountability ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda can import medicine from any country in the world, as long as the drugs are eligible for sale in the US, Canada or EU member states.
Junior Health Minister Cromwell Shakir told the Senate yesterday that cheaper generic drugs had resulted in s...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert noted the United Bermuda Party didn’t protect homosexuals and older people from discrimination when it was in power as she defended her Government’s record on human rights.
Two Independent Senators and one from the ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
