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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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CATEGORY:
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
Police are being given more powers to “crush the criminal masterminds” who are cashing in on illegal lifestyles.
Officers will now be able to strip criminals such as gun traffickers, drug dealers and loan sharks of their ill-gotten gains.
They will ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Investment incentives for disadvantaged communities would be taken away by an Opposition proposal for an Island-wide Economic Empowerment Zone (EEZ).
The Progressive Labour Party last night said the One Bermuda Alliance recommendation would detract f...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Opposition Senator Michael Dunkley has said he will push for drastic cuts to Ministerial salaries to be included in the One Bermuda Alliance’s platform in the next election.
The Shadow National Security Minister told followers of the party’s Facebook...
DATE: Aug 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Bermuda will host a major international summit on health financing this November as part of the Island’s continuing debate over healthcare and cost.
The Sixth Caribbean Conference on Health Financing Initiatives is to coincide with what Health Minist...
DATE: Aug 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island will not see peace until Bermudians overcome a “materialistic mindset”, United Bermuda Party MP Kim Swan last night warned.
And Mr Swan added that Bermuda’s journey from segregation had coincided with “a massive shift in the way our famili...
DATE: Aug 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
