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Premier Paula Cox, Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess and Economy Minister Kim Wilson are leading a delegation to Washington, DC.
Jobs, reinsurance, border control, agriculture, energy and the environment are among the issues up for discussion as Ms Cox ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
One Bermuda Alliance Senator Craig Cannonier called on Bermudians to “raise our game” or risk losing overseas customers.
Mr Cannonier’s remarks followed a visitor’s complaint that surly bus drivers had affected the quality of her stay in Bermuda.
New...
DATE: Jun 13, 2011
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Politics
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Former United Bermuda Party MP Darius Tucker yesterday completed his journey across the floor to the Progressive Labour Party, telling The Royal Gazette: “It’s not a matter of ideology.”
The Hamilton South MP said what’s in his heart is more importan...
DATE: Jun 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The number of people taking advantage of free food programmes has risen dramatically in recent months, according to charities involved in feeding the needy.
Seven organisations who dish out meals around the Island have joined together to form the Ber...
DATE: Jun 11, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Heavier trucks will be allowed on Bermuda’s roads under legislation which passed through the House of Assembly yesterday.
The maximum weight of fully loaded fuel tankers will go up 50 percent, from 22,000 pounds to 33,000 pounds, as part of the Motor...
DATE: Jun 11, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The United Bermuda Party’s two remaining MPs have called meetings in each of their constituencies to gauge public feeling, as well as assessing their own political futures.
Former Opposition leader Kim Swan, who says he remains determined to “serve o...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Progressive Labour Party Senator LaVerne Furbert is said to be challenging her cousin Wayne Furbert for his House of Assembly seat in Hamilton West.
The pair are locked in a three-way battle with businessman Charles Clarke in Constituency Six as the ...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Shadow Health Minister Kathy Michelmore yesterday warned alarming obesity statistics could be about to get even worse as she urged Government to expand a new schools wellness programme.
Junior Health Minister Cromwell Shakir had said about 14 student...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Good parenting is the key to improving the social skills of children, Government Senate Leader Kim Wilson said yesterday as she urged parents to focus on bringing the next generation up properly.
Senator Wilson told the Upper House parents need to le...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Legislation tightening up Bermuda’s laws over adoption and psychological practice passed through the Senate yesterday.
The Psychological Practitioners Amendment Act firms up requirements on qualification, training and experience.
Junior Health Minist...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
