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Opposition Senate Leader Jeanne Atherden has criticised Government for leaving little time for debate, calling it a “deliberate attempt so that questions are not asked”.
Senator Jeanne Atherden said this had become a “pattern” particularly in areas ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Opposition Senate leader Jeanne Atherden yesterday questioned why funds had been cut for a group which provides overseas medical assistance for the “most vulnerable”.
Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association (LCCA) had its annual grant halved from $2 m...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Government Senate leader David Burch defended the axing of the East End morning ferry service.
Responding to the United Bermuda Party’s criticism of the Budget move, Sen Burch told the Senate cash-strapped Government either had to be cut the morning ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Island’s national debt is “manageable” and “sustainable” when compared to other modern and developed economies, according to Junior Finance Minister David Burt.
Senator Burt made the statement during a debate on the Government Loans Amendment Ac...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley yesterday urged Government not to “play games with public safety” as he questioned how police can tackle rising violent crime with a reduced budget.
Government Senate leader David Burch had defended t...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister David Burch yesterday said the Hustle Truck could be expanded after the private sector stepped forward when Government’s funds ran dry.
Senator Burch complained the “outcry” over the venture’s apparent demise had in fact co...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Suspected criminals could see conditions attached to their police bail in future if it’s believed it would protect their safety.
An amendment to the Bail Act, tabled on Friday March 18, adds to the list of circumstances in which officers may apply co...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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Elections to the Corporations of Hamilton and St George will be run in the same way as national elections if legislation tabled on Friday is passed.
Government moved to reform Corporation elections through the Municipalities Reform Act last year.
Dur...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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The House of Assembly has approved a 1.5 percent increase in hospital fees, intended to help battle rising operating costs.
Debating the Bermuda Hospitals Board (Hospital Fees) Regulations 2011 on Friday night, Health Minister Zane DeSilva said that ...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Child abuse and neglect have increased as a result of families in crisis, according to Senator LaVerne Furbert.
Sen Furbert also said the Department of Financial Assistance’s Budget has been cut by $1 million despite the fact that 400 additional peop...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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Politics
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