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The row over voting rights in Hamilton will be rekindled today as MPs debate an order connected to municipality reform.
The Municipalities (Election) Order aims to allow elections in Hamilton and St George’s to be run in the same way as national elec...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister David Burch called statements by British MP Andrew Rosindell disrespectful, saying the Conservative backbencher didn’t have the right to dictate policy.
Speaking at the close of the motion to adjourn in the Senate on Wednes...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Orders to create Economic Empowerment Zones (EEZs) in St George’s and Somerset have been approved in the Senate.
Economy Minister Kim Wilson said the new EEZs would help to encourage entrepreneurs and support existing businesses in the east and west ...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The salaries of MPs and Senators are unlikely to be increased any time soon, Premier Paula Cox has revealed.
But the Finance Minister would not say whether she will recommend to Cabinet that it order a review of the amount paid to parliamentarians, i...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Senators have passed a handful of bills, including one that increases the cost of the minimum health insurance package by 6.8 percent.
Government Senator Cromwell Shakir said the standard premium rate would cost $252.27 per month from April 1, up $1...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
