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Electronic tagging is to be introduced so that police officers can keep tabs on the movements of suspected criminals.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly yesterday that police needed to get tough on gang members be...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Suspects held on firearms offences could soon be held in Westgate before they are charged because of amendments to the Firearms Act.
On Friday, the Firearms Amendment Act 2011 was passed in the House of Assembly, allowing firearms suspects to be held...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
“Please take your seats” is usually a straightforward enough instruction for politicians in the House of Assembly.
But with the future of Bermuda’s political scene hanging in the balance, these were all-important words from Speaker Stanley Lowe at th...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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MPs have paid tribute to big-hearted Austin Thomas who would happily dish out advice to help further their political careers.
Scores of politicians paid tribute to the life of teacher and politician Mr Thomas in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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The Bermuda Democratic Alliance is on the verge of dissolving as its members urge people to “make the bold move” to support the party merger.
Senior members have declared that “history is being made” and the future of Bermuda is about to begin with t...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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Retired officers could be called upon to help investigate the public’s complaints against the police.
National Security Minister has revealed he may start to seek retired police officers “with investigatory experience” to work at the Police Complaint...
DATE: May 14, 2011
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Politics
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Tougher laws to tackle Bermuda’s worsening gun crime are to be put under scrutiny today.
MPs in the House of Assembly will discuss The Bail Amendment Act and The Firearms Amendment Act which both aim to give police extra powers.
Under the amendments ...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Politics
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UBP leader Kim Swan made a last-minute bid to convince members to join forces with businessman Harold Darrell instead of the BDA.
Mr Swan said the UBP had become “preoccupied with the BDA” and pleaded with them to embrace another party that “represen...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Politics
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Rebel UBP members admit last-minute legal proceedings will probably change very little apart from their conscience.
Those responsible for the temporary court injunction, which has stalled the party’s planned merger, admit “it’s about principle and p...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Politics
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It has taken about ten years of talking but transport and union bosses still can’t reach an agreement on the new bus timetable.
Transport Minister Terry Lister has announced that the decade-long dispute will now have to be settled by independent arbi...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Politics
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