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Bermuda could be facing serious financial cuts due to poor Government revenue according to the Bermuda Democratic Alliance.
Yesterday Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox told the House of Assembly Government received $446 million in revenue during...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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New regulations allowing visitors to stay in Tucker's Point villas all year round will create a “gated community” and unfairness to Bermudians, according to United Bermuda Party MP Trevor Moniz.
But Government hit back, saying it was a sensible and n...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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It cost Government $1 to purchase former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith's car for the Govenment fleet, it was revealed yesterday.
The Education Minister's Peugot 206 was repainted dark blue and given a GP license plate when she returned to Cabinet last ...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Marc Bean is backing family spirit to bring an end to a spate of break-ins in Warwick South Central.
The Progressive Labour Party candidate the strong favourite to succeed his mentor Ewart Brown as the Constituency 26 MP says his canvassing has revea...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Sylvan Richards hopes the Progressive Labour Party is about to find itself in a hole as big as the one it’s taken the past seven years to fix in Smiths Avenue.
Since around 2003, residents have been complaining to Government about the dangerous 5ft d...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Opened a month before the last General Election as a place for people of all ages to gather and play, Olivebank Community Field was supposed to help bring families of Warwick South Central together.
Young people have certainly taken advantage of the ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Susan Jackson, daughter of United Bermuda Party MP Louise Jackson, was yesterday named the UBP candidate for Southampton East Central.
Ms Jackson will be running against Minister of Health Zane DeSilva for the seat.
Southampton East Central is expect...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The United Bermuda Party has called for Government to cut spending to keep the Island from falling deeper into debt.
Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Opposition Senate leader Jeanne Atherden said that while Premier Paula Cox had promised savings,...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A succession of money-related bills are up for debate today as the House of Assembly sits for what could be the final time before Christmas.
The most likely items for discussion are proposed four percent pension rises for retired public sector worker...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert yesterday accused child welfare campaigner Sheelagh Cooper of exaggerating the extent of Bermuda's poverty.
The head of the Coalition for the Protection of Children stated last week that 50 percent of black female-h...
DATE: Dec 09, 2010
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