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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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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
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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Politics
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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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Politics
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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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CATEGORY:
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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The Post Office has transformed its performance following new rules forcing people to have their mailboxes properly numbered and labelled.
Junior Economy Minister Ashfield DeVent said 92 percent of all mail is now delivered within two working days up...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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Politics
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United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan fears Government will have to pay for damages after handing out an improper licence for private jet services at the airport.
Sovereign Flight Support was given permission to provide services in 2007 but it later e...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Junior Environment Minister David Burt told the Senate of Government’s sympathy for descendants of families who were forcibly removed from Tucker’s Town in the 1920s.
However Senator Burt argued it’s now Government’s job to look after the people of t...
DATE: Mar 19, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
