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The creation of a one stop career centre was lauded in the House of Assembly, despite criticism over some aspects of the legislation.
Explaining the National Training Board Amendment Act 2011, Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Patrice Minors said ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A one stop career centre is expected to come into place next year following the approval of legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The National Trading Board Amendment Act 2011, tabled by Minister of Economy Trade and Industry Patrice Minors...
DATE: Dec 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Senator Walton Brown was yesterday formally unveiled as the Progressive Labour Party’s General Election candidate for Pembroke Central, Constituency number 17.
The district is currently represented by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchie...
DATE: Nov 29, 2011
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Politics
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Criminals face having their illegally gained property seized as part of law changes to crack down on gang violence.
Premier Paula Cox’s Throne Speech also pledged to increase fines for gang-related crimes, and restructure the Inter-Agency Gang Task F...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government has once again been exposed for “deliberately failing to safeguard the interests of the public”, according to the One Bermuda Alliance.
Shadow Minister for Public Works Mark Pettingill has spoken out about Government’s decision to “overrid...
DATE: Oct 18, 2011
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Politics
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Bermuda stands to play a central role in defining the future relationship between the UK and its overseas territories, according to Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham.
In a speech before a packed hall at the Bermuda College, Mr Bellingham...
DATE: Sep 27, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Special Investigations team is being set up at the Auditor General’s office to speed up reports into public projects, including those carried out under former Premier Ewart Brown.
Auditor General Heather Matthews also hopes she will get more power ...
DATE: Sep 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Good governance has been a priority for the Progressive Labour Party since Paula Cox became Premier, Senate Leader Kim Wilson said yesterday.
The Economy Minister said the Good Governance Act proves the commitment the PLP has shown to accountability ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Immigration appeals will soon be held by an independent tribunal under legislation approved by MPs yesterday.
Until now, anyone appealing an immigration decision by the Minister had to convince Cabinet to overturn it, but the Bermuda Immigration and ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Progressive Labour Party member John Gibbons praised his party for its democratic nature as he prepares to battle in a St George’s West primary for the second time in less than a year.
Mr Gibbons was rolled out as the PLP’s general election candidate...
DATE: Jul 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
