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A Cabinet minister has denied that behind the scenes talks with London are the reason for a delay in sending controversial legislation on legalising cannabis to the Governor for consideration.
The remarks came after OBA former premier Craig Cannonier...
DATE: Apr 29, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A month-long delay in presenting controversial cannabis legislation to the Governor for approval has been branded “unusual” by a former premier who questioned the reasons behind the move.
Craig Cannonier, the former leader of the One Bermuda Alliance...
DATE: Apr 28, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Information about company directors in Bermuda is no longer available for free since the launch of a new online registry system.
The Government now charges users a $12 fee each time they want to find out the directors of a company.
The information p...
DATE: Apr 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A former finance minister has criticised David Burt, the Premier, for not taking the lead role at an international finance conference in Barbados
DATE: Apr 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A government department found that correspondence between the Minister of Finance and Gencom is exempt from disclosure under public access to information law.
Cheryl-Ann Lister, the acting Financial Secretary, said that the records were withheld beca...
DATE: Apr 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Automatic gratuities across Bermuda’s hospitality sector are under review by the Office of the Tax Commissioner.
A survey of gratuities was e-mailed to restaurant owners and hoteliers last week.
The questionnaire may be linked to the Government’s ext...
DATE: Apr 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An organisation providing “critical services” to victims of domestic abuse is in financial crisis – despite receiving taxpayer cash to carry out its work.
The Centre Against Abuse, co-chaired by former Progressive Labour Party chairman Damon Wade, re...
DATE: Apr 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways, Investigations Editor
Join The Royal Gazette this morning for minute by minute coverage of the House of Assembly
DATE: Apr 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda’s leadership in combating money-laundering has been highlighted at an international financial summit in Barbados, David Burt, the Premier has said.
Mr Burt said the meeting discussed banking issues that unfairly target small islands.
The Cari...
DATE: Apr 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Ferry passengers have branded the transport minister as “arrogant and out of touch” as they demand he reverse cuts
DATE: Apr 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly