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The Premier defended his Government’s role in supporting job creation during an economic debate in the House of Assembly.
David Burt told MPs on Friday night that Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, talked about “doom and gloom”.
He...
DATE: Mar 02, 2020
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The Progressive Labour Party has paid tribute to Vera Commissing, a founding member of the group behind the 1959 Theatre Boycotts who died last Friday.
The statement follows in full:
The PLP was saddened to learn of the passing of our life member, V...
DATE: Mar 02, 2020
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Politics
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News Staff
Work is ongoing to reduce the risk of online attacks, the Minister of National Security told MPs.
Wayne Caines delivered a ministerial statement in the House of Assembly last Friday, when he said that the island needed to develop its protection again...
DATE: Mar 01, 2020
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News Staff
A calculated plan of action for immigration system reform is under way, the Premier said.
David Burt told MPs on Friday that a “strategic approach ... is in train”.
He added: “Its careful execution is critical to the success of Bermuda.
“A work perm...
DATE: Mar 01, 2020
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A focus on entertainment and short-term events could help to boost the island’s economy, MPs heard.
Zane DeSilva, the tourism and transport minister, said Bermuda’s musicians would soon be “put back to work”.
During an economic debate in the House of...
DATE: Mar 01, 2020
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Work permit costs could be hiked as part of a move to encourage greater Bermudian employment, the One Bermuda Alliance proposed yesterday.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the shadow finance minister, added that an OBA government would lay the groundwork for...
DATE: Feb 29, 2020
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Politics
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News Staff
The One Bermuda Alliance’s Budget Reply ignored positive economic signs, according to David Burt, the Premier.
Mr Burt, speaking to The Royal Gazette this afternoon, said: “What’s interesting was what was actually missed in the fact that the Shadow M...
DATE: Feb 29, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An increase in work permit fees and a decrease in payroll tax could help Bermudians get into the workforce, the shadow finance minister said.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Shadow Minister of Finance, told The Royal Gazette this afternoon that other ju...
DATE: Feb 29, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Sports minister Lovitta Foggo spoke at the House of Assembly today about the upcoming Carifta Games which Bermuda will host at the National Sports Centre.
To read Lovitta Foggo’s ministerial statement in full, click on the PDF under “Related Media”
DATE: Feb 28, 2020
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Politics
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News Staff
TN Tatem Middle School is not in need of demolition because of mould, the House of Assembly heard today.
Boxer Nikki Bascome is running a boxing gym in one of the mould-free buildings, while other licensed activities include a cooking class.
Lieutena...
DATE: Feb 28, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell