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The creation of a minimum wage for Bermuda took a step closer on Monday as legislation to set up a group that will consider pay rates was passed by senators.
A six-strong Wage Commission will recommend a minimum hourly wage and a living wage as part ...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
It’s that time of the year again where the colours of blue and blue and red and blue can be found in every corner of Bermuda.
Cup Match marks one of the most important dates in our history, Emancipation Day, and we should never forget that. We should...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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Cup Match is my favourite Bermuda tradition. It is a celebration of our culture and one of the best occasions to experience our traditional cuisine, our creative fashion sense, true Bermudian hospitality and of course, two days of exciting cricket.
M...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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The Premier laid down a challenge for the Leader of the Opposition to come up with a plan to boost the economy instead of repeating “slogan after slogan” without substance.
David Burt offered Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, six week...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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Politics
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The approach of Cup Match has prompted a fresh appeal for one day of the holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of Bermuda’s slaves in 1834, to honour the Bermudian ex-slave and abolitionist Mary Prince.
Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Allianc...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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Politics
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A task force to tackle the impact of any Brexit-related issues on Bermuda is expected to include youth, charity, business and union representatives, the Premier said on Friday.
David Burt explained that Walton Brown, a Progressive Labour Party backbe...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Ministerial Questions from the House of Assembly on Friday, July 26
Questions to David Burt, the Premier, on the management of Pati requests
Craig Cannonier, the Leader of the Opposition: “Our Premier mentioned that there was a frequency of Pati requ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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Politics
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The Minister of National Security told Parliament how he was working to strike a balance between making sure there are opportunities for both Bermudians and businesses to thrive.
Wayne Caines said immigration reform legislation, which was pegged to b...
DATE: Jul 29, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A construction firm appealed to the Government to settle its unpaid bill topping $1 million for the Sandys 360 sports complex at the West End, an Opposition backbencher has revealed.
Calling the failed gym a “black hole”, Trevor Moniz, a former publi...
DATE: Jul 29, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Eight years of investigations into Ewart Brown have left the former premier unable to clear his name, MPs heard on Friday.
Michael Scott, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, castigated the police investigation into Dr Brown, who has never been ch...
DATE: Jul 29, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell