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The Government should come clean over “unanswered questions” about the shock resignation of Zane DeSilva from the Cabinet, Opposition leader Jeanne Atherden said yesterday.
She was speaking after David Burt, the Premier, announced at the weekend that...
DATE: Jan 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Cabinet minister Zane DeSilva quit his post yesterday, the Premier announced last night.
David Burt said Mr DeSilva, the Minister of Social Development and Sport, resigned because of “a conflict he faces” over changes to fees for MRI and CT medical s...
DATE: Jan 22, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A relaxation of the business ownership 60:40 rule to boost investment by permanent resident’s certificate holders was signalled yesterday by David Burt.
The Premier, who also holds the position of Minister of Finance, said too much money earned on th...
DATE: Jan 20, 2018
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Politics
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The cost to split the role of Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service will be revealed when the process is complete, David Burt said yesterday.
The Premier fielded questions on the decision to create two posts in the wake of an announc...
DATE: Jan 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new one-stop shop for careers is to be created to train and link Bermudians to available jobs, Senator Jason Hayward said yesterday.
The junior education and workforce development minister made the announcement as the Government revealed it would s...
DATE: Jan 19, 2018
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Politics
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David Burt will unveil his first Budget on February 16.
The Premier and Minister of Finance said the Budget would “focus on those who for the last five years have not been a priority”.
He added: “Our aim is simple and that is to grow Bermuda’s econom...
DATE: Jan 19, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Michael Dunkley warned yesterday that a perceived move to introduce an extra senior position in the Civil Service will cost taxpayers more money.
The former premier also described the Government’s intention to separate the posts of Secretary to the ...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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Politics
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An official condolence book in honour of Quinton Edness is available for signing today.
It can be signed at the Cabinet Office between 11am and 5pm today, or before the former Cabinet Minister’s funeral, at the Cathedral of The Most Holy Trinity Chur...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Derrick Binns will step down from the role of Secretary to the Cabinet as part of a Civil Service shake-up.
Dr Binns will remain as Head of the Civil Service and continue to lead public service reform, according to a government press release.
The Pub...
DATE: Jan 16, 2018
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Politics
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Government reform minister Lovitta Foggo is taking part in an IT conference for Caribbean leaders in Antigua and Barbuda.
The summit will explore how e-government services can be delivered, according to a press release from Government.
Ms Foggo is jo...
DATE: Jan 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff