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Long-discussed amendments to tackle discrimination based on sexual orientation and age will be tabled soon, Government said yesterday.
Governor George Fergusson announced the promise move in the Throne Speech.
“There is no place for discrimination in...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government’s policy reversal on work permit term limits is set for debate in the House of Assembly.
At yesterday’s inaugural sitting of the Lower Chamber, Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban gave notice of a motion to reject the removal of term...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Former Premier Alex Scott is hoping that the Progressive Labour Party takes an aggressive stance on the Opposition benches in the new Parliament.
“My suggestion to the Opposition is to be both aggressive and progressive and have a robust approach to ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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More police tackling gun crime and the help of the private sector to turn around Bermuda’s financial woes were key planks in the One Bermuda Alliance’s first Throne Speech today.
A ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and age was also pl...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Progressive Labour Party intends to oppose Government’s planned removal of term limits.
Opposition MP Walter Roban today announced the party is to present a motion demanding a comprehensive immigration reform first takes place.
The effort is to e...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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Madame President and Members of the Senate
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly
The Government which was elected on 17 December 2012 is committed to bringing
about safer neighbourhoods and streets and freedom from the violence that blight...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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Progressive Labour Party MP Randolph Horton is now being sworn in as Speaker of the House of Assembly.
Mr Horton was the only MP nominated for the post this morning.
He was nominated by Premier Craig Cannonier; Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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With frequent slayings of young black men on our streets and high unemployment, Parliament reopens today to high hopes — and in some cases, little expectation — that the new One Bermuda Alliance Government will announce concrete initiatives to reduce...
DATE: Feb 08, 2013
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Politics
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Shadow Environment and Planning Minister Diallo Rabain yesterday welcomed news that the Development Applications Board has been appointed, saying it should end frustration among landowners and contractors trying to get planning applications reviewed....
DATE: Feb 06, 2013
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Politics
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party is hosting two events this week — a forum on “achieving loving relationships” and a thank you party.
The party is billing the forum, which takes place today between 6 and 9pm at the Bermuda Industrial Union, as...
DATE: Feb 06, 2013
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Politics
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