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Security matters were flagged as issues of concern at the Overseas Territory Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting this week.
Premier Paula Cox joined leaders from other British Overseas Territories for the annual gathering in London, chaired by Overse...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
MPs heaped praise on 15 year old Jaret Simmons, this year’s winner of the Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Competition at the House of Assembly yesterday.
“We’re talking about young black boys and people seem to get the impression that the majority are ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Passengers arriving at LF Wade International Airport may soon be able to buy alcohol and cigarettes duty free in the arrivals area.
The Bermuda Airport (Duty Free Sales) Amendment Act allows the creation of a duty free store in the arrivals section o...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A technical officer voicing his opinion via an e-mail that went “viral” led to confusion over Government’s policy on the importation of cats and dogs from the United Kingdom.
Environment Minister Marc Bean yesterday clarified to the House of Assembly...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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People who dump computers and vehicles face being traced via the item’s serial number and prosecuted under new legislation.
The Waste and Litter Control Amendment Act makes it easier to punish people for illegally dropping litter and dumping househol...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
This year is on track to record the lowest crime statistics since 2000, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said.
He told the House of Assembly that the figures, available on the Bermuda Police Service website, beat last year’s record-breakin...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Drivers need to come together to reclaim the roads of Bermuda, according to Senator Michael Dunkley.
The One Bermuda Alliance Senate leader has hit out at drivers who disregard the safety of themselves and others by repeatedly breaking the rules of t...
DATE: Nov 25, 2011
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Politics
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National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief believes the police have “got it covered” when it comes to balancing the books.
Mr Perinchief today spoke out about how the Bermuda Police Service was managing “the best it could” with this year’s reduced b...
DATE: Nov 25, 2011
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Politics
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One Bermuda Alliance Senate leader Michael Dunkley has challenged Government to act on its pledges rather than “letting them fall off the radar”.
Senator Dunkley said although there were “a number of good initiatives” included in this year’s Throne S...
DATE: Nov 25, 2011
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Politics
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Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham wants to see Bermuda as “a vibrant and flourishing community” that proudly retains its British identity.
The MP discussed how he wanted to strengthen links and build a stronger partnership as he chaired ...
DATE: Nov 25, 2011
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