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Race is not an issue for the younger generation, according to One Bermuda Alliance candidate Anthony Francis.
Speaking at an “open mic” youth event organised by Future Bermuda Alliance the youth group of the OBA Mr Francis said that it was wrong for...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Craig Cannonier sees himself as an agent of change. The newly appointed Leader of the Official Opposition has a vision of a politics which is solution oriented and rancour free.
“I think the language of parliament has to change. We’ve gone through a...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Minister Derrick Burgess has been accused of launching a “cover-up” to try to clear his name over the LED lights scandal.
The Royal Gazette has been told that Government called in Electrical Technology Management (ETM) for urgent talks as soon as we ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Premier Cox has insisted that she had not misjudged the economy when she described the economic climate a year ago as “post-recessionary”.
At a press conference following the reading of the Speech from the Throne, it was pointed out to the Premier th...
DATE: Nov 08, 2011
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The reconvening of Senate saw one new member, Government Senator Diallo Rabain, take the oath of allegiance.
Three of the four newly appointed members of the Upper House did not take part in the ceremony on Friday Government’s Junior Minister for Bus...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government’s acknowledgment in this year’s Throne Speech that it regrets past mistakes is “contrition without confession”, according to One Bermuda Alliance MP Trevor Moniz.
The Shadow Attorney General called on Premier Paula Cox to detail the mistak...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Government announced it planned to continue working to establish Bermuda as a centre for Shariah-complaint finance, and said efforts are paying off.
Islamic finance has expanded rapidly over the past few years and global assets are estimated to soon ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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Government’s plans to address pricey medical payments have been welcomed as people are avoiding the doctor because they can’t afford to pay.
The Bermuda Health Council (BHeC) supports Premier Paula Cox’s aim to address the cost of upfront payments an...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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Criminals face having their illegally gained property seized as part of law changes to crack down on gang violence.
Premier Paula Cox’s Throne Speech also pledged to increase fines for gang-related crimes, and restructure the Inter-Agency Gang Task F...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government plans to implement changes put forward by the Price Commission in order to reduce the cost of food.
And the Energy Commission is looking into the fuel surcharge in an effort to further reduce strain on homes and businesses.
During Friday’s...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
