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Offenders on bail, probation or parole will have their every move monitored when their ankles are fitted with electronic tags.
Politicians have agreed to monitor the round-the-clock movements of men and women in a bid to tackle Bermuda’s antisocial ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Residents need to change their approach to energy to avoid falling victim to fuel poverty as prices continue to rocket, Environment Minister Marc Bean said last night.
Mr Bean noted more and more people are feeling the knock-on effect of rising globa...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Transport Minister Derrick Burgess and his predecessor Terry Lister last night dismissed suggestions Government picked on Paget and Warwick residents for a price hike.
The Progressive Labour Party duo took issue with One Bermuda Alliance MPs for Page...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
PLP Senator Jonathan Smith yesterday defended the Government’s record following claims by the Opposition that it was obstructing the Auditor General.
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards suggested in the House of Assembly on Friday that the Audit Com...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorists caught using cell phones while behind the wheel will soon be facing fines of up to $1,000.
Senate yesterday approved the Traffic Offences Penalties Amendment Bills, introducing penalties for those caught driving while distracted.
According ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to create a one-stop career centre were approved unanimously in the Senate yesterday.
The National Training Board Amendment Act 2011 brings together the National Training Board and the career development and labour relations sections of th...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Company bosses can now apply for permanent residence after Senators passed legislation aimed at encouraging international business.
The Incentives for Job Makers Bill 2011 allows senior executives who satisfy certain criteria to apply for an excepti...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Paula Cox yesterday revealed that Government revenues are expected to be between $10 and $20 million less than the $940 million projected in the February budget.
And she said spending is expected to be $950 million, $43 million higher than ex...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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The pink ferry route 100 percent fare hike is to be scaled back to a more modest 25 percent increase.
Amendments to the Marine Board (Ferry Services Fares) Amendment (No 2) Regulations 2011 proposing the change were tabled in the House of Assembly on...
DATE: Dec 12, 2011
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Politics
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A total fee reduction of about $500,000 is in line for Class 3A insurers in an effort to retain Bermuda’s competitiveness.
MPs passed the Bermuda Monetary Authority (Regulatory Fees) Amendment Act, which sets out a new structure of fees for that grou...
DATE: Dec 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
