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Former National Security Minister David Burch has been appointed chairman of the Parole Board.
He was appointed by Justice Minister Michael Scott, to serve for a term of three years from April 29.
The move is tantamount to a switch of roles between t...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
New laws to tighten up the adoption of children from overseas have been tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Adoption of Children Amendment Bill 2011 aims to bring the Island in line with international standards in governing adoption.
The new rules ...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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PLP backbencher Randy Horton promised fellow politicians they would get “the very best” from him as deputy speaker of the House of Assembly.
The MP for Southampton West was named the House’s new deputy speaker after Wayne Perinchief was appointed Nat...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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This weekend the Young Progressives honoured the three men this year selected as National Heroes in a ceremony outside City Hall.
Dr EF Gordon, Pauulu Kamarakafego (Roosevelt Browne), and Sir Henry “Jack” Tucker were each celebrated for their contrib...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Paula Cox says she would be happy to take a pay cut as long as senior civil servants follow her lead.
Ms Cox revealed yesterday that she was willing to agree to a reduction in her $224,000 salary to help to “move Bermuda forward.”
It comes ne...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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Electronic tagging is to be introduced so that police officers can keep tabs on the movements of suspected criminals.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly yesterday that police needed to get tough on gang members be...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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Suspects held on firearms offences could soon be held in Westgate before they are charged because of amendments to the Firearms Act.
On Friday, the Firearms Amendment Act 2011 was passed in the House of Assembly, allowing firearms suspects to be held...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
“Please take your seats” is usually a straightforward enough instruction for politicians in the House of Assembly.
But with the future of Bermuda’s political scene hanging in the balance, these were all-important words from Speaker Stanley Lowe at th...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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MPs have paid tribute to big-hearted Austin Thomas who would happily dish out advice to help further their political careers.
Scores of politicians paid tribute to the life of teacher and politician Mr Thomas in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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The Bermuda Democratic Alliance is on the verge of dissolving as its members urge people to “make the bold move” to support the party merger.
Senior members have declared that “history is being made” and the future of Bermuda is about to begin with t...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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