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The salaries of MPs and Senators are unlikely to be increased any time soon, Premier Paula Cox has revealed.
But the Finance Minister would not say whether she will recommend to Cabinet that it order a review of the amount paid to parliamentarians, i...
DATE: Mar 25, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Senators have passed a handful of bills, including one that increases the cost of the minimum health insurance package by 6.8 percent.
Government Senator Cromwell Shakir said the standard premium rate would cost $252.27 per month from April 1, up $1...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Politics
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Opposition Senate Leader Jeanne Atherden has criticised Government for leaving little time for debate, calling it a “deliberate attempt so that questions are not asked”.
Senator Jeanne Atherden said this had become a “pattern” particularly in areas ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Politics
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Opposition Senate leader Jeanne Atherden yesterday questioned why funds had been cut for a group which provides overseas medical assistance for the “most vulnerable”.
Lady Cubitt Compassionate Association (LCCA) had its annual grant halved from $2 m...
DATE: Mar 24, 2011
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Politics
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Government Senate leader David Burch defended the axing of the East End morning ferry service.
Responding to the United Bermuda Party’s criticism of the Budget move, Sen Burch told the Senate cash-strapped Government either had to be cut the morning ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Island’s national debt is “manageable” and “sustainable” when compared to other modern and developed economies, according to Junior Finance Minister David Burt.
Senator Burt made the statement during a debate on the Government Loans Amendment Ac...
DATE: Mar 23, 2011
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Politics
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Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley yesterday urged Government not to “play games with public safety” as he questioned how police can tackle rising violent crime with a reduced budget.
Government Senate leader David Burch had defended t...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
National Security Minister David Burch yesterday said the Hustle Truck could be expanded after the private sector stepped forward when Government’s funds ran dry.
Senator Burch complained the “outcry” over the venture’s apparent demise had in fact co...
DATE: Mar 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Suspected criminals could see conditions attached to their police bail in future if it’s believed it would protect their safety.
An amendment to the Bail Act, tabled on Friday March 18, adds to the list of circumstances in which officers may apply co...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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Politics
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Elections to the Corporations of Hamilton and St George will be run in the same way as national elections if legislation tabled on Friday is passed.
Government moved to reform Corporation elections through the Municipalities Reform Act last year.
Dur...
DATE: Mar 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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