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Constructive and critical work for idle hands

Maybe, Mr Editor, there is another way to make the point. Hurricanes do tend to bring out the best in us. We all face a common enemy. We all share a common goal. We cooperate and we collaborate and we all get to participate in cleaning up and turning...
Nov 14, 2014
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Minister’s banking trip cost $2,200

Finance Minister Bob Richards’s recent trip to attend a banking seminar in Washington DC cost the public purse a little more than $2,000. Mr Richards attended the G30 International Banking Seminar on October 12 in the United States capital. He stayed...
Nov 14, 2014
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Strict immigration laws seen as drag on economy

Bermuda’s strict immigration laws are a drag on the economic regeneration of the Island, an expert said yesterday. Peter Everson, a business consultant and former Chamber of Commerce spokesman on the economy, said: “Immigration policy and law as they...
Nov 12, 2014
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Dunkley: ‘Ambitious agenda’ ahead for Government

Groundbreaking for hotel redevelopment at Ariel Sands ­— plus a pledge for “open and inclusive” government — were among the topics in a post-Throne Speech press conference by Michael Dunkley and his Cabinet this afternoon. The Premier said there was ...
Nov 10, 2014
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Group welcomes reverse mortgage move

Age Concern has welcomed Government’s consideration of a reverse mortgage system that could present an opportunity for seniors to turn home equity into hard cash. The Ministry is in consultation with the Bermuda Bankers’ Association about the initia...
Nov 08, 2014
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Change in regulatory control of power firms

Bermuda’s power firms are to come under the control of the Regulatory Authority in an attempt to boost competition and promote alternative energy sources. The change was signalled in the Throne Speech, delivered by Governor George Fergusson yesterday...
Nov 08, 2014
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Legislating for America’s Cup

An America’s Cup Act will soon be tabled before Parliament as the Island vies with San Diego for the right to host one of sport’s most prestigious events. The move was announced as tension mounts surrounding the final decision, which is expected befo...
Nov 08, 2014
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Plans to end conscription move closer

Plans to finally abolish conscription will be pushed through in the next Parliamentary session. The amendments to the Defence Act 1965 will provide for an all-volunteer Bermuda Regiment. Meanwhile, the Regiment will assume responsibility for inshore ...
Nov 08, 2014
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Tourism goals welcomed by BTA

Bermuda Tourism Authority has welcomed the legislative goals put forward in the Throne Speech in relation to casino gaming and the cruise industry. Tourism featured heavily in the Speech, and included the announcement that Government will introduce ...
Nov 08, 2014
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Parents to get greater say in education

Government has responded to parents’ calls to be afforded great involvement in education reforms, according to the latest Throne Speech, which promised to give them a Parental Involvement Committee. The speech said public school staff would move forw...
Nov 08, 2014
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Government to consider fixed penalty notices

New measures to allow police to focus more resources on tackling guns, gangs, drugs and violence were unveiled in the Throne Speech. Minor road accidents would be dealt with and investigated by ‘qualified individuals’ instead of police under the pro...
Nov 08, 2014
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Town’s sewers targeted for major overhaul

Government will carry out a study into St George’s ageing wastewater system in an effort to resolve what has been a lingering cause of complaints. The Ministry of Public Works is to conduct a study to help develop a strategy to improve wastewater ser...
Nov 08, 2014
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