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BPSU’s praise for Government’s approach

“Balanced and appropriate for the times we are living in” was the verdict yesterday for the Throne Speech, from the Bermuda Public Services Union. After an uncompromising standoff from unions over the threat of civil service outsourcing, the appraisa...
Nov 08, 2014
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Ministry working hard for business

The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to work hard to get Bermudians back to work according to the latest Throne Speech. Government said the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation met with 351 clients between January and May, and supported 46 smal...
Nov 08, 2014
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Medical cannabis will be legalised

Government is planning to legalise cannabis for medical use, while also giving police greater discretion to caution first time offenders who might otherwise be charged with cannabis possession. The exact cannabis-containing products that will be perm...
Nov 08, 2014
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PLP says government agenda short on boldness

The latest Throne Speech offered little beyond “maintenance of the status quo”, according to Progressive Labour Party head Marc Bean, who said the One Bermuda Alliance had failed to include ordinary citizens in its agenda. Speaking with The Royal Gaz...
Nov 08, 2014
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What the public want to know

The Island will listen this morning as the One Bermuda Alliance outlines its plans for the coming Parliamentary year. The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton yesterday to ask residents what they wanted to hear from Government, and what they...
Nov 07, 2014
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Organisations wishes for Throne Speech

With the Government set to announce its plans for the legislative period at the Throne Speech this morning, several organisations have spoken out about what they hope to see. Sheelagh Cooper, of the Coalition for the Protection of Children, said the ...
Nov 07, 2014
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Sir John: OBA must make the tough decisions

Government must continue to be bold in today’s Throne Speech to get Bermuda back on track, according to Sir John Swan. The former UBP Premier told The Royal Gazette that Bermuda needed to become more of a global economy in the next 12 months, and he ...
Nov 07, 2014
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What they promised, what they delivered

A referendum on gaming in the early months of this year was one of a string of high-profile pledges made in the last Throne Speech. Delivered by Governor George Fergusson on November 8, the Speech outlined plans for everything from gambling to discou...
Nov 07, 2014
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Health Plan resurrected in Throne Speech

Government may have scrapped the National Health Plan that was expected, but a Bermuda Health Plan has been proposed for the fresh sitting of Parliament. Health Minister Jeanne Atherden had made brief reference to the plan in September. In today’s Th...
Nov 07, 2014
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Four quarries approved for cutting slate

Planning approvals for slate quarrying have been granted for four sites and work can begin immediately. The Department of Planning said the green light had been given to Rocky Heights Quarry off Lolly’s Well Road, Smith’s; 15 Farmer’s Lane, Warwick;...
Nov 06, 2014
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Throne Speech not public this year

Rainy weather expected for tomorrow means the Throne Speech will be held indoors at the Cabinet building and closed to the public because of limited space. Governor George Fergusson’s reading of the Throne Speech will take place in the Senate Chamber...
Nov 06, 2014
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Ministers’ travel bills revealed

Further details of ministers’ travel costs have been revealed on the Government’s new expenses website. Health Minister Jeanne Atherden’s recent trip to the United States for the First Joint Meeting of the Signatories to the Hamilton Declaration and ...
Nov 05, 2014
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