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"House of Assembly passes Good Governance bill"

Legislation designed to stamp out any unethical behaviour in Government was passed by the House of Assembly; but the Opposition complained it does not go far enough. Premier Paula Cox’s Good Governance Act is designed to improve transparency and acco...
Jul 23, 2011
Politics

"Premier could form special team to investigate TCD overspend"

Premier Paula Cox yesterday revealed she could set up a special team to investigate her predecessor Ewart Brown’s emissions testing programme which overspent by $10 million. Ms Cox is to meet Auditor General Heather Jacobs Matthews to discuss the pro...
Jul 23, 2011
Opinion Writer

"The deceptively deceitful allure of debt"

Debt is easy money. A lump sum payment, upfront cash, easy to justify, easy to spend. Trouble is, what you bought with it, is not yours, not until you pay the cash back. Personal debt is a personal burden. No matter the financial circumstances or th...
Jul 23, 2011
Other

"Call for a national summit on crime"

A National Summit is needed to encourage the Island’s agencies to work together to tackle gun violence. This is the recommendation of the joint select committee on violent crime and gun violence which wants to see agencies “assessing what can and can...
Jul 22, 2011
Politics

"OBA leader Barritt welcomes Government’s ethics reforms"

Opposition leader John Barritt yesterday welcomed new measures to stamp out any unethical behaviour in Government but warned: “Let’s not get carried away with too much praise.” Premier Paula Cox’s plan to improve transparency and accountability with ...
Jul 22, 2011
Politics

"Terry Lister to lead delegation to Commonwealth conference"

Transport Minister Terry Lister is to share his thoughts on the contribution of non-Bermudians to the Island as he gives a presentation on migration at the Commonwealth Parliament Conference in London. Mr Lister, a one-time Home Affairs Minister, wil...
Jul 22, 2011
Politics

"Lengthy session expected today in the House"

Questions are to be raised about the lack of regulations behind a controversial bill to allow prescription drugs to be imported. The bill, tabled by Health Minister Zane DeSilva, aims to allow prescription drugs to be imported to the Island as long a...
Jul 22, 2011
Politics

"Senate passes bill allowing people to tap into pensions"

Hard-up tenants facing “imminent” eviction can now tap into their pensions to pay off rent arrears after the Senate gave the green light to new legislation. The National Pension Scheme (Financial Hardship) Amendment Regulations 2011 allow people acce...
Jul 22, 2011
Other

"Port's X-ray scanner will be ready by January - Govt"

Installation of a new X-ray scanner to detect contraband at Hamilton docks has been completed but it will not be operational until next January as work needs to be done on traffic access. The announcement was made by Minister of National Security Way...
Jul 21, 2011
Other

"Regiment, pipers join forces for Beating Retreat tonight"

The Regiment Band plan to blow people away with their musical talents tonight in advance of the Cup Match festivities. They will be joining forces with the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and lady dancers, as well as the Band and Corps of Drums of the Reg...
Jul 20, 2011
Letters to the Editor

"Grow up!"

July 14, 2011 Dear Sir, I was planning a trip to the US but cancelled it because Republicans were criticising President Obama. I then decided to go to the UK but changed my mind because the Labour Party was critical of Prime Minister David Cameron. S...
Jul 20, 2011
Politics

"Premier defends use of consultants"

One Bermuda Alliance MP Shawn Crockwell questioned Premier Paula Cox’s pledge to ‘do more with less’ as he claimed Progressive Labour Party insiders are picking up lucrative consultant contracts. Mr Crockwell said Ms Cox is continuing a Ewart Brown p...
Jul 19, 2011
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