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"Lengthy session expected today."

Legislators will be up until the early hours of Saturday morning conducting the people’s business in a marathon House of Assembly sitting beginning at 10am this morning. They hope to complete the budget debate and pass 18 pieces of related pieces of ...
Mar 15, 2013
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"An apology"

In articles that appeared in this newspaper on February 27 and March 8, 2013 it was erroneously stated that Delia Basden, the Chief Financial Officer of the Bermuda Hospitals Board, had been suspended on full pay pending the outcome of a current inqu...
Mar 15, 2013
Opinion Writer

"Politicians deserve a break for sacrifice they make"

Listening to the Budget Debate over the past several days and the undignified behaviour that went on in the Honourable House of Assembly last weekend, I am reminded of a few things: 1. This is why I will probably not get into politics; I have no pati...
Mar 15, 2013
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"Govt efficiency watchdog one step closer"

A bill providing for the establishment of a powerful new body — the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission has been tabled in the House of Assembly. Promised by the One Bermuda Alliance during last year’s general election campaign, the SAGE Co...
Mar 15, 2013
Editorials

"An open letter to the Mayor of Hamilton"

Dear Mr Mayor, The silence continues to be deafening, so here is a plea from us all: please explain to the public what is going on with the development of the Hamilton waterfront. To say that the whole thing appears rushed and secretive is an underst...
Mar 15, 2013
Opinion Writer

"No smoke, but plenty of fire"

There’s no chimney on the House on the Hill, Mr. Acting Editor, so there’s no chance of ever seeing the smoke whether black, white or grey. We read and hear instead about the heat, sparked I am sure by the partisan nature of politics. They are after ...
Mar 15, 2013
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"New monthly premium for Govt health insurance rises to $325.84"

A bill raising Government’s health insurance premiums has been tabled in the House of Assembly. The Health Insurance (Standard Hospital Benefit) Amendment Regulations 2013 will set a new monthly premium of $325.84. The weekly rate is to be $75.19. In...
Mar 15, 2013
Editorials

"Waterfront: A right to know"

The Hamilton waterfront is a crucial piece of real estate. Its development is not just for the good of Hamilton, it is for the good of the Island. So, to take what appears to be a unilateral decision over its future without any consultation from key ...
Mar 14, 2013
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MPs and Senators get bigger pay packet

A five percent pay cut agreed by parliamentarians a year ago to appease angry unions has been ditched by the One Bermuda Alliance. Premier Craig Cannonier insisted last night Government was “prohibited from opting to keep the reduced salaries” in pla...
Mar 14, 2013
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"'We were still at the development and ideas stage'"

Elected officials of the City of Hamilton charged ahead on their own when they set about inking deals for the waterfront redevelopment project. Former Progressive Labour Party Ministers have told this newspaper that no decisions had been made on the ...
Mar 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Bloated civil service"

March 10, 2013. Dear Sir, As a Bermudian fortunate enough to rejoin the ranks of the employed recently, I am delighted at the swift and decisive action now being taken by the OBA. However, I am not so certain the fixes run deep enough. Can someone te...
Mar 14, 2013
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