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"Land licence rule set aside"

Bermudians married to non-Bermudians will no longer have to buy a licence in order to own a second home on the Island, Government announced yesterday. Other methods will be implemented to preserve land for purchase by Bermudians, said Governor George...
Feb 09, 2013
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"Scott stands out as Premier’s wife takes more modest approach"

New Premier Craig Cannonier was the man of the hour at this year’s Throne Speech, but it was his wife Antoinette who caught the public’s attention. All eyes were on Mrs Cannonier as she made her way to the Cabinet office lawn wearing an understated ...
Feb 09, 2013
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"Weeks: Nothing new from OBA Government"

Different bottle, same wine. That’s the way Shadow Minister for Community and Cultural Development and Sports Michael Weeks summed up the sports initiatives outlined in Government’s Throne Speech. The new OBA Government has pledged to “strengthen” th...
Feb 09, 2013
Politics

"Crime and economy key planks in first OBA Throne Speech"

More police tackling gun crime and the help of the private sector to turn around Bermuda’s financial woes were key planks in the One Bermuda Alliance’s first Throne Speech today. A ban on discrimination based on sexual orientation and age was also pl...
Feb 08, 2013
Politics

"2013 Throne Speech in full"

Madame President and Members of the Senate Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly The Government which was elected on 17 December 2012 is committed to bringing about safer neighbourhoods and streets and freedom from the violence that blight...
Feb 08, 2013
Politics

"Hopes and expectations ahead of Throne Speech"

With frequent slayings of young black men on our streets and high unemployment, Parliament reopens today to high hopes — and in some cases, little expectation — that the new One Bermuda Alliance Government will announce concrete initiatives to reduce...
Feb 08, 2013
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"As Throne Speech looms, business community has plenty of wishes"

The business community is calling on Government to move quickly to establish a tripartite economic advisory group, suspend work permit term limits and reduce taxes. With the convening of Parliament looming, The Royal Gazette asked the Bermuda Employe...
Jan 28, 2013
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"UK-style authority will hear complaints about Island judges"

Bermuda’s judges will have to face the music if they abuse their positions under plans being proposed by Goverment. A proposed Judicial Complaints Authourity will be modelled against the UK’s body and will not operate retroactively, Justice Minister ...
Nov 14, 2012
Politics

"‘It’s time for change’"

This is the full text of the One Bermuda Alliance Leader Craig Cannonier’s Reply to the Throne Speech, which was scheduled to be delivered in the House of Assembly today: Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members of the House of Assembly, The people of Bermuda...
Nov 09, 2012
Editorials

"Short on answers"

Friday’s Throne Speech exposed the Progressive Labour Party’s fundamental problem going into the general election campaign. It has no choice but to acknowledge that the economy is in dire straits, stating: “Profoundly affected by the global economic...
Nov 05, 2012
Education

"Greater scrutiny for alternative schooling "

Government’s pledge to keep closer watch on alternative education is welcome news for Bermuda Union of Teachers leader Mike Charles. “There are quite a few students being home-schooled — you’d be surprised,” he told The Royal Gazette. But the veteran...
Nov 05, 2012
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"Expanded role for Regiment as conscription is abolished"

Turning the Regiment into a full-time unit and giving it increased responsibilities should attract enough volunteers that conscription is no longer necessary, according to the Minister of National Security. Wayne Perinchief outlined the plans followi...
Nov 05, 2012
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