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"Hardship-causing upfront medical payments to be addressed"

Government’s plans to address pricey medical payments have been welcomed as people are avoiding the doctor because they can’t afford to pay. The Bermuda Health Council (BHeC) supports Premier Paula Cox’s aim to address the cost of upfront payments an...
Nov 07, 2011
Politics

"Campaigner welcomes move towards a shared parenting law"

A shared parenting law is being hailed as the way for moms and dads to work together to guide impressionable children away from gang violence. Plans for Government to introduce new parenting legislation were welcomed by campaigners who believe both p...
Nov 07, 2011
Politics

"Specialised certification may soon be required for teachers"

Educators could soon require specialised certification based on subjects or specific role in their school. In Friday’s Throne Speech, Government promised to bring forward amendments to the Bermuda Educators Council Act 2002, which would ensure that t...
Nov 07, 2011
Politics

"Throne Speech is seen as electioneering by opposition MPs"

Government’s political opponents have denounced the Throne Speech as electioneering. The Speech is far from being “bold and decisive”, according to Craig Cannonier, Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance. “What we see is an election document that throws...
Nov 07, 2011
Politics

"Concern at slow progress on sexual orientation legislation"

Government will look at the possibility of putting forward legislation to make discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation illegal, according to the Throne Speech. While some activists said the announcement was encouraging, others said it sou...
Nov 07, 2011
Politics

"Pledge to end age discrimination is welcomed"

Opposition spokeswoman for seniors Louise Jackson has questioned why Throne Speech promises for Bermuda’s elderly weren’t implemented years ago. “Better late than never,” said Ms Jackson, of the pledge to table an amendment to the Human Rights Act el...
Nov 05, 2011
Politics

"Business community welcomes review of 60/40 ownership rule"

Government has announced it’s reviewing the 60/40 ownership rule in a bid to help companies in Bermuda raise capital in the tight economy. The move was yesterday welcomed by the business community, with the Chamber of Commerce and Bermuda Stock Excha...
Nov 05, 2011
Opinion Writer

"‘Let us build one another, together’"

This is the full text of the Speech from the Throne delivered by Governor Sir Richard Gozney yesterday. Madam President and Members of the Senate, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly, Bermuda today is facing historic challenges. The G...
Nov 05, 2011
Politics

"Abolition of land licences may be on the way"

Controversial land licences for mixed-status couples who own property together are likely to be abolished, Premier Paula Cox indicated yesterday. She told a press conference after the reading of the Throne Speech that it was “certainly” Government’s ...
Nov 05, 2011
Politics

"Job creation is top priority in Govt's Throne Speech"

Job creation is a central focus of Premier Cox's agenda for the new parliamentary year. Measures to stimulate the economy, fight discrimination and new air links with the Middle East are other items on the agenda. “Your Government is committed not t...
Nov 05, 2011
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