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"Drug testing of MPs moves closer"

A “trailblazing” drug-testing policy for MPs is in the works — along with a “sensible, mature public discussion” on the decriminalisation of cannabis in Bermuda. Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley raised the proposal near the close of a 15-hour s...
Sep 30, 2013
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"House to meet again on Wednesday"

Following a gruelling session of Parliament on Friday, MPs are scheduled for another busy meeting of the House this Wednesday. Matters up for discussion include delayed legislation for a fuel tax at the East End to pay for St George’s to be maintaine...
Sep 30, 2013
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"Infrastructure summit hailed a success"

A visit to the KPMG Infrastructure Summit in Florida has been described as a huge success for the Island by Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz. Speaking in the House of Assembly, he said: “The conference brought together parties interested in public ...
Sep 28, 2013
Politics

"Richards: Opposition got facts wrong over infrastructure plan"

Plans to devise a long-term infrastructure development strategy were scrapped by Government before they could be drawn up, according to Environment and Planning Minister Sylvan Richards. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mr Richards dismis...
Sep 28, 2013
Politics

"Fuel tax legislation may be approved today"

Legislation that would impose a fuel tax to burnish St George’s status as a United Nations designated World Heritage site could be approved by MPs today. The Corporation of St George (UNESCO World Heritage Fund and Levy) Act 2013 will gets its second...
Sep 27, 2013
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"ABIC supports changes to Job Makers Act"

Big business has backed a proposed law change to make it easier for employers from overseas to stay in Bermuda and gain residency. Association of Bermuda International Companies (ABIC) chairman George Hutchings spoke out as the House of Assembly prep...
Sep 27, 2013
Politics

"OBA MPs reneging on declaring interests — David Burt"

United Bermuda Party candidates who declared interest in Government contracts in the 2007 general election failed to do so as One Bermuda Alliance candidates, according to Shadow Finance Minister David Burt. Addressing the Parliamentary Election Comm...
Sep 25, 2013
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"Act can help in gang fight"

Anti-gang legislation has been approved in the House of Assembly, according to Attorney General Mark Pettingill. He told The Royal Gazette that the definition of a criminal gang contained in the Transnational Organised Crime Act could be used locally...
Sep 23, 2013
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"Parliament united over passport issue"

The Progressive Labour Party has expressed its support for efforts to halt or delay the removal of on-island passport printing, saying the move has significant implications. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban said in a statement yesterday that...
Sep 23, 2013
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"Crime will pay. says AG"

The House of Assembly has approved legislation giving greater powers to seize property obtained through illegal means. Attorney General Mark Pettingill told the House the Proceeds of Crime Amendment (No 2) Act creates a new “civil cause of action” in...
Sep 21, 2013
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"56 in to 160 doesn’t go"

Government has approved about 160 work permits for masons, plumbers and carpenters since taking office, it was revealed in the House of Assembly yesterday. But some 56 tradesmen are looking for work, according to records at the Workforce Development ...
Sep 21, 2013
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"Premier: More say not a priority"

Premier Craig Cannonier has said that seeking more say over key appointments is not a priority for his Government. Opposition MPs yesterday grilled Mr Cannonier on his meeting with heads of Overseas Territories, and last week’s remarks about self det...
Sep 21, 2013
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