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"Police budget cut raises concern in the Senate"

Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley yesterday urged Government not to “play games with public safety” as he questioned how police can tackle rising violent crime with a reduced budget. Government Senate leader David Burch had defended t...
Mar 22, 2011
Crime

"Man removed from Senate by Police"

A 68-year-old man was arrested in the Senate last week for “prevention of breach of peace”. In 2009 Burnell Cross was found guilty of unlawfully and maliciously disturbing the Senate. In July of that year he screamed obscenities at Senator Kim Wilson...
Mar 21, 2011
Politics

"Abuse case ‘spike’ due to families in crisis Furbert"

Child abuse and neglect have increased as a result of families in crisis, according to Senator LaVerne Furbert. Sen Furbert also said the Department of Financial Assistance’s Budget has been cut by $1 million despite the fact that 400 additional peop...
Mar 21, 2011
Politics

"Post Office reports improved performance"

The Post Office has transformed its performance following new rules forcing people to have their mailboxes properly numbered and labelled. Junior Economy Minister Ashfield DeVent said 92 percent of all mail is now delivered within two working days up...
Mar 21, 2011
Other

"BDA backs SDO debate halt"

The Bermuda Democratic Alliance today welcomed Government's decision to halt the Tucker's Point SDO Senate debate. BDA environment spokeswoman Katherine Michelmore said it was an important decision that required more public discussion. "I welcome the...
Mar 19, 2011
Other

"Independent Senators Hughes and DIllas Wright vote against SDO"

Two of the three independent Senators have come out against the controversial special development order for Tucker’s Point this evening. Senator Walwyn Hughes said he would not support it at 6.39pm today. Sen Joan Dillas Wright voted against the SDO ...
Mar 18, 2011
Politics

"Senators pay tribute to Dr Ball"

Cabinet Ministers David Burch and Kim Wilson yesterday paid tribute in the Senate to a former MP and “lady of labour” who died on Sunday. Senator Burch described union activist Barbara Ball as a “fearless icon of this Country’s labour movement” and a...
Mar 17, 2011
Other

"600+ people register as unemployed"

More than 600 people are registered as unemployed and seeking work through the Department of Labour and Training. According to a response to Parliamentary Questions raised by UBP Senator Michael Dunkley, the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry had...
Mar 17, 2011
Politics

"Five of 836 job fair attendees apply for waiter’s jobs"

Only five people applied to be a waiter after Government’s Hospitality Job Fair Senator Kim Wilson said. Answers to Parliamentary Questions yesterday revealed 600 people have registered as unemployed at the Department of Labour and Training. Last mo...
Mar 17, 2011
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