THRONE SPEECH 2013
2013 Throne speech full version
Full text of the 2013 Speech from the Throne.
Tradition, rain and a splash of fashion
The new government’s first throne speech took place on Friday with all the normal pomp and circumstance despite windy weather.
Comment: speech offers promise, but also raises concerns
No political reforms, business priorities trump social concerns and private sector input on national debt could create conflicts of interest.
PLP wishes Horton well
The Progressive Labour Party released a statement on Wednesday saying that they wish MP Mr. K. H. Randoph Horton well in his role as Speaker of the House.
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Gays to be covered in new human rights bill
Government will address sexual discrimination with a new bill that will offer protection for a range of characteristics, according to Friday's Throne Speech.
Junk food outlets might have to display calorie counts (Update)
Government is looking at taxing junk food.
Bermuda to get YMCA
The YMCA is to be drafted in to help Government provide youth development programmes on the island.
Chance for tourists to gain residency rights
Foreigners who buy island property will get residency rights to encourage them to stay for longer periods, Government announced on Friday.
Union gets Government cash grant
Government is to back a struggling trade union credit union with a cash grant, it was revealed on Friday.
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Perinchief: Throne Speech plans include 'innovative methods' for keeping Bermuda safe
Minister Wayne Perinchief on Tuesday said that with the Government's plan to end conscription, there would be a review of Bermuda's security and defence services.
Minister Minors: We are focused on advancing the Job Corps initiative
Minister Patrice Minors on Tuesday said goals for her Ministry include developing the Parish Councils and advancing the Job Corps initiative.
Jobs Corps will aim to reduce youth unemployment
A new Jobs Corps to help young Bermudians find work will cost up to $6 million a year to run, but private cash will cut the cost to Government, Minister Patrice Minors said on Tuesday.
Red/green system to 'simplify' customs control
The Department of Customs on Wednesday advised that effective November 19, it will commence the operation of a dual-channel declaration system.
Comment: Speech puts people first, one initiative at a time
Christopher Famous: Now is not the time for petty partisan politics. Now is the time for the rise of people power.
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