POLITICS
Tucker's Point SDO approved
The revised Special Development Order for Tucker's Point was approved by a 7-4 vote in the Senate Friday evening.
Tucker's Point plan could still include new hotel rooms
New hotel rooms could still be built at Tucker's Point despite the removal from the SDO of 70 rooms slated for Quarry Hill, Government revealed on Tuesday.
Burch announces municipality changes
Sen. David Burch announced changes to the Municipalities Act in the Senate on Wednesday. The biggest change is to the voting system.
SDOs seen by government as vital tools to help economy
Environment Minister Walter Roban responded to criticism of Governent's use of SDOs this week insisting they are a vital tool to help build the economy.
SPECIAL REPORT
SDOs: Vital tools or abuse of system?
Government has used 26 Special Development Orders in the last decade to bypass planning regulations. Critics question whether SDOs are being used appropriately.
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US hospitals off-limits for druggies
Critically ill patients may be refused medical treatment in the U.S. if they are on the immigration Stop List. Insiders say the policy has become much stricter in recent years.
SPECIAL REPORT: TOURISM
Last chance to save tourism
Bermuda has spent close to $1 billion during three decades of decline in tourism. The Tourism Board will formulate the first strategic plan for the industry this month.
Ombudsman to investigate SDOs
The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the awarding of SDOs following the controversial move to allow development at the Tucker's Point resort.
Will Premier be buying a hat for Royal wedding?
Premier Paula Cox has been invited to the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, insiders said on Thursday. Her spokeswoman would not confirm the rumour.
Pay-as-you-go power backed as way to ease bill woes
Pay-as-you go electricity was touted on Thursday as a way to help struggling Bermudians manage their power bills. More than 1,000 homes have been disconnected this year.
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Power struggle behind latest shootings
Bermuda is facing a new gang menace as reckless young thugs step up to fill a 'power vacuum' following high profile arrests, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief warned.
Education Minister congratulates Earth Hour winners
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith congratulated students who participated in BELCO's Earth Hour competition on Wednesday.
Would-be political bedfellows not seeing eye-to-eye
A proposed merger between the UBP and BDA, Bermuda's two opposition parties, is going 'nowhere fast', sources told the Bermuda Sun this week.
Health system faces overhaul to combat soaring costs
Government is proposing radical changes to Bermuda's healthcare system. An estimated one in 10 Bermudians does not have health insurance.
Double blow for needy islanders
Sweeping budget cuts have crippled Bermuda's ability to help the most vulnerable members of society at a time when they need it most, agencies said this week.
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