POLITICS
We'll take your property
Suspected criminals could be stripped of their flash cars and expensive jewellery under a raft of new crime-busting laws, Attorney General Kim Wilson said this week.
Cruise ship wharf has paid for itself says Burgess
The controversial Heritage Wharf dock for bigger ships at Dockyard has more than paid for itself in three years, Transport Minister Derrick Burgess said on Tuesday.
INTERVIEW / KIM WILSON, ATTORNEY GENERAL
All criminals could be tagged
All suspected criminals could be tagged before they are charged under changes outlined by Attorney General Kim Wilson.
Tourism's strategic plan to be tabled today
The strategic imperative report on tourism will be tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Out of jail criminals will get extra scrutiny
Late night spot checks on people subject to curfews or other court-imposed conditions are to be carried out, a Government Minister said on Friday.
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National debt tops $1 billion
Government overspent its budget by $64 million in the last financial year, raising the national debt to $1 billion, Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox said on Monday.
Hughes to retire from Senate (update)
Senate vice-president Walywn Hughes will retire after 15 years in the Upper House, Governor Sir Richard Gozney said on Monday.
KFC labour dispute headed for arbitration
The row between KFC and the Bermuda Industrial Union is set to go to arbitration after the parties have yet to reach an agreement.
Poll: Let ships open their casinos in port
A Bermuda Omnibus Survey reveals that seven out of ten islanders believe cruise ships should be able to open their casinos while in port.
Minister wanted officials fired - why did they stay?
Derrick Burgess rounded on the Auditor General on Thursday night, accusing her of a "witch-hunt" and saying that the actions of the BLDC were within the bylaws of the company.
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INTERVIEW / SENATOR MICHAEL FAHY
Planning process needs 'major overhaul'
Senator Michael Fahy said the final say on planning appeals must be taken away from Ministers to restore public confidence in the system.
OBA pushes for a TV debate
OBA leader Craig Cannonier on Thursday challenged Premier Paula Cox to a TV debate on the future of Bermuda.
IT training school to open this summer
A new hi-tech training school for IT specialists is likely to be online by the end of June, a Minister told MPs on Friday.
School admission rules tightened
Rules on admission to primary schools have been tightened to ensure a level playing field for all parents, MPs were told on Friday.
OPINION
OBA accused of 'disgraceful' tactic on pay cuts for MPs
PLP MP Walter Roban rounded on the One Bermuda Alliance on Friday for what he described as 'disgraceful politricking' on the issue of pay cuts for MPs.
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