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Sunday Liquor Sales Bill Passes In The House
A bill to change the law to permit liquor sales on Sundays in grocery and liquor stores passed in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 13]. Government first signaled their intent to allow Sunday liquor sales in the Throne Speech saying, “The prohibition of alcohol sales by retail outlets on Sundays has been a feature of Bermudian society for a long... Read more of this article
Eight Former Regiment COs Back Conscription
“To abolish conscription is not in the best interests of Bermuda,” according to a letter signed by eight former Commanding Officers of the Bermuda Regiment. The letter said “conscription does not violate human rights and it does not enslave anyone” and asked “Are the moves towards recruitment solely by volunteers the response... Read more of this article
Minister & Owner Respond After Pit Bull Put Down
[Updated: The family said Hershey was put down this afternoon. The Environment Minister confirms the dog was put down, and said the dog policy as it stands is the law. The dog's owner strongly disputes the Minister's statements about shipping the dog overseas] The group working to save a pit bull from being euthanized said they “believe they may... Read more of this article
Vote: Do You Favour Introducing Casino Gaming?
[Updated] “Do you favour the introduction of regulated casino gaming for the purposes of creating new jobs for Bermudians and encouraging hotel development,” is the question that will be posed to the public in the upcoming referendum, according to a Bill tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 29]. In the recent Throne Speech the Government... Read more of this article
Bill Tabled To Allow Liquor Sales On Sunday
A bill seeking to amend the Liquor Licence Act 1974 to permit the “sales of intoxicating liquor” on Sundays in grocery and liquor stores was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 29]. The bill said: Clause 2 amends the Third Schedule to the Liquor Licence Act 1974 to extend the permitted hours in respect of a Licence (A) holder... Read more of this article
Government To Table Gaming Referendum Act
Tomorrow [Nov 29] the Government will table the Referendum Act 2013 which will deal with allowing casino gaming in Bermuda, and the Ministry said that a notice of the date for the referendum must be given within 90 days of its approval. Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said this is an “exciting time for Bermuda” and that... Read more of this article
Chief Justice Presents Bermuda Trust Law Paper
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley presented a paper on Bermuda Trust Law at the International Trust and Tax Summit in Miami on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Justice Kawaley explained the general approach of Bermuda’s courts to applications by trustees in relation to the internal administration of trusts. His paper noted that: “Since as early as 1936, Bermudian... Read more of this article
Bermuda Lawyers Contribute To New Law Book
Local lawyers have contributed to the Family Law Jurisdictional Comparisons [2nd edition], published by European Lawyer/Thomson Reuters. Rachael Barritt and Adam Richards, directors of Marshall Diel & Myers Limited and senior members of their Matrimonial and Family Team were invited to co-author the analysis of Bermuda family law for the publication,... Read more of this article
Labour Law Reform Committee Members
Alan Dunch, Wendell Hollis, Chris Furbert, Ed Ball, Carl Neblett, John Harvey, Keith Jensen and Graham Redford have all been named to the Labour Law Reform Committee. The Government said, “The announcement is in keeping with one of the Ministry’s Throne Speech initiatives wherein the Government pledged to form a tripartite committee, representing... Read more of this article
Cell Phone/Driving Law To Be Challenged
Appearing in Magistrates Court yesterday [Nov 4] Samaela Cannonier pleaded not guilty to using a hand-held device whilst operating a vehicle. Her lawyer Saul Dismont informed Senior Magistrate Archie Warner that Ms Cannonier would be mounting a legal challenge to Bermuda’s existing legislation and developing case law about the use of hand-held devices... Read more of this article
Centre Releases Guide To Traffic Offences
Following on from the release of the leaflet, “What do I do if I am arrested?”, Centre for Justice is today [Oct 16] releasing a 16-page guide on traffic offences and procedures. “This is to assist anyone who finds themselves with a traffic ticket or summons to court for a motoring offence,” says Venous Memari, Managing Director of Centre for... Read more of this article
Marshall Diel & Myers Launches New Website
Marshall Diel & Myers Limited has launched its new website, which will provide valuable and up-to-date information to current and potential clients. The new website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information on Marshall Diel & Myers Limited and its practice areas, is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability... Read more of this article
