Bermuda was first settled in 1609 by shipwrecked English colonists heading for Virginia. Self-governing since 1620, Bermuda is the oldest and most populous of the British overseas territories. Vacationing to the island to escape North American winters first developed in Victorian times. Tourism continues to be important to the island's economy, although international business has overtaken it in recent years. Bermuda has also developed into a highly successful offshore financial center. A referendum on independence from the UK was soundly defeated in 1995.
Bermuda is a parliamentary democracy and a self-governing overseas territory of the UK.
Source: CIA World Factbook
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Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2015 (No. 29 of 2015).
This Act makes minor amendments to various provisions of the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967, including provisions regarding proceedings of the Land Valuation Appeal Tribunal.
Amends: Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967. (2010)
Land Tax Amendment Act 2015 (No. 9 of 2015).
This Act amends the Land Tax Act 1967 in the table in the Schedule, which sets out the rate of land tax on private dwellings.
Amends: Land Tax Act 1967. (2010)
Development and Planning (General Development) Amendment Order 2015 (BR 80/2015).
This Order amends the Development and Planning (General Development) Order 1999 in provisions concerning, among other things, requirements for development in respect of which permission is granted and in the Schedule in relation to permitted developments (subject to the limitations and conditions set out in this Schedule).
Amends: Development and Planning (General Development) Order 1999. (1975-05-01)
Development and Planning Amendment Act 2011 (No. 24 of 2014).
This Act amends the Development and Planning Act 1974 in provisions concerning powers of the Development Applications Board and granting of planning permission by the Director of Planning. It also inserts new sections on delegation by the Board of powers to the Director and appeal to the Board from decision of the Director.
Amends: Development and Planning Act 1974. (2011)