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War of words erupts as by-election date is announced

The PLP claims former Smith’s South MP Cole Simons had “underserved” constituents, while the OBA accuses the Government of “controversy, doubt and dissension”

The PLP claims former Smith’s South MP Cole Simons had “underserved” constituents, while the OBA accuses the Government of “controversy, doubt and dissension”

• Aug 24, 2023 7:58 AM

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Smith’s South by-election called for October 5

Voters of Constituency 8 encouraged to make sure their registration details are up to date

Voters of Constituency 8 encouraged to make sure their registration details are up to date

• Aug 23, 2023 5:06 PM

Opinion Writer

Not enough to be nice and honest

Khalid Wasi critiques the departing Cole Simons while pouring cold water over his successor

Khalid Wasi critiques the departing Cole Simons while pouring cold water over his successor

• Aug 11, 2023 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

Ode to an honourable leader

New election candidate Glenn Tucker pays tribute to the retired Cole Simons

New election candidate Glenn Tucker pays tribute to the retired Cole Simons

• Aug 11, 2023 7:59 AM

Cartoon

Kevin Maybury, August 11, 2023

Kevin Maybury and the House of Assembly wave farewell to Cole Simons

Kevin Maybury and the House of Assembly wave farewell to Cole Simons

• Aug 11, 2023 7:58 AM

Politics

Cole Simons retires from politics

Jarion Richardson takes over as Acting Leader of the Opposition while the party considers its next move

Jarion Richardson takes over as Acting Leader of the Opposition while the party considers its next move

• Aug 09, 2023 8:03 AM

Politics

Cole Simons: overview of a political career

His political leanings date back to a youthful involvement in reformists among the United Bermuda Party

His political leanings date back to a youthful involvement in reformists among the United Bermuda Party

• Aug 09, 2023 8:02 AM

Editorials

Dignified exit of the birthday boy

Cole Simons could and should have gone as Leader of the Opposition after his February faux pas. That he did not is down to the respect he has earned

Cole Simons could and should have gone as Leader of the Opposition after his February faux pas. That he did not is down to the respect he has earned

• Aug 09, 2023 8:00 AM

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Seniors to get pension increase in line with inflation

The Contributory Pensions (Amendment of Benefits) Order will see pensions grow by 4.1 per cent, in line with the rate of inflation in the past year

The Contributory Pensions (Amendment of Benefits) Order will see pensions grow by 4.1 per cent, in line with the rate of inflation in the past year

• Jul 15, 2023 7:57 AM

Opinion Writer

A day of reflection, inspiration and family bonding

Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition, delivers his National Heroes Day message

Cole Simons, the Leader of the Opposition, delivers his National Heroes Day message

• Jun 17, 2023 7:59 AM

Health

Tax reduced on foodstuffs with low added sugar content

The Government has made some minor adjustments to its controversial sugar tax by reducing duty on some low-sugar items. David Burt, the Premier and Minister of ...

The Government has made some minor adjustments to its contro...

• Mar 15, 2023 7:52 AM

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MPs clash over debt repayment

The Government’s net debt will increase this year even though it is repaying $50 million of borrowing, MPs heard on Friday

The Government’s net debt will increase this year even though it is repaying $50 million of borrowing, MPs heard on Friday

• Mar 15, 2023 7:47 AM

Simons: ‘no need to revisit’ TA fee Budget controversy

Cole Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, insists that he still commands the confidence of the party and would win a leadership challenge — despite admittin...

Cole Simons, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, insists that h...

• Mar 14, 2023 4:52 PM

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Kevin Maybury, March 10, 2023

• Mar 10, 2023 7:58 AM

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OBA’s TA fee plan was ‘own goal’ admits Dunkley but party still ‘a strong team’

Row caused damage to the party but it can regroup says Michael Dunkley, who still supports OBA leader Cole Simons

Row caused damage to the party but it can regroup says Michael Dunkley, who still supports OBA leader Cole Simons

• Mar 03, 2023 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

No need to kick a man when he’s already at rock bottom

Chris Famous has some words of advice for the OBA after a week to forget

Chris Famous has some words of advice for the OBA after a week to forget

• Mar 03, 2023 8:00 AM

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‘Cole is an honourable man. We stand behind him’

Cole Simons, the embattled One Bermuda Alliance leader, has received public support from some of the party’s MPs

Cole Simons, the embattled One Bermuda Alliance leader, has received public support from some of the party’s MPs

• Mar 01, 2023 2:58 PM

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Richardson considering calling for Simons to quit as OBA leader

The leader of the OBA has admitted an error of judgment over the TA fee and has issued a public apology to his party

The leader of the OBA has admitted an error of judgment over the TA fee and has issued a public apology to his party

• Feb 28, 2023 8:04 AM

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OBA would ‘reintroduce the travel authorisation fees’, says Simons

The OBA leader told MPs that if the party was in government it would reintroduce the fee which could be embedded in ticket costs

The OBA leader told MPs that if the party was in government it would reintroduce the fee which could be embedded in ticket costs

• Feb 25, 2023 4:12 PM