36 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "News" author Fiona McWhirter
Public organisations and government departments are reminded of the importance of record-keeping despite cyberattack crisis
DATE: Sep 29, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Writers find territories should review relationships with Britain on an individual, as-needed basis
DATE: Jul 05, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Home believes a “whole-system” approach can help minimise the risk of people finding themselves without safe, stable accommodation.
DATE: May 05, 2023
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Commissioner of Police said he was trying to develop a speak up culture where officers were held to a “robust” set of standards.
Darrin Simons highlighted the importance of employees challenging any improper conduct by their colleagues but added ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An international adviser on self-governance suggested the island cannot afford to delay its political evolution, which would include “removal of the final vestiges of colonialism”.
Carlyle Corbin said that the level of delegation to Bermuda by the UK...
DATE: Dec 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A report showed that Bermuda is unprepared for the “full measure of self-governance” according to a series of indicators against which the island’s readiness was measured, the House of Assembly heard today.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Minister of Legal A...
DATE: Dec 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former premier said yesterday he was encouraged to hear a report was submitted by an international adviser on self-governance to show options for Bermuda.
Alex Scott added that findings from the Bermuda Independence Commission, appointed by him in ...
DATE: Nov 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An occupational therapist was described today as a team player with a wealth of knowledge by the Ministry of Health.
The spotlight was shone on Nicole Blades on World Occupational Therapy Day.
A health ministry spokeswoman said: “Nicole is one of our...
DATE: Oct 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Now is not the time for the island to consider independence, said a former premier who asked the public to vote on the issue more than 25 years ago.
Sir John Swan resigned as leader of the United Bermuda Party after over 73 per cent of people who tur...
DATE: Sep 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
It has been a time of mourning and reflection for people all over the world, as presidents, premiers and the public pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
But for many, the past nine days have also included increased scrutiny of Britain’s legacies, inclu...
DATE: Sep 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter