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A Free Democratic Movement candidate said that a third option in Bermuda’s political landscape could change the balance of power.
Christopher Gauntlett explained that his experience in the Royal Bermuda Regiment meant that he was used to putting hims...
DATE: Sep 21, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A desire to help bring about change inspired people from different walks of life to stand as Free Democratic Movement candidates in the General Election.
Members of the island’s newest political force said they believed in representation for all resi...
DATE: Sep 21, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Governor of Bermuda’s next post will be in the British Virgin Islands, it was announced.
John Rankin will succeed Augustus Jaspert in the Overseas Territory at the start of 2021. The BVI Government’s website said: “This will allow time for him t...
DATE: Sep 19, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former Progressive Labour Party minister said he hoped voters would consider key policies such as immigration reform and a living wage as they decided who to back in the General Election.
Ashfield DeVent added that he was disappointed there had not...
DATE: Sep 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Former premiers from both sides of the House of Assembly have praised David Burt and his team for their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Alex Scott said the Premier had shown a maturity beyond his years and awarded him “top marks”.
But Sir John Swa...
DATE: Sep 18, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Changes have been made to the timetable for garbage collection after Hurricane Paulette, the Government said this morning.
The Ministry of Public Works said that trash would be collected as usual today and tomorrow.
But people who would have had thei...
DATE: Sep 17, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The leader of Bermuda’s newest political party has signalled he would be prepared to form a coalition with members of the Progressive Labour Party or the One Bermuda Alliance.
Marc Bean, a co-founder of the Free Democratic Movement, said he had been ...
DATE: Sep 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Governor has confirmed that there is no reason to delay the General Election next month.
John Rankin said: “I am grateful to all those who have worked so hard to get the island back up and running quickly following Hurricane Paulette and do not s...
DATE: Sep 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Contractors have been asked to respond to a request for information on the supply of electric vehicles for the government fleet.
The RFI was issued through the Ministry of Public Works and green energy consultants the Rocky Mountain Institute to gath...
DATE: Sep 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Minister of National Security said this afternoon that she was “happy” the island made it through “a very serious hurricane”.
Renée Ming asked residents to continue to be patient as work teams travelled across Bermuda to assess the extent of the ...
DATE: Sep 14, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter