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A One Bermuda Alliance government would remove the sugar tax and help to develop sectors that are particularly attractive to younger people, the party said today.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, its finance spokeswoman, added that the OBA’s economic framewo...
DATE: Sep 25, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More education is needed to help end the stigma of mental health and addiction, campaigners have said.
The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation added it would continue to work with whichever party was in power after the October 1 General Election and tha...
DATE: Sep 24, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
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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Politics
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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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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
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
The One Bermuda Alliance leader asked yesterday if the Premier wanted to hide a fundraising event from his supporters.
Craig Cannonier questioned whether David Burt, the Progressive Labour Party leader, was “embarrassed”.
TNN reported this week that...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A One Bermuda Alliance candidate said yesterday that his roots and family ties meant that he cared about the neighbourhood where he hopes to become an MP.
Tarik Smith will fight to fill the seat in Warwick South East, which was won by the Progressive...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter