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The One Bermuda Alliance has revealed its “social contract” with the island — and said it was something “all Bermudians can believe in”.
A message from Craig Cannonier, the party’s leader, told the public the election platform was “a reflection of yo...
DATE: Sep 28, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
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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Fiona McWhirter
Kayakers will take to the water this weekend to complete a loop of the islands in aid of a child sexual abuse prevention charity.
They will be joined by surf skiers and paddleboarders for the fifth annual Kayak For Kids, to raise money and awareness ...
DATE: Sep 25, 2020
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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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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
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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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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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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Prosecutors ruled there was not enough evidence to press criminal charges against two teenagers in connection with an attack on lambs last year, it has been revealed.
The news came after the two were arrested in April 2019 in the wake of a social-med...
DATE: Sep 09, 2020
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Fiona McWhirter
The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance insisted yesterday that his party was “the right choice” as he announced its first two candidates since the General Election was called.
Craig Cannonier said that Robin Tucker and Marcus Jones “represent the fut...
DATE: Sep 02, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter