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A senior Opposition MP has said “stay tuned” after being asked why his party had not filed a criminal complaint against the Premier in relation to allegations of bribery made in the House of Assembly.
At a press conference Progressive Labour Party de...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell is being urged to ensure that a promised overhaul of the taxi industry is implemented ahead of the busy summer season.
And taxi bosses have also presented a wishlist of further improvements in order to “move the ind...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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Premier Craig Cannonier has confirmed he will be responsible for funding his legal action against two Opposition MPs.
Taxpayers were set to foot the bill after Mr Cannonier filed defamation writs against Progressive Labour Party leader Marc Bean and ...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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The newly formed Bermuda Tourism Authority has been handed a $23.1 million Government grant to fund tourism initiatives in the coming year.
That figure is $4.2 million — or 15 percent — less than the $27.3 million allocated to Government’s Bermuda De...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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Government is seeking private partners to help fund a major redevelopment of the Causeway and airport.
Finance Minister Bob Richards unveiled the news during his Budget statement this morning.
Describing the plan as “the most strategically important,...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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Police are seeking help locating a 48-year-old woman who has been missing for four days.
Marybeth Sherwin is described as, white female, small framed, approximately 5ft 6’ tall and weighing about 120lbs.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs Sherwin ...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Shadow Finance Minister David Burt last night accused Premier Craig Cannonier of “hiding behind legal action” after being issued with a writ for slander.
And the Opposition front bencher also went on the offensive, challenged Mr Cannonier to “come cl...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean has failed to answer questions from The Royal Gazette concerning allegations he used threats in an attempt to persuade Government backbencher Nandi Outerbridge to resign.
The alleged threats took place during a conversatio...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Shadow Finance Minister David Burt is calling on Government to “bring forward sensible and balanced proposals” in its second Budget tomorrow.
Mr Burt also cautioned Finance Minister Bob Richards not to “give into the demands” of business bosses who h...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Shadow Finance Minister David Burt has been issued with a warning to stop repeating allegations that he was offered a bribe by Premier Craig Cannonier or face legal action.
A Government source confirmed that the Cease and Desist letter advising Mr Bu...
DATE: Feb 19, 2014
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