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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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Gareth Finighan
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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean said “many disgusting and disturbing things” during a meeting with Government MP Nandi Outerbridge, the OBA backbencher has claimed.
Mrs Outerbridge denied allegations by Mr Bean that she was pressured to attend their meet...
DATE: Feb 18, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean has challenged Premier Craig Cannonier to release the recording of a conversation he had with Government backbencher Nandi Outerbridge.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette this afternoon, Mr Bean denied claims by Mr Cannonier th...
DATE: Feb 17, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Sweeping changes to the Civil Service have moved a step closer following the launch of a Public Service Reform initiative “designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness” within the organisation.
In a statement last night, Premier Craig Cannon...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban is calling on Government to clarify the status of a planned $300 million redevelopment of Hamilton’s waterfront.
And he pointed out that the controversial development, put together more than a year ago by the...
DATE: Dec 18, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Corporation of Hamilton councillors will receive more than $120,000 in back payments for attending committee meetings — just days after an independent inquiry into the municipality found evidence of widespread maladministration.
But the decision to g...
DATE: Dec 17, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan