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No independent candidates are in the running for the double by-election on June 7.
Voters will choose between Scott Pearman of the One Bermuda Alliance and Curtis Richardson of the Progressive Labour Party. in Constituency 27, Paget East.
The race is...
DATE: May 25, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A veteran former MP and member of the “class of ‘68” remembered “the greatest change in the social and political make-up of Bermuda” as the island marked the 50th anniversary of the historic General Election of 1968.
Walter Roberts, who represented t...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
David Burt made a case for Bermudian independence yesterday because he said it was unfair that Britain still exercised power over the island’s affairs.
The Premier told the House of Assembly it was “unacceptable in a modern democracy” to have “decisi...
DATE: May 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Four arrests were made over 48 hours after a gun attack on a Hamilton bar, the Minister of National Security said yesterday.
Wayne Caines told Parliament that he would be “unpopular” for taking a hard line on antisocial behaviour.
But he added: “We w...
DATE: May 21, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Justin Mathias and Scott Pearman were announced by the One Bermuda Alliance yesterday as its candidates for two by-elections.
Mr Mathias will carry the Opposition’s flag in Warwick North East against the Progressive Labour Party’s Curtis Dickinson an...
DATE: May 11, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The next round of legislation to develop a financial technology business in Bermuda is to be tabled today in the House of Assembly.
David Burt, the Premier, said the Digital Asset Business Act 2018 was “an exciting, landmark achievement”.
He added a ...
DATE: May 11, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
All education staff will undergo performance appraisals as part of the blueprint for Bermuda’s public school system.
Education minister Diallo Rabain delivered an update on Plan 2022 at the House of Assembly today.
The plan does not specifically addr...
DATE: May 11, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The son of MP Craig Cannonier appeared to be targeted unfairly last week by police, Mr Cannonier told the House of Assembly.
The Opposition MP recounted how his son, a prominent commentator on social media, had been pulled over and questioned by thre...
DATE: May 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The impending double by-election for Warwick North East and Paget East marks a challenge and an opportunity for the One Bermuda Alliance, the Opposition leader has said.
Jeanne Atherden emphasised that the OBA was “taking steps to create a party stre...
DATE: May 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Designer Curtis Richardson has designs of his own on the parliamentary seat of Paget East.
Mr Richardson was announced yesterday as the Progressive Labour Party’s candidate in the June 7 by-election caused by the retirement of sitting One Bermuda All...
DATE: May 09, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell