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The Opposition’s electoral platform speaks best regarding its proposed Bermuda Fund to lure investment, according to Progressive Labour Party leader David Burt.
Mr Burt accused the One Bermuda Alliance of issuing “untrue” statements about the fund pu...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The absence of public debate between the leaders of the island’s political parties is “inexcusable” as election day looms, Opposition leader David Burt said.
“There is still time for the people of this country to hear from their leaders,” Mr Burt add...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Opposition went on the offensive against the ruling One Bermuda Alliance yesterday, with three candidates berating the governing party’s record on immigration, jobs and transparency.
Walter Roban, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, accused the ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Independent electoral hopeful David Burch may have been turned away at nomination day — but Mr Burch declared last night his fight is far from over.
Mr Burch, a would-be candidate for Warwick South Central, paid his $250 fee, but is now seeking legal...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Union of Teachers delivered a broadside at the Government yesterday, declaring its track record on education “abysmal”.
But the union’s statement elicited a swift response from the One Bermuda Alliance questioning its use of Budget book n...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Former MP John Barritt has just over a week from today to decide whether to declare his candidacy in the upcoming General Election.
Admitting he had to be “realistic” with July 18 looming, Mr Barritt said last night that he remained undecided, but wo...
DATE: Jun 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tempers are alleged to have flared between One Bermuda Alliance candidate Sheila Gomez and a member of the Progressive Labour Party during canvassing in Warwick North Central.
However, the Opposition struck back at a claim by Lynne Woolridge, the cha...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Opposition has decried the CITV airing of a segment from Michael Dunkley, the Premier, calling it “blatantly partisan and political messaging”.
The Government station, which largely broadcasts culturally educational content, has drawn protest in ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Vance Campbell and the Reverend Emilygail Dill have been declared as Progressive Labour Party candidates for the July 18 General Election.
Mr Campbell will run in Smith’s West, the seat he lost against Trevor Moniz of the One Bermuda Alliance at the ...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
July 18 is now the official date for the next General Election, Michael Dunkley announced Thursday night, just ahead of an Opposition vote of no confidence set for today.
Emphasising the One Bermuda Alliance’s record with the island’s economy, the Pr...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell