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Suzann Roberts-Holshouser and Sylvan Richards have confirmed they will fight to retain their eastern parish seats for the One Bermuda Alliance at the General Election.
Michael Dunkley took the occasion to hit back at Opposition criticism over debt in...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Independent candidates would stand little chance in a General Election in the face of the island’s entrenched political divide, according to several past contenders.
Voter discontent that boosted hopes for independents prior to the 2012 election has ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Progressive Labour Party issued a statement swift on the heels of the calling of a General Election for July 18, saying Michael Dunkley, the Premier, had “clearly” made the call to avoid a vote of no confidence in the House of Assembly.
It was a ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Nandi Outerbridge and Kenneth Bascome will both defend their St George’s seats at the upcoming General Election.
The One Bermuda Alliance politicians were rolled out yesterday as candidates in St George’s West and St George’s North respectively.
Mich...
DATE: Jun 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Now the OBA has rolled out 25 per cent of its candidates, Michael Dunkley said “it won’t be long before people have the opportunity to go to the polls”.
Exactly when remains unclear. “Time will have to tell — I have many options,” Mr Dunkley told The...
DATE: Jun 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Businessman Nick Kempe is to fight for Opposition leader David Burt’s seat at the next General Election.
Mr Kempe was among four One Bermuda Alliance candidates for Pembroke unveiled at a press conference by Michael Dunkley, the Premier.
Senator And...
DATE: Jun 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The One Bermuda Alliance is likely to call a General Election rather than “suffer a humiliating defeat” at the no-confidence vote looming this Friday, Senator Renée Ming predicted.
With both parties gearing up for election, Michael Dunkley, the Premi...
DATE: Jun 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
As this Bermuda Government confronts its toughest challenge yet, all eyes are on Michael Dunkley — with a showdown brewing for this Friday’s sitting of the House.
With Opposition leader David Burt’s motion of no confidence guaranteed support from ind...
DATE: Jun 05, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Michael Dunkley’s position as leader of a minority Government will be put to the test in 2½ weeks.
David Burt, Leader of the Opposition, last night said he had “every intention” of debating his motion of no confidence on June 9, when MPs return to th...
DATE: May 22, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government’s extra incentives for the developers of the new St Regis hotel total $2.7 million over a period of three years.
The concessions are unrelated to casino fees for the East End resort, according to Grant Gibbons, speaking for the...
DATE: May 19, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell