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Kristin Burt unveiled nine community libraries to children in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Progressive Labour Party’s historic election victory.
The boxes, created by pupils from CedarBridge Academy and the Berkeley Institute, will b...
DATE: Nov 15, 2018
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The Throne Speech fell short on job creation and economic development, the Opposition leader said yesterday.
Craig Cannonier added the Government missed the opportunity to help people who struggled with the high cost of living and that small business...
DATE: Nov 10, 2018
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Politics
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John Rankin, the Governor, delivered the Throne Speech at Cabinet Office grounds today.
This is a brief summary of the main points:
• Bills to be advanced include: financial assistance reform; creation of a police authority; legislative support for s...
DATE: Nov 09, 2018
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Politics
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Taxpayers will be on the hook for a bigger salary bill following today’s Cabinet shake-up, the leader of the Opposition said last night.
Craig Cannonier criticised a claim made by David Burt, the Premier, that the reshuffle would reduce the number o...
DATE: Nov 02, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
A complaint has been lodged over an alleged incident involving two One Bermuda Alliance party members, an OBA spokesman confirmed last night.
The spokesman said the complaint was “made by a party member who criticised the alleged behaviour of anothe...
DATE: Oct 04, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
David Burt insisted his “door is open” to the concerns of the business community after a survey found confidence plunged dramatically.
The Premier also pointed to positive economic signs from the first quarter of 2018, but conceded there was a long w...
DATE: Oct 01, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
The Progressive Labour Party’s women’s caucus is to host a discussion on their role in politics today.
Topics will include the history, changing role, advantages and the impact of women in elected offices in Bermuda.
A PLP spokesman said: “The event ...
DATE: Sep 27, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
The Premier and his deputy were in Washington DC yesterday for talks with members of the US Congress.
David Burt, also Minister of Finance, and Walter Roban will discuss energy, finance, economics and air service development in a series of meetings.
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DATE: Sep 15, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
The number of jobs that will be created by the financial technology industry was questioned by the Leader of the Opposition yesterday.
Jeanne Atherden, also the shadow finance minister, asked David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, how many ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
Businessman Tarik Smith is the new deputy chairman of the One Bermuda Alliance.
Mr Smith, who runs the Bermuda Commercial Laundry and Ord Road Laundry, was elected to fill the vacancy left by Justin Mathias, who was promoted to party chairman last mo...
DATE: Aug 10, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff