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Teachers are not the only workers with cause for complaint over stalled pay negotiations, according to Progressive Labour Party MP Rolfe Commissiong.
The Opposition labour and workforce development spokesman issued a statement reflecting on the demon...
DATE: May 28, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party has congratulated the Bahamian Opposition on a “landslide” victory.
The Free National Movement scored a sweeping win over the ruling Progressive Liberal Party in last week’s election.
“The winds of change are blowing acr...
DATE: May 14, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party has expressed its “deep concern” that Bermuda has slipped back into “recession”.
Gross domestic product fell 2.4 per cent after inflation in the fourth quarter of last year, compared to the same period in 2015, following ...
DATE: May 09, 2017
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Politics
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Zane DeSilva, Wayne Furbert, Lovitta Foggo, Rolfe Commissiong and Diallo Rabain are among those with new responsibilities in a revised Shadow Cabinet.
Mr DeSilva takes on public safety, a role previously falling under the duties of deputy leader Walt...
DATE: May 04, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Senator Jeff Baron attended a seniors tea yesterday as part of Corrections Week.
Mr Baron, Minister of National Security, attended the event held at the First Church of God on North Shore Road.
Approximately 90 seniors were in attendance to enjoy r...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The Opposition has defended its proposal for a lottery to benefit the island’s young athletes, after Nandi Outerbridge, Minister of Social Development and Sport, branded the idea “misguided”.
The remarks came from Michael Weeks, the shadow minister, ...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities has maintained that the St Regis hotel development in St George’s is going ahead, with amended plans submitted this month.
Senator Michael Fahy also took aim at Progressive Labour Party Senator Re...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
The Progressive Labour Party will be hosting a jobs summit on diversity, inclusion and opportunity on Tuesday.
“This event is an opportunity to hear our plans for change: facilitating job creation, growing our economy and ensuring that Bermudians co...
DATE: Mar 12, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Ewart Brown is bracing himself for the possibility of being arrested next week, according to a newspaper interview in the United States.
Speaking to The Boston Globe from the Turks and Caicos, the former premier said he feared the authorities might a...
DATE: Feb 24, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Legislation paving the way for people to be cautioned for possession of a small cannabis is set to come into force, Attorney-General Trevor Moniz has confirmed.
Mr Moniz released a statement after Director of Public Prosecutions Larry Mussenden unvei...
DATE: Feb 20, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff