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Voter registration for the General Election will close on Monday next week at 5pm.
The Parliamentary Registry will be open to accept registration forms this Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, but will be closed on Sunday and Monday, which is a public holida...
DATE: Jun 13, 2017
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A guide to Bermuda’s new bribery legislation has been put together for commercial organisations.
Attorney-General Trevor Moniz issued the document so that companies can put procedures in place to “prevent persons associated with them from bribing”, a...
DATE: Jun 08, 2017
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Politics
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David Burt has called on Michael Dunkley to call an election, declaring: “One way or another, the people will be heard.”
On the eve of his planned motion of no confidence in the Government, the Opposition leader said he wants the people to go to the ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2017
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Politics
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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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Politics
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News Staff
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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Politics
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News Staff
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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News Staff
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