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Union president Chris Furbert sent members back to work this morning, as anticipated protests about the proposed building of a new airport took a dramatic twist.
Mr Furbert lashed out at the public for their lack of support as the Bermuda Industrial ...
DATE: Feb 10, 2017
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The Constituency Boundaries Commission has recommended that the House of Assembly make certain changes to the island’s boundaries.
New maps and related legal descriptions of the changes are currently being prepared, and will be presented to Governor ...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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A religious group has organised a prayer vigil as a “brief moment for common unity” on the grounds of the House of Assembly tomorrow.
The Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast Group has been meeting with House Speaker Randy Horton to find ways of creating p...
DATE: Feb 08, 2017
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Michael Dunkley sustained visible bruising while undergoing a routine medical procedure.
The Premier released a statement last night, stressing that he was “doing well” and in good spirits, after members of the public raised concerns when they saw hi...
DATE: Feb 04, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
A new Privacy Commissioner will educate groups about new legislation designed to protect people’s personal information.
Economic development minister Grant Gibbons said the Office of the Privacy Commissioner would help pave the way for the Personal I...
DATE: Feb 03, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Governor John Rankin has called for calm ahead of potentially contentious House of Assembly sessions.
Mr Rankin issued a short statement commending Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva for revealing his security plans as Parliament prepares for its...
DATE: Feb 02, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Michael Dunkley will be in London for Brexit negotiations next week.
The Premier will represent the island as formal Joint Ministerial Council talks begin over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
According to a Cabinet Office press release, ...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Chartered accountant Craig Mayor will give a presentation about the airport redevelopment to the Public Accounts Committee tomorrow.
Mr Mayor, who has heavily criticised the Bermuda Government for its proposals over LF Wade International Airport, has...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Parliament’s debate on two pieces of legislation pertaining to the airport redevelopment project has been postponed by one week, according to Randy Horton, the Speaker of the House.
MPs were due to return to the House of Assembly on Friday, taking up...
DATE: Jan 31, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
Michael Dunkley has invited outgoing United States President Barack Obama to “relax and have fun” in Bermuda.
The Premier, who expressed his “deepest appreciation and admiration” for Mr Obama’s eight years of service in a letter, advised him the isla...
DATE: Jan 16, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff