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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Alex Scott has urged the Bermuda Government to rethink its decision on the Reverend Nicholas Tweed work permit — pointing to parallels with the riots of 1977.
Mr Scott, the Premier under the Progressive Labour Party from 2003 to 2006, said rising ten...
DATE: Jan 01, 2017
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The People’s Campaign has called a meeting to discuss issues including the work permit for the Reverend Nicholas Tweed.
The gathering will take place at St Paul AME Centennial Hall on Tuesday at noon, with attendees urged to wear red.
In a statement,...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Politics
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