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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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Michael Dunkley, the Premier, called clashes at the protest on Friday outside of Parliament “disheartening to see and unacceptable” and also criticised “obstruction to our democracy”.
Mr Dunkley said last night that he had asked Government House, alo...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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Politics
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The One Bermuda Alliance will not be swayed by politically motivated protests, according to party chairwoman Senator Lynne Woolridge.
In a statement this evening, Ms Woolridge accused the Progressive Labour Party of taking this “country to the brink ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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Politics
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David William Burch is intending to run as an independent candidate in the Warwick South Central by-election, it has been reported.
According to Bernews.com, Mr Burch, who was born and raised in Warwick, is declaring as a candidate for Constituency ...
DATE: Dec 01, 2016
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Politics
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The Premier has refused a written request by the Progressive Labour Party for an independent review by the Auditor-General of the proposed airport development before MPs vote on legislation.
Michael Dunkley reiterated last night that an assessment h...
DATE: Nov 28, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff
Robyn Swan has been unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance’s candidate for the Warwick South Central by-election set for December 20.
At 36, Ms Swan is a fresh candidate to compete for the Constituency 26 seat left vacant by the resignation of former P...
DATE: Nov 17, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff
Finance minister Bob Richards has shared details of the “complete, public description” of the airport development transaction.
Mr Richards presented the 19-page document to MPs in the House of Assembly on Monday before the Ministry of Finance shared ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff
Voters in Warwick South Central, Constituency 26, will return to the polls on December 20 to choose a replacement for Marc Bean, the former Leader of the Opposition who retired from politics this month.
The Parliamentary Registrar informed this morni...
DATE: Nov 15, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff
The Upper House convenes tomorrow — but a new Opposition Leader in the Senate has yet to be announced, the Progressive Labour Party said this afternoon.
A Senate vacancy was left in the PLP ranks after Marc Daniels, the former leader, declared on Nov...
DATE: Nov 15, 2016
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Politics
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News Staff