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Legislation to create a Government-owned company to oversee Morgan’s Point has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
David Burt said the Morgan’s Point Company will be charged with managing the site with the goal of securing a return for Bermudian ta...
DATE: Dec 05, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A book detailing Black history has been republished after its initial print run sold out.
Black History in Bermuda: Timeline Spanning 5 Centuries, put together by anti-racism charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, hit the shelves in Octobe...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government is ducking what should be top priorities in the coming legislative year, according to several senators.
The claim was made during a debate in the Upper House today on the Throne Speech, which was delivered earlier this month.
Owen Darr...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Amendments to lay the groundwork for a $16.40 minimum wage in Bermuda are set to be debated at the next sitting of the House of Assembly.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, tabled the Employment (Minimum Wage Entitlement) Bill 2022 on...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation intended to make it easier to change the use of buildings was tabled in the House of Assembly.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Home Affairs, told MPs that the Development and Planning Amendment Act 2022 would amend the Development and Plann...
DATE: Nov 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lawrence Scott has said he is “surprised, but not bitter” to have been dismissed as transport minister by David Burt, the Premier.
The Cabinet shake-up also saw the removal of Ernest Peets as Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, as well as Governmen...
DATE: Oct 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The One Bermuda Alliance has said it looks forward to working with Rishi Sunak, the new British prime minister.
Cole Simons, the Opposition leader, said in a statement: “At a time when the country desperately needs stability, Mr Sunak appears to brin...
DATE: Oct 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt was re-elected as the Progressive Labour Party leader last night after a bruising campaign battle, which he described as “difficult”.
Party delegates and PLP MPs gave him victory over Curtis Dickinson, the former finance minister.
Walter ...
DATE: Oct 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Bermuda has nothing to fear from cutting links with Britain and becoming an independent state, according to a visiting politician.
Philip “Brave” Davis, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, is on island as a guest of the Progressive Labour Party, which...
DATE: Oct 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt used a rallying call to supporters to say his wife had endured “vicious and false stories” that had been targeted at attacking him.
The Premier appeared to brand the bid to oust him as “silly season” stuff as he called for unity in the Pro...
DATE: Oct 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly