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The island’s new Governor was sworn in yesterday at a closed event at Government House.
Rena Lalgie said: “It is a privilege to have begun my service as Governor of Bermuda.
“My family and I look forward to settling into Bermudian life.”
Ms Lalgie, t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A licensing regime for cannabis sales and production – with a range of fees and restrictions - will be introduced if proposed legislation is approved.
The Cannabis Licensing Act 2020, tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday, was designed to remove ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Boris Johnson, the UK Prime Minister, has pledged to support the UK Overseas Territories in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr Johnson last week joined David Burt, the Premier, and representatives from other Overseas Territories at a Joint Mini...
DATE: Dec 01, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt, the Premier, called for unity this morning in the wake of a landslide victory at the polls.
Surrounded by Progressive Labour Party candidates at Alaska Hall, Mr Burt praised his colleagues, the PLP team and the public for their support, b...
DATE: Oct 02, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has appealed to voters to go to the polls tomorrow and promised that Covid-19 safety measures would be enforced.
David Burt, the Premier, said yesterday that safety at polling stations had been a key concern for voters in...
DATE: Sep 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party branded attacks over a loan to a United States music promoter a “desperate” election tactic.
A party spokeswoman said Anthony Blakey, who disappeared after taking a $800,000 loan in April 2018 to set up a music studio at ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Free Democratic Movement has promised to use green energy to reduce the cost of living in its General Election platform.
The FDM said: “Energy costs in Bermuda are prohibitive and will remain high as long as we are trapped by our dependency on fo...
DATE: Sep 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Whoever wins the election tomorrow will be forced to manage a struggling tourism industry.
One hotelier, who asked not to be named, said Covid-19 was “an elephant in every room” of the industry.
He said: “Our numbers for the years had looked all righ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance today claimed his party could attract investment to reignite the economy if successful at the General Election on Thursday.
Craig Cannonier said at a press conference the party fuelled the island’s economic reco...
DATE: Sep 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The leader of the One Bermuda Alliance branded the Progressive Labour Party platform on Wednesday as “smoke and mirrors” and built on unaffordable promises.
Craig Cannonier said David Burt, the Premier, had attempted to deceive the public.
He added: ...
DATE: Sep 25, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes