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Dame Jennifer Smith called for the Progressive Labour Party to remain focused on independence.
Speaking at the PLP’s Wakanda Royalty Gala on Saturday night, celebrating the 20th anniversary of its historic General Election victory, the former premier...
DATE: Nov 13, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The sacking of an up-and-coming senator helped spark a rebellion to unseat Opposition leader Jeanne Atherden, a party insider said yesterday.
The One Bermuda Alliance member said that the firing of Nick Kempe, who resigned as party chairman after Ms ...
DATE: Sep 22, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Craig Cannonier entered the political arena in 2009 as a candidate for the short-lived Bermuda Democratic Alliance.
He was appointed a senator in May 2011 when members of the BDA and the United Bermuda Party joined forces to form the One Bermuda Alli...
DATE: Sep 21, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Collingwood Anderson, Christopher Farrow and Aideen Ratteray Pryse have been named permanent secretaries.
Mr Anderson will serve for the Ministry of National Security and Mr Farrow for the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism.
Ms Ratteray Pry...
DATE: Sep 11, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition leader Jeanne Atherden has called for an apolitical women’s forum to promote female empowerment in the light of the Wayne Caines “titty milk” affair.
Ms Atherden also urged women and men in the Progressive Labour Party to break their silen...
DATE: Sep 10, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt said that a video posted by Wayne Caines in which he asked a young woman server in a London restaurant for “titty milk” displayed a “lack of respect for women”.
However, the Premier did not indicate whether the comment would cost Mr Caine...
DATE: Sep 08, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Minister of National Security apologised last night after he posted a video where he asked a young woman server in a London restaurant for “titty milk”.
Wayne Caines, in London on government business, told The Royal Gazette he was “deeply disappo...
DATE: Sep 07, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senators gave their approval for the introduction of ATV tours in the West End.
The proposal — which has drawn criticism from environmental groups — garnered support from One Bermuda Alliance senators on Wednesday.
But James Jardine, independent sena...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate.
The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate.
Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses.
But the legislat...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes