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New home affairs minister Walton Brown has pledged a “truly inclusive” consultation period before introducing immigration reform.
Mr Brown said the Immigration Reform Working Group is tasked with producing a report based on the principles that Bermud...
DATE: Jul 31, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Government stands to gain millions of dollars through the Lahey Clinic and Port Royal Golf Course lawsuits, according to Trevor Moniz, who urged the Progressive Labour Party to continue proceedings.
In a statement yesterday, the former At...
DATE: Jul 27, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former premier Michael Dunkley said the One Bermuda Alliance could have done more to support black Bermudians, but were limited by economic constraints.
Asked about criticism that the OBA did not do enough to help black Bermudians, he said it was a “...
DATE: Jul 26, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former premier Michael Dunkley has said he has stepped away from the political frontline in the wake of the One Bermuda Alliance’s “crushing” loss at the polls.
While Mr Dunkley said he will continue to represent his constituency in the House of Asse...
DATE: Jul 26, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former backbencher Jeff Sousa was surprised to lose his seat — but conceded the One Bermuda Alliance had failed to get its message out.
While he said he hoped the Progressive Labour Party would take advantage of the recently completed National Traini...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burch won his first seat in the House of Assembly, defeating OBA candidate Sheila Gomez by more than 300 votes in Warwick North Central.
While the constituency had been labelled a marginal following Wayne Scott’s narrow ten-vote victory in 2012...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Michael Dunkley has resigned as leader of the One Bermuda Alliance.
Mr Dunkley this afternoon declined to comment on the reports until he can confer with his colleagues within the party.
He added that he is taking time to reflect on the “devastating ...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Michael Dunkley called on Bermudians to return the OBA to office tomorrow as the island goes to the polls.
In the final party press conference before election day, the premier noted the OBA’s record on tourism and improving the economy.
“We have made...
DATE: Jul 17, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Candidates are still pounding the pavement in Warwick North Central, where a tight race is expected between veteran David Burch and political newcomer Sheila Gomez.
Speaking yesterday, Ms Gomez of the One Bermuda Alliance said she began canvassing in...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance has said it will continue to work to get Bermudians employed in the tourism industry.
In a press conference this morning, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Minister of Home Affairs, noted the boosts in visitor arrivals, air lift and n...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes