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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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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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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Annual Report of the Ombudsman for 2016 has been completed and will be released to the public after Parliament reconvenes.
According to a statement by the office of the Ombudsman, the report has been submitted to the Office of the Speaker of the ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Aspen Bermuda Ltd has labelled online comments attributed to an employee as “abhorrent”.
However, a spokesman refused to say if Marisa Baron, the sister of Minister of National Security Senator Jeff Baron, is still employed by the company.
In a brief...
DATE: Jul 01, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party yesterday rolled out its final 18 General Election candidates, including 16 of its sitting MPs.
Among those announced at the final PLP candidate announcements were former senator and public safety minister David Burch and...
DATE: Jun 27, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Dozens of young Bermudians gathered at Alaska Hall last night to voice their thoughts to the Progressive Labour Party.
Numerous PLP candidates including party leader David Burt, Wayne Caines, Dennis Lister III, Renée Ming and Diallo Rabain used the o...
DATE: Jun 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has unveiled three General Election candidates to go up against three of the One Bermuda Alliance’s key players.
Architect Curtis Richardson will take on Grant Gibbons in Paget East, barrister Kathy Simmons will challenge...
DATE: Jun 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s international standing as a business destination is again under attack by the European Union, according to finance minister Bob Richards.
Mr Richards said that this month the Bermuda Government received a questionnaire from the EU’s Code of...
DATE: Jun 23, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes