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The Bermuda Industrial Union said yesterday that it is not involved with a planned march on the House of Assembly today.
However in the same statement they urged their membership to take part.
A spokeswoman for the Union said: “The public should be a...
DATE: Mar 01, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party took aim at a statement by Attorney General Mark Pettingill that the former government held back legislation to empower Police.
Shadow Attorney General Kim Wilson said yesterday that while part five of the Police and Crim...
DATE: Feb 20, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian teenagers could be at a disadvantage in the job market if Government’s proposed work permit policy changes moves forward, the PLP believes.
Senator Marc Daniels claimed the reforms could alienate Bermuda’s young people by allowing non-Bermu...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Long-discussed amendments to tackle discrimination based on sexual orientation and age will be tabled soon, Government said yesterday.
Governor George Fergusson announced the promise move in the Throne Speech.
“There is no place for discrimination in...
DATE: Feb 09, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government yesterday axed the Island’s term limit policy in a move aimed at boosting the economy.
Announcing the policy change, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said: “We believe that the elimination of the policy will help spark economic growth an...
DATE: Jan 31, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Education Minister Walton Brown has accused Education Minister Nalton Brangman of lying about his academic credentials.
While Mr Brangman maintains that he passed a pair of programmes at Bermuda College in the early 1980s, Mr Brown said the pr...
DATE: Jan 30, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
In the heat of Monday’s general election, all eyes were watching St George’s West to see where the balance of power would wind up.
But OBA’s Nandi Davis said she was completely unaware that her party’s election hopes were in her hands until she stepp...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former National Training Board head Nalton Brangman was yesterday sworn in as a One Bermuda Alliance Senator and Education Minister in a ceremony at Government House.
He will also serve as a Government senator.
Mr Brangman served as deputy chairman, ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Employers Council and the Bermuda Trade Union Congress have congratulated the OBA Government, and joined calls for dialogue.
Keith Jensen, President of the Employers Council, said: “We support the new Government’s intention to form a Trip...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance should consult with non-governmental bodies in order to build a better Bermuda, according to numerous groups.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette yesterday about the results of Monday’s election, organisations including Greenrock...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes