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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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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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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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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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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
In an evening of celebration and heartbreak, a handful of candidates managed to topple some of the Island’s political elite.
OBA’s Glen Smith landed a huge blow for the One Bermuda Alliance early in the evening by defeating Premier Paula Cox by 40 vo...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce last night called for the new OBA Government to create an Economic Advisory Board to aid in repairing the economy.
Chamber President Ronnie Viera said that the proposed board would advise the Minister of Finance on eco...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lovitta Foggo hopes to highlight St David’s lesser known landmarks and beauty sites to build the area as a tourism hot spot.
“Some of the bigger aims would be ensuing that St David's is recognised as the tourism hub that it really is and that require...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
OBA candidate Gaylynne Cannonier hopes to establish a new community centre in St David’s as part of a plan to revitalise the area.
“I believe it was attempted before, but for whatever reason it didn’t continue,” she said. “I think if you work along w...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The first votes of the general election were cast yesterday as advanced polling began.
Hundreds of voters attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, on King Street, where they were greeted by a raft of political candidates.
Those who spoke with ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton will fund a study into cracks forming at the Cavendish car park.
During a public meeting this week, city officials said the cracks, likely caused by vegetation, could potentially pose a serious health and safety risk.
While the s...
DATE: Dec 07, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes