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The Progressive Labour Party is not a split party, David Burt has insisted ahead of an election vote that will decide his future in politics.
As PLP delegates and MPs prepare to choose between Mr Burt and former finance minister Curtis Dickinson as l...
DATE: Oct 19, 2022
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Shaun Connolly
The Progressive Labour Party’s annual general conference, which features a vote for the leadership of the party, will take place over the next few days.
PLP members begin three days of debate tonight, with the battle for the party leadership decided ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
PLP leadership challenger Curtis Dickinson has again railed against “dirty tricks” and “personal attacks”.
With the clock ticking down to Thursday’s Progressive Labour Party leadership vote, the former finance minister hit out at underhand tactics i...
DATE: Oct 18, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Bermuda’s political stand-off on whether to legalise the use and production of cannabis has drawn international attention.
The Washington Post, one of America’s most respected newspapers, has featured a piece on how the island is dealing with the UK’...
DATE: Oct 18, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The battle for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party took a personal twist as David Burt, the Premier, and Curtis Dickinson finally faced each other in the only head-to-head debate of the campaign on Saturday night.
Mr Burt appeared to take ...
DATE: Oct 17, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The $376 million deal to revamp the landmark Fairmont Southampton hotel has been done, David Burt, the Premier, said.
In a head-to-head debate last night with Progressive Labour Party leadership rival Curtis Dickinson, the Premier revealed an agreeme...
DATE: Oct 17, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The atmosphere in the One Bermuda Alliance is “tense” as people feel “anxiety and pain” about the direction of the party, according to deputy leader Jarion Richardson.
The Royal Gazette understands things came to a head at the weekly caucus meeti...
DATE: Oct 16, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, has refused to be drawn on whether he had a bust-up with former Cabinet colleague Renée Ming over immigration policy.
The controversy comes as David Burt, the Premier, and challenger for the PLP lead...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
David Burt, the Premier, has refused to say whether he would serve in a Curtis Dickinson Cabinet if the former finance minister topples him as Progressive Labour Party leader next week.
Mr Burt would also not be drawn on whether he would try to heal...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A $50 million pilot initiative aimed at helping first-time buyers to get on the property ladder was launched today by the Premier, David Burt.
Under the move, first-time mortgages will be guaranteed partially for up to a decade by the Government, wi...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly