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King Charles III has been urged by a former premier to follow in his mother’s footsteps and make Bermuda a priority visit of his reign.
Speaking at a 21-rifle salute by the Royal Bermuda Regiment at Government House in memory of Queen Elizabeth II ye...
DATE: Sep 10, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The Progressive Labour Party has said that rules have not been changed ahead of any possible leadership challenge at next month’s delegates conference.
The comments followed widespread social media traffic claiming that the process to challenge David...
DATE: Sep 10, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Concerns raised by prison officers over the “unsafe” conditions they have to work in are being ignored by the Government, the Opposition has said.
Michael Dunkley, the shadow national security minister, suggested the Government did not care about wha...
DATE: Sep 10, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
David Burt, the Premier, has warmly praised the Queen following the news of her death.
Mr Burt said the Monarch’s “consequential” reign had earned a “unique” place in history.
In a statement he said: “A life of undimmed duty, a model of strength and...
DATE: Sep 09, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
London may be willing to cut a deal with Bermuda over controversial moves to legalise cannabis after the UK rejected the Government’s flagship legislation, a leading legal expert has said.
With the threat of a constitutional crisis over the issue loo...
DATE: Sep 08, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Bermuda is on the brink of a constitutional crisis after Britain blocked the Government’s flagship legislation to legalise the use and sale of cannabis
DATE: Sep 07, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
MPs will have access to the names of delegates who have the power to vote in any leadership challenge to David Burt, the Premier, next month.
The Progressive Labour Party made the statement following an internal flashpoint over the issue.
The announc...
DATE: Sep 07, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A row has erupted in the Progressive Labour Party over access to a list of delegates who may vote in next month’s party conference if there is a challenge to the leader, or deputy leader.
A senior PLP source claimed that the names of delegates who at...
DATE: Sep 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Ministers have insisted that a one-off $150 payment for parents of public school children is “enough” to help deal with the cost of living crisis.
Diallo Rabain, Education Minister, apologised to parents and guardians for the time it has taken to get...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
People interested in joining the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s defence or promotions boards have been invited to apply by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Ms Lalgie has called on “suitably qualified” candidates to come forward as she expressed the need for an “...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly