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The United Bermuda Party discussed the Uighurs controversy with Foreign Secretary David Miliband in a meeting at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess on Thursday morning.
Opposition Leader Kim Swan, his deputy Trevor Moniz and Shadow Finance Minister Bob R...
DATE: Nov 28, 2009
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Bermuda's laws stopping people making illegal wire transfers will be stepped up under regulations to be considered in the House of Assembly today.
The draft order to be read by Telecommunications Minister Michael Scott is part of the ongoing efforts ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2009
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Bermuda-based insurance companies' contribution to the UK in times of crisis was on the discussion table as UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband held a working breakfast with business leaders yesterday.
The gathering at Camden House was told about the...
DATE: Nov 26, 2009
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Bermuda's strained relationship with the UK has dominated leading British media reports on the Queen's visit to the Island this week.
The BBC and The Times both highlighted the tension since the Premier brought four former Guantánamo Bay prisoners to...
DATE: Nov 26, 2009
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MPs are due to debate health insurance today — and the Progressive Labour Party may end up wishing it had dealt with the matter while fierce FutureCare critic Louise Jackson was off the Island.
Mrs. Jackson has returned from a trip overseas and is po...
DATE: Nov 20, 2009
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Supporters of Premier Ewart Brown who want something to stick on their fridge should buy a copy of the latest edition of The Workers Voice.
"Ten Best Ewart Political Moments" is a colourful cut out and keep list of the Premier's top achievements as h...
DATE: Nov 20, 2009
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New Police chief Michael DeSilva has met with a United Bermuda Party contingent as the Island continues to try to get to grips with the recent surge in gang violence.
Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley says the official Opposition wants to...
DATE: Nov 20, 2009
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After a life spent outside politics so far, businessman Craig Cannonier is ready to run as an MP for the Bermuda Democratic Alliance.
The 46-year-old yesterday became the first person other than the party's three former United Bermuda Party MPs to pu...
DATE: Nov 19, 2009
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A group of MPs led by Progressive Labour Party backbencher Wayne Perinchief yesterday met Governor Sir Richard Gozney for talks aimed at finding a solution to the gang violence plaguing the Island.
Independent MP Wayne Furbert, Shawn Crockwell of the...
DATE: Nov 19, 2009
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Hoteliers and Government have been in talks to ensure Bermudians are made the priority when the credit crunch results in job losses, Finance Minister Paula Cox said yesterday.
The Deputy Premier said that is one of a number of initiatives across seve...
DATE: Nov 18, 2009
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