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More people refused to vote at the Pembroke East Central by-election than at any other since modern records began in 1997.
As residents shunned both parties in the massive Progressive Labour Party stronghold, just 431 persons representing 39 percent ...
DATE: Aug 29, 2009
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Consultants have completed their $300,000 study into the impact gaming would have on Bermuda.
New Orleans-based Innovation Group and the Island's gaming task force are both keeping tight-lipped over the results of their findings, which now rest with ...
DATE: Aug 28, 2009
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:Michael Weeks is the new MP forPembroke East Central after cruising to victory with 89 percent of the votes in yesterday's by-election to replace late Health Minister Nelson Bascome.
Mr. Weeks picked up 387 votes against Keith Young of the United Be...
DATE: Aug 28, 2009
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Pembroke East Central by-election result: Michael Weeks (Progressive Labour Party) 387; Keith Young (United Bermuda Party) 44; three rejected ballots.
Michael Weeks is the new MP for Pembroke East Central after winning 89 percent of the votes in the ...
DATE: Aug 28, 2009
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One of the greatest US senators of all time and the youngest brother of the most celebrated political family in history when he wasn't championing international human rights Senator Edward Kennedy was hanging out on Bermuda's beaches.
As tributes pou...
DATE: Aug 27, 2009
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More than 100 people who no longer live in Pembroke East Central could still be able to vote in today's by-election, the United Bermuda Party claims.
The Opposition says its canvassing and mailing has shown many voters remain registered in homes wher...
DATE: Aug 27, 2009
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Pembroke community leader Charles Jeffers believes the United Bermuda Party "could get wiped right out" as disgruntled supporters of both parties shun tomorrow's Constituency 16 by-election.
Mr. Jeffers said the Progressive Labour Party could increas...
DATE: Aug 26, 2009
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Michael Weeks isn't expected to have much trouble winning the by-election tomorrow — but families in Pembroke East Central made sure it wasn't always an easy ride as he canvassed their homes.
Mr. Weeks has maintained he's taking nothing for granted s...
DATE: Aug 26, 2009
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United Bermuda Party Leader Kim Swan is calling for Bermuda to name a national hero every year to encourage people to follow the examples of great Bermudians of the past.
No national hero was picked for 2009, after last year saw Dame Lois Browne-Evan...
DATE: Aug 25, 2009
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Dealing with four expats from China who tend the greens at Port Royal Golf Course and play amateur football in their spare time might seem like a walk in the park for new US Consul General Grace Shelton.
This is a career diplomat who has spent much o...
DATE: Aug 24, 2009
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