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Staunch independence supporter Alex Scott concedes now is not the time to push for a split with the UK as Bermuda gets to grips with its economic, crime and social problems.
But Mr Scott believes Premier Paula Cox will have enough trust from the publ...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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Tim Smith
Bermuda Democratic Alliance MP Mark Pettingill says his pet dog would get elected for either of the traditional parties in their stronghold constituencies.
But Mr Pettingill dismissed claims of a rift in the BDA as he outlined his party’s uphill batt...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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Politics
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Tim Smith
Deputy United Bermuda Party leader Trevor Moniz yesterday claimed “cocky” Bermuda Democratic Alliance leader Craig Cannonier is dashing hopes of a coordinated Opposition.
Mr Moniz believes the BDA’s three MPs his former UBP colleagues Shawn Crockwell...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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Politics
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Tim Smith
The United Nations General Assembly has expressed its regret over Bermuda's lack of public meetings and Parliamentary debates on independence.
The Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for discussion on the issue, noting the Island's political pa...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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Politics
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Tim Smith
Campaigners want drunk drivers to be forced to take an educational course about the perils of alcohol.
Fiona Elkinson, of Bermuda Professional Counselling Services, says currently only about 20 percent of offenders take advantage of Government’s volu...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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Other
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Tim Smith
Bermuda's drunk driving laws could be toughened up after the Island's road death rate for 2010 put it on the verge of the international high-risk category, according to Transport Minister Terry Lister. Reflecting on the 13 people who lost their lives...
DATE: Jan 04, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Political activist Khalid Wasi yesterday called for all Opposition MPs to quit their own parties and join the Progressive Labour Party.
Mr Wasi said that would allow Bermuda to “start a new game” after the PLP effectively sealed checkmate by ensuring...
DATE: Jan 04, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The United Nations General Assembly has expressed its regret over Bermuda's lack of public meetings and Parliamentary debates on Independence.
The Assembly has adopted a resolution underlining the need for discussion on the issue, noting the Island's...
DATE: Jan 03, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Doctors are hopeful the Ministry of Health's new guidelines on stem cells will bring the row over former Premier Ewart Brown's Winterhaven project to an end.
But as Government maintains its silence on the issue, Shadow Health Minister Louise Jackson ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government appears to have missed its self-imposed deadline to complete the police/court building, Shadow Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin claimed yesterday.
Earlier this month, Works Minister Derrick Burgess said all construction aspects of th...
DATE: Dec 31, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
