357 results returned for search: "" category "Politics" author Tim Smith
Government’s plan to freeze pension contributions to soften the blow of pay cuts for MPs and workers was rejected by the One Bermuda Alliance last night.
Leader Craig Cannonier dubbed the proposal “a raid on the future”, claiming it would take more t...
DATE: Feb 13, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Paul De La Chevotiere, the first MP to cross the floor of the House of Assembly, has died aged 83.
A Court Street doctor elected as an Opposition Progressive Labour Party MP in 1976, Dr De La Chevotiere made history by joining the ruling United Bermu...
DATE: Feb 09, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Nepotism and self-dealing in Government won’t be stamped out until people are made to follow the rules, the One Bermuda Alliance has claimed.
The Progressive Labour Party’s reputation on good governance has been dealt yet another blow, says the OBA, ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The One Bermuda Alliance last night threw open its doors to the public to help put together its election platform on crime, education and the economy.
About 50 supporters took part in brainstorming sessions led by leader Craig Cannonier and Shadow Mi...
DATE: Feb 07, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Rehabilitation in prisons and better education from a young age were the One Bermuda Alliance's top two suggestions for breaking the Island's cycle of crime at an open forum this evening.
The failings of the public school system leaves many young men...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Families Minister Glenn Blakeney yesterday claimed a British expert has backed his controversial stance on sexual orientation discrimination.
Mr Blakeney told the House of Assembly he has consulted with a lord in the UK who agreed with his plan to am...
DATE: Feb 04, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Deputy Mayor Glen Smith has resigned so he can run for the One Bermuda Alliance at the next general election.
Mayor Charles Gosling announced Mr Smith’s resignation yesterday, saying the Corporation of Hamilton must remain apolitical.
Mr Smith has re...
DATE: Feb 04, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert yesterday released a report indented to lay the foundation for a National Tourism Plan.
The Minister said the document, created by the Tourism Board, would be instrumental in creating a five to ten year plan for the ind...
DATE: Feb 04, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Twenty-five-year-old Alexis Swan was yesterday unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance’s general election candidate for Warwick South East.
Ms Swan will be one of youngest ever people seeking a place in Parliament as she takes on Lawrence Scott of the P...
DATE: Feb 03, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government was advised to cancel all trailer dumpster licences due to repeated complaints that materials like sand were being transported illegally, truckers leader Richard Foggo has revealed.
The Trucks Advisory Committee made the recommendation las...
DATE: Jan 31, 2012
|
CATEGORY:
Politics
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
