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The Bermuda Democratic Alliance made its debut Reply to the Throne Speech by criticising Government's failure to address the economy, crime and education.
Shawn Crockwell delivered the statement on behalf of Bermuda's newest political party — and whi...
DATE: Nov 14, 2009
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The House of Assembly has barely reopened for the new season — and already Government is accused of trying to catch the United Bermuda Party off guard by breaking common practice and rushing through important legislation.
Government intends to launch...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Mr. Speaker, Members of the House of Assembly,
It is an honour to rise today in this Chamber to deliver the Reply to the Throne Speech in this the 400th year of our history.
My colleagues and I share a commitment to doing whatever we can to make this...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Former Police Commissioner Jonathan Smith yesterday confirmed he has joined the Progressive Labour Party.
Mr. Smith — the brother of former United Bermuda Party Minister Tim Smith — said he believes it is time for Bermudians to play their part in bre...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Sustainability group Greenrock is urging Government to adopt alternative technologies in transport and building design as it finalises a White Paper on Energy.
The sustainable development group welcomed the Throne Speech announcement of a White Paper...
DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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A youth empowerment programme is appealing to the business community to help secure jobs for young Bermudians.
Tory Darrell, assistant coordinator of the Mirrors programme, said the economic downturn and the reluctance of businesses to help place you...
DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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Education Minister El James has paid out of pocket to assist young men attend drug rehabilitation in the UK.
The Minister spoke at a Progressive Labour Party meeting on crime for Warwick residents last night, along with former Police Commissioner Jon...
DATE: Nov 10, 2009
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The Ministry of Education is to increase its focus on counselling as part of a plan to keep black males in school.
The initiative, announced in Friday's Throne Speech, comes after a report on young black men found 50 percent were dropping out before ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2009
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Support groups have welcomed Government's announcement it is to address challenges encountered by parents with special needs children.
The announcement was made in Friday's Throne Speech delivered by Governor Sir Richard Gozney, where he revealed the...
DATE: Nov 09, 2009
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A body tasked with tackling racial discrimination is to undergo a thorough review after Government said there had been a lack of progress.
And it appears possible that the Commission on Unity and Racial Equality (CURE) could be replaced by a new orga...
DATE: Nov 09, 2009
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