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Veteran MP Grant Gibbons scored his fifth successive election victory in his Paget East constituency with a reduced majority.
The One Bermuda Alliance MP garnered 699 votes, seeing off the challenge of Progressive Labour Party candidate Dawn Simmons,...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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We asked our readers for reaction to the general election result last night. Here are some of their comments.
Sonya Fuller: This is a historic time and historic election. Record crime, high unemployment, IB sceptical, tourism down, education in need ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Sandys South constituents yesterday returned Progressive Labour Party MP Terry Lister as their representative in Parliament.
The veteran MP won 516 votes to claim victory over Toni Spring, a new face on the political scene who campaigned on behalf of...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Bermudians head to polling stations today in a historic general election that both parties feel confident of winning.
Today’s poll is the first to be held under redrawn constituency boundaries since the single seat electoral system was introduced in ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Politics
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The One Bermuda Alliance holds a 19 point lead over the PLP, according to a survey conducted by Total Research Associates.
Consistent with other polls, it states that the outcome of today’s general election is in the hands of a significant proportion...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Politics
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The young voters of CedarBridge Academy have spoken: reviving an annual tradition, the school has just elected its 15-member Student Government.
Friday’s elections, deliberately timed to underscore the importance of today’s national general election,...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Public Services Union has asked questions of both political parties on behalf of their members.
General Secretary Edward Ball Jr explained: “The membership requested that we seek clarification on some of the key points. The questions came...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Politics
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Seniors from across the Island were treated a meal and some entertainment at CedarBridge Academy as part of an effort by students to give back to the community.
Some stayed on the premises to help clean up or serve lunch to seniors; others went out t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Incumbent Glenn Blakeney, Minister of Youth, Families and Sports, will be challenged for this seat by first-time candidate Anthony Francis of the OBA.
Mr Blakeney has held it since 2003 when he won against the late Hilary Soares with a 105 vote major...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The mother of a young heroin addict who died recently has spoken of her heart-rending battle to save him from his demons.
Lynn Spencer said she felt alone and let down by the system when dealing with son Christopher’s five-year battle with drugs.
He...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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