2857 results returned for search: "independence AND " category "News"
rebellion spelled defeat for a new Independence referendum bill.
But moments after two MPs defied the Whip on a key vote while two others were nowhere to be seen, Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan sought to push the referendum plan through another way.
...
DATE: May 07, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
very confused approach by the Government. It demonstrates a very confused Government.'' -- Opposition Leader Mr. Frederick Wade on the new Independence Referendum Act.
*** "You're in a snarl-up. We are rushing the clock for the Premier's idea of som...
DATE: May 07, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
An Opposition motion rejecting Government's call for a Commission of Inquiry passed without objection in an extraordinary day in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The debate saw Tourism Minister the Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge lambaste his Government's ...
DATE: May 07, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Independence referendum bill and replace it with another.
Mr. John Gilbert, the former clerk of the House, said two similar bills could not be debated during the same session of the House.
Once a bill received second reading, as the Independence Refe...
DATE: May 06, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Arnold Francis QC declared at a forum last night.
He found it "incredible'' to hear people saying the Island was not ready to cut ties with Great Britain when there were only two to three items it handled for Bermuda.
Independence would require "a si...
DATE: May 06, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Government will withdraw the Independence Referendum Act 1994 on Friday and introduce a new bill, The Royal Gazette has learned.
Sources said the new bill, which will not be debated on Friday because it will only receive the first reading, would make...
DATE: May 05, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
debated on Friday, United Bermuda Party MPs have dropped plans for a Commission of Inquiry on Independence, a source said yesterday.
A Commission of Inquiry -- which has the power to subpoena witnesses and compel testimony under oath -- would be repl...
DATE: May 04, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
stop a Commission of Inquiry on Independence.
In a speech at Devonshire Recreation Centre, Mr. Wade repeatedly said that a Commission of Inquiry was a "ridiculous'' way to gather facts on Independence.
Rather than an inquiry followed by a referendum,...
DATE: May 04, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
before May 13.
An amended Independence Referendum Act 1994 is set for debate when the House of Assembly resumes on Friday, and Opposition Leader Mr. Frederick Wade said he planned to proceed at the earliest opportunity with his motion rejecting Gover...
DATE: May 02, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Three large catastrophe insurers have plans to locate in Bermuda, says Finance Minister the Hon. David Saul.
And it was doubtful that Independence talk was hurting Bermuda's desirability as a place for large insurance firms to locate, Dr. Saul told T...
DATE: May 02, 1994
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
