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Former backbencher Jeff Sousa was surprised to lose his seat — but conceded the One Bermuda Alliance had failed to get its message out.
While he said he hoped the Progressive Labour Party would take advantage of the recently completed National Traini...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The person tipped to lead the One Bermuda Alliance must bridge the disconnect between the party and the people, the former chairman said.
Thad Hollis blamed Tuesday’s decisive General Election defeat on the party’s failure to connect with constituen...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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New MP Christopher Famous has vowed to build trust with the people after his shock General Election victory over Bob Richards.
Mr Famous stressed the importance of listening to the needs of the community as he reflected on his 94-vote victory in Devo...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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Politics
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A shooting that left a 20-year-old man dead in Devonshire late last night has all the hallmarks of a gang-related murder, police now say.
Jahcari Francis was fatally shot at a residence on Upland Street at around 10.45pm. He was pronounced dead at t...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Mayor of St George’s has offered her congratulations to the Progressive Labour Party following its landslide win in yesterday’s General Election.
In a statement, Quinell Francis and the Corporation of St George’s thanked outgoing One Bermuda All...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Professor and author Michael Jarvis is to give an update on the University of Rochester Archaeology Field School’s work on Smith’s Island where investigations continue into its early inhabitation in St George’s Harbour.
Mr Jarvis, whose dig is spons...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Former premier Michael Dunkley said that Bermuda’s racial divide remained the “big issue in the room”.
In a statement posted to his Facebook page, Mr Dunkley — who resigned as One Bermuda Alliance leader on Wednesday — said there is “much work to do...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
David Burt pledged to work his hardest for “every single Bermudian in this country” as he was sworn in as Premier of Bermuda.
During the ceremony at Government House yesterday afternoon, attended by a healthy crowd of family members and party colleag...
DATE: Jul 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Premier David Burt Swearing In Ceremony (Photograph by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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Other
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Even before the final count came in for Pembroke West Central, David Burt’s supporters were dancing in jubilation in the car park of Northlands Primary School.
Whoops and cheers rang out as final results for other constituencies were announced online...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
