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The Government held a press conference today on the roll-out of the St David’s draft community plan.
Present was Walter Roban, the Minister for Home Affairs, Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, and BLDC chairwoman, Lovitta F...
DATE: Aug 24, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Government has been accused of failing to deliver on pledges it made two years ago to create jobs and stimulate the economy.
Jarion Richardson, the opposition One Bermuda Alliance spokesman on Labour, pointed out that many initiatives launched as...
DATE: Aug 22, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Progressive Labour Party has hit back at “inaccurate and misleading” reports in relation to its upcoming internal elections.
The party was referring to an opinion piece by Khalid Wasi who claimed that the decision over who will be the next PLP l...
DATE: Aug 22, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Burt, the Premier, has faced pushback in some of his recent meetings with the Progressive Labour Party faithful, with a party source saying a leadership challenge was likely to come.
But despite a swirl of rumours around Mr Burt’s leadership, t...
DATE: Aug 20, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The One Bermuda Alliance has again called for the elimination of the Travel Authorisation form after the lifting of other Covid-related restrictions next week.
Michael Dunkley, the Shadow Minister for Health, welcomed news of the easing of Covid-19 ...
DATE: Aug 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
More than half of residents are spending less and going without basics amid fears of rising inflation
DATE: Aug 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Seniors will receive the 2.75 per cent pension increase promised by the Government on September 15, the Premier and Minister of Finance has said.
David Burt, who introduced legislation to increase the funds for seniors in July, said the payments wou...
DATE: Aug 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The One Bermuda Alliance has demanded the Government provide an immediate explanation to reports of “significant resignations” within the Department of Public Prosecutions.
Scott Pearman, the Shadow Legal Affairs Minister, said the news could exacer...
DATE: Aug 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The latest recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award has been announced.
The Department of Works and Engineering’s Wendell Eve was recognised by David Burt, the Premier, for “admirable service delivery”.
The PSEA is awarded every month to an i...
DATE: Aug 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The Opposition has called on the Government to eliminate the sugar tax and reduce Belco’s duty on fuel to help families dealing with the cost of living crisis.
Last month, MPs approved spending $5.8 million as part of a $15 million package that ...
DATE: Aug 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan