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The Progressive Labour Party pledged last night to unite the island’s citizens and put its children first as it unveiled its platform for the upcoming General Election.
Party leader David Burt told supporters that the PLP would accomplish more in its...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Politics
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Several campaign pledges made by the One Bermuda Alliance relating to security 4½ years ago remain unfulfilled — including a pair of promises for St George’s.
Rolled out under the public safety section of the party’s platform were plans to fully reo...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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While the political climate in Bermuda has been nothing short of thunderous over the past term, there are some issues both parties agree on in St George’s West.
Improving transportation, protecting the vulnerable and realising the potential to build ...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Independent electoral hopeful David Burch may have been turned away at nomination day — but Mr Burch declared last night his fight is far from over.
Mr Burch, a would-be candidate for Warwick South Central, paid his $250 fee, but is now seeking legal...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
One Bermuda Alliance election candidate Sheila Gomez has dropped her complaint to police about alleged “bullying and intimidation” by a Progressive Labour Party volunteer.
A Bermuda Police Service spokesman said on Monday: “The Bermuda Police Service...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Shadow tourism minister Jamahl Simmons has blasted the One Bermuda Alliance for its failure to create more jobs for Bermudians.
In a press conference yesterday, Mr Simmons noted that the Government in 2013 promised to create 2,000 jobs over the follo...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bob Richards has told the island’s seniors that their pensions will be protected under the One Bermuda Alliance.
Speaking at a party press conference yesterday morning, the Minister of Finance said they would ensure pensions would not be used in “ve...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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The Bermuda Union of Teachers delivered a broadside at the Government yesterday, declaring its track record on education “abysmal”.
But the union’s statement elicited a swift response from the One Bermuda Alliance questioning its use of Budget book n...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Insufficient management plans have contributed to mould and other infrastructure issues currently plaguing the public school system, the minister of education says.
Cole Simons addressed the issue as part of a press conference held earlier today to ...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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Politics
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Former Progressive Labour Party leader Paula Cox has followed through on her pledge to run as an independent after quitting the party last month.
The former premier submitted nomination papers yesterday at the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church o...
DATE: Jul 05, 2017
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Politics
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