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Progressive Labour Party MP Zane DeSilva has ruled himself out of running for the leadership of the party saying he stands “firmly behind David Burt” to take the top position.
Mr DeSilva was responding to reports by a source close to the party telli...
DATE: Nov 07, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Road safety campaigners have welcomed the Bermuda Government’s pledge to tackle impaired driving in Bermuda.
In yesterday’s Throne Speech, Acting Governor Ginny Ferson revealed that roadside breath testing would be brought in next year, while speed c...
DATE: Nov 07, 2016
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Progressive Labour Party chairman Scott Simmons has thanked Marc Bean for his service, after the Leader of the Opposition resigned on Friday.
“We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Mr Bean for stepping into the role as our chief execu...
DATE: Nov 06, 2016
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Politics
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Greenrock is hoping a commitment to tackling climate change will be part of the Government’s upcoming Throne Speech.
The environmental organisation has also outlined six areas of importance including marine conservation, tackling litter and an updat...
DATE: Nov 05, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A living wage for Bermudians and a move away from “trickledown politics” are among the Throne Speech priorities proposed by local politicians and political commentators.
The reconvening of Parliament falls on Monday along with the announcement of the...
DATE: Nov 05, 2016
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Politics
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Marc Bean, the Leader of the Opposition and MP for Warwick South Central, has declared his retirement from politics — bringing to a close an increasingly troubled tenure.
“I’m at peace,” Mr Bean told The Royal Gazette, shortly after the Progressive L...
DATE: Nov 05, 2016
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Politics
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A statement has been issued by the participants in the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council that have concluded in London.
In addition, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office issued its own statement, which included the following:
“The Ministe...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Climate change, controls on pesticide and a sustainable tourism strategy would be worthwhile elements in the 2016 Throne Speech, according to the environment group BEST.
While the Bermuda Government has thus far kept the contents of Monday’s Throne S...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Updating Governor-designate John Rankin on Bermuda life was the among tasks in London for Michael Dunkley, the Premier, during talks among Overseas Territory leaders.
Mr Rankin is to be sworn into office on December 5, Mr Dunkley told The Royal Gazet...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Ewart Brown, the former premier, is among witnesses scheduled to appear later this month before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry.
According to the commission’s webpage, the group is still working on its list of potential witnesses for the week start...
DATE: Nov 01, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell