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Same-sex marriage is not “culturally acceptable” and will not happen in Bermuda because the people do not want it, says the acting Opposition leader.
The same applies to civil unions, David Burt told The Royal Gazette, revealing that he is opposed to...
DATE: Jul 11, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A source within the One Bermuda Alliance has said the party is not concerned about the possibility of Mark Pettingill becoming an independent MP in the wake of a heated debate on same-sex marriage.
Mr Pettingill, who has repeatedly spoken out in favo...
DATE: Jul 11, 2016
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Politics
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David Burt has revealed his long-term intentions for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party.
“There is no vacancy in the leadership at this time, so it’s not something to discuss,” he told The Royal Gazette during an exclusive interview. “But...
DATE: Jul 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A claim by Shawn Crockwell that the One Bermuda Alliance Government targeted his business was “incorrect”, according to Trevor Moniz, the Attorney-General.
Mr Moniz categorically denied that he ordered his former Cabinet colleague not to pursue any c...
DATE: Jul 09, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government’s summer employment programme is helping 95 college and university students further their careers, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Home Affairs, also told legislators that a su...
DATE: Jul 08, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
St George’s MP Kenneth Bascome has accused the Progressive Labour Party of hypocrisy after its calls to reinstate a police station in the town.
Both senator Renee Ming and MP Walter Roban have been vocal in calling on the Bermuda Government to reesta...
DATE: Jul 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The Department of Immigration has maintained that there was “no ministerial influence or interference” behind a raid on former One Bermuda Alliance MP Shawn Crockwell’s home.
Mr Crockwell resigned from the party on Friday claiming the OBA had targete...
DATE: Jul 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Shawn Crockwell’s resignation from the One Bermuda Alliance was regrettable but understandable, backbencher Mark Pettingill has told The Royal Gazette.
However, Mr Pettingill said he would not follow his business colleague’s suit, and planned to rema...
DATE: Jul 04, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Shawn Crockwell last night confirmed his resignation from the One Bermuda Alliance to stand as an independent MP.
Addressing legislators in the House of Assembly, Mr Crockwell accused the OBA of targeting both his business and personal life after he ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2016
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Politics
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Shawn Crockwell is resigning from the One Bermuda Alliance to become an independent MP, according to sources close to the party.
The Royal Gazette understands that Mr Crockwell intends to announce his resignation in today’s sitting of Parliament.
The...
DATE: Jul 01, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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