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The defeat of an Opposition motion opposing the proposed redevelopment of the airport was a “setback” but not the end of the issue, according to shadow finance minister David Burt.
The motion, moved by Mr Burt, also called for the project to be subje...
DATE: May 18, 2015
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An afternoon of high tension in the House of Assembly ended with Marc Bean, the Leader of the Opposition, being escorted out of the Chamber by the sergeant-at-arms and a police officer.
Mr Bean was suspended from the House until next week after a mot...
DATE: May 16, 2015
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Walton Brown, the Shadow Minister for Immigration, has said the House of Assembly was “brought into disrepute” yesterday after Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier disclosed that Mr Brown made a request through the Public Access to Information (PATI...
DATE: May 16, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A motion opposing the proposed redevelopment of LF Wade International Airport and calling for a public request for proposal process to take place was defeated last night by government MPs.
The motion, moved by David Burt, the Shadow Minister for Fina...
DATE: May 16, 2015
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A showdown at Parliament is in store, with the Opposition calling for the resignation of Finance Minister Bob Richards and the People’s Campaign urging the public to gather tomorrow outside the House of Assembly.
The Progressive Labour Party has call...
DATE: May 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Unethical business and poor governance have been revealed in the volumes of e-mails released by the People’s Campaign, according to Leader of the Opposition Marc Bean and Deputy Leader David Burt.
Both said that Finance minister Bob Richards ought to...
DATE: May 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda Government Ministers have been accused of giving away control of LF Wade International Airport to foreign interests.
The grass roots community group the People’s Campaign has called a town-hall meeting for tomorrow night, urging “all Bermudi...
DATE: May 13, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced tribunal reform plans, speaking on the resumption of the Senate this morning.
Sen Fahy said that he envisages this as a pilot project focusing on tribunals under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the ...
DATE: May 13, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Senators called it “a sad day” as they spoke on the passing of the Municipalities Amendment (No 2) Bill 2015, which provides for ministerial control of corporation affairs.
The legislation also gives the Minister of Home Affairs, or a person appoint...
DATE: May 13, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown has congratulated the new mayors of Hamilton and St George.
Charles Gosling was elected as Mayor of Hamilton last Thursday night by a sizeable majority over Carlton Simmons, while Quinell Francis was voted...
DATE: May 11, 2015
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Politics
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