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Shadow Finance Minister David Burt last night accused Premier Craig Cannonier of “hiding behind legal action” after being issued with a writ for slander.
And the Opposition front bencher also went on the offensive, challenged Mr Cannonier to “come cl...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean has failed to answer questions from The Royal Gazette concerning allegations he used threats in an attempt to persuade Government backbencher Nandi Outerbridge to resign.
The alleged threats took place during a conversatio...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean said “many disgusting and disturbing things” during a meeting with Government MP Nandi Outerbridge, the OBA backbencher has claimed.
Mrs Outerbridge denied allegations by Mr Bean that she was pressured to attend their meet...
DATE: Feb 18, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley has apologised for using bad language after the microphones in the House of Assembly picked up a private conversation he had with another MP.
The Public Safety Minister was recorded swearing during the first three minut...
DATE: Feb 18, 2014
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Opposition leader Marc Bean has challenged Premier Craig Cannonier to release the recording of a conversation he had with Government backbencher Nandi Outerbridge.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette this afternoon, Mr Bean denied claims by Mr Cannonier th...
DATE: Feb 17, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A bid by the Corporation of Hamilton take back control of its finances has been refused by Chief Justice Ian Kawaley.
This means Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy continues holding the City’s purse strings — although Mr Justice Kawaley called the si...
DATE: Feb 13, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The proposed national ballot on casino gaming may have been discarded by Government — but the Gaming Referendum Act 2013 will return nevertheless as the House of Assembly reconvenes on Friday.
The Act has been carried forward, according to Government...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An open microphone forum has been called by the Future Bermuda Alliance, the youth wing of the One Bermuda Alliance, for the public to hear options and air views on the issue of casino gaming in Bermuda.
“We’re going to try to inform people, but we w...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Sweeping changes to the Civil Service have moved a step closer following the launch of a Public Service Reform initiative “designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness” within the organisation.
In a statement last night, Premier Craig Cannon...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Local companies that hire guest workers will soon be required to provide training programmes for Bermudians when phase two of the new work permit policy goes into effect.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that while a number of job categories a...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Politics
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