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Corporation of Hamilton councillor George Scott branded Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy “a dictator and right-wing whatever” after Government introduced new rules governing the management of the municipality.
And he also warned that “there could b...
DATE: Nov 19, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The size of Parliament should be slashed, the SAGE Commission has recommended.
The massive report on improving Government efficiency said the House of Assembly should be cut from 36 members to 30 — and Cabinet should also be cut down to eight ministe...
DATE: Nov 15, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermudian John Holdipp III has been sworn in as the new Common Councillor of the City of Hamilton as a result of the resignation of Troy Symonds.
Mr Holdipp was sworn at City Hall after he emerged as the “one person nominated and therefore elected by...
DATE: Nov 14, 2013
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Politics
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Shadow Finance Minister David Burt said Bermudians had their job hopes dashed by a Throne Speech which “lacked in substance”.
“Bermudians looking for hope on jobs from the OBA have been sorely disappointed,” said Mr Burt in a statement released short...
DATE: Nov 09, 2013
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Politics
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Food prices are set to be reduced under a radical new Government initiative which will provide relief to thousands of households in Bermuda.
The Royal Gazette understands that Government has worked out an agreement to reduce grocery prices after work...
DATE: Nov 08, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Progressive Labour Party today hit out at the One Bermuda Alliance for “blocking” its attempt to abolish conscription.
The Opposition party attempted to table the Abolition of Conscription Act, shortly after the delivery of the Throne Speech, in ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The One Bermuda Alliance has produced a 54-point summary of its achievements since it became the Government after winning last December’s general election.
In a full-page paid advertisement on Page 3 of today’s Royal Gazette, the party says it has la...
DATE: Nov 07, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
St George’s newest common councillor Jamie Sapsford was formally sworn in yesterday during a quiet ceremony in Town Hall.
Mr Sapsford, a father-of-two and contract manager for the LF Wade International Airport, said he was proud of his new post and e...
DATE: Nov 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition leader Marc Bean is being sued by Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley over comments made during a Facebook discussion.
The website debate took place on September 30 after Mr Dunkley tabled a motion in the House of Assembly recommending that a j...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Party leader Marc Bean has warned that the Progressive Labour Party must welcome newcomers and embrace new ideas.
And he said the party was “fighting for empowerment of Bermudians” as it rebuilds from last December’s electoral defeat.
At the start of...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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