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Deputy Opposition Leader Derrick Burgess yesterday called for Bermudians the challenge their assumptions this Easter to build a better Bermuda.
Mr Burgess wished the Island a happy holiday on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, and asked the publ...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has called on the Premier to “tell the truth about salaries”.
In a statement released on Thursday, a PLP spokesman said: “The Premier once again missed a chance to speak honestly to the Bermudian people.
“When asked about...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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Craig Cannonier moves to ‘set the record straight’ on Island’s economic situation
By Ceola Wilson
Repairs and upgrades to Heritage Wharf almost emptied the public purse this month, Government has claimed.
Premier Craig Cannonier said Bermuda had come...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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Senators approved Government’s budget for several Ministries yesterday at the final Senate sitting before the new fiscal year begins.
Senator Alexis Swan introduced the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy’s $27.5 million bud...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Senate last night approved legislation ending a vehicle licence fee exemption for seniors, despite multiple attempts by the Opposition to change the legislation.
During a debate in the Upper Chamber, Senator Marc Daniels tabled three potential am...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The governing party has criticised the Progressive Labour Party's assessment of its first 100 days as a return to election campaign “tactics of misdirection, distortion and exaggeration”.
In a statement from One Bermuda Alliance Chairman Thad Hollis,...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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Politics
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New procedures to ensure that political candidates obey electoral laws are being put forward by Opposition MP Walton Brown.
The Shadow Education Minister said he was spurred into action after recent elections in the Turks and Caicos Islands developed...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A declaration to be signed by work permit holders indicating they will not be entitled to permanent residency may not survive a challenge in the courts, according to the Progressive Labour Party.
“We are concerned that that declaration will not stand...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party has given the new Government failing grade for its first 100 days, saying it has presided over a string of broken promises and had failed to stand up for Bermudians.
But Premier Craig Cannonier dismissed the PL...
DATE: Mar 27, 2013
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Politics
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Senators approved a bill setting up the Spending and Government Efficiency Commission but not before a concerted effort by the Opposition to amend the law.
The six-member Commission, already appointed by Finance Minister Bob Richards, is tasked with ...
DATE: Mar 27, 2013
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