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Despite losing the general election, the Progressive Labour Party does appear to have scored some minor victories.
In three constituencies won by the PLP, the margin of victory increased even as voter turnout declined since the last election.
The MP ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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The first One Bermuda Alliance Cabinet is a large one — 13 members, including Premier Craig Cannonier.
But Premier Cannonier said changes could be in the offing in a year and the Cabinet could be shrunk.
He also announced after the swearing-in at Gov...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Premier Craig Cannonier
A 49-year-old businessman raised in St David’s, Craig Cannonier studied at Towson State University in Baltimore, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in industrial psychology in 1986.
After returning to Bermuda, he wor...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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In the heat of Monday’s general election, all eyes were watching St George’s West to see where the balance of power would wind up.
But OBA’s Nandi Davis said she was completely unaware that her party’s election hopes were in her hands until she stepp...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former National Training Board head Nalton Brangman was yesterday sworn in as a One Bermuda Alliance Senator and Education Minister in a ceremony at Government House.
He will also serve as a Government senator.
Mr Brangman served as deputy chairman, ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Employers Council and the Bermuda Trade Union Congress have congratulated the OBA Government, and joined calls for dialogue.
Keith Jensen, President of the Employers Council, said: “We support the new Government’s intention to form a Trip...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party will meet tonight at a special delegates conference to pick a new leader.
But there were mixed views on just who should replace Paula Cox who tendered her resignation on Tuesday.
Cited as favourites were Terry Lister, Kim...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Premier Craig Cannonier tonight unveiled his Cabinet team — and all of them immediately pledged to take a ten percent pay cut.
They were sworn in at Government House by Governor George Fergusson, but there was no PLP member, as they refused, citing p...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Tributes have been paid to former St George’s MP Anita Smith, who died on Friday at the age of 95.
Mrs Smith fought during the 1970s to ensure black Bermudians participated equally in the Island’s prosperity.
Leading the tributes yesterday was anothe...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Observers reflect on new premier’s experience in politics
By Jonathan Bell
New Premier Craig Cannonier’s brief history in politics will leave the One Bermuda Alliance leader heavily reliant on his colleagues.
That was the verdict of political comment...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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