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News that one of its candidates had been arrested and found to be in possession of marijuana, caught the governing party by surprise.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief acknowledged that the party was “caught on the backfoot” when Makai Dick...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Kim Swan, the former leader of the UBP, is calling on politicians from all sides to act responsibly in their electioneering.
The independent candidate for St George’s West wants a tightening of the guidelines surrounding the use of public buildings a...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Cost has become a priority for all stakeholders in Bermuda’s healthcare system.
For a sample of top health concerns across the community, The Royal Gazette started with the Bermuda Medical Students Society.
Diverse factors drive up the expense for a ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A traditional Opposition stronghold, Jeanne Atherden should be the front runner for this seat ahead of her PLP rival Alvin Ingham.
The ruling party has lost this particular constituency in the previous two elections in landslide numbers, with Shaun C...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Jeanne Atherden
Jeanne Atherden, the vice president of Paragon Brokers, was a former United Bermuda Party Senator and chairman.
Ms Atherden has served as Shadow Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, while speaking for Finance in the Upper House....
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Two town hall meetings have been called for tomorrow and Thursday by the Progressive Labour Party, as the countdown to the election nears the three-week mark.
The trio of East End candidates for the PLP — Dame Jennifer Smith for St. George’s North, R...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Charging Government with “electioneering at its worst”, the One Bermuda Alliance issued a blistering rejoinder to the Progressive Labour Party’s accusation that “deep and radical cuts” are planned by the Opposition.
“We’re always ready to discuss our...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The University of the West Indies will soon be offering another postgraduate scholarship for qualified Bermudians, according to the Ministry of Education.
The first eligible Bermudian student selected for the programme will receive a scholarship cove...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Environment and water access are the biggest concerns to residents of Pembroke West, constituency 19, in an area that sets itself apart from other communities within Bermuda.
The area contains 1,047 Bermudians, and runs from Sunset Pass to the end o...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Concerns have been raised over the contract awarded by Government for a much-delayed building project.
Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks pledged yesterday that work to fix the retaining wall at Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, will begin in Januar...
DATE: Nov 24, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell