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In a decision that Premier Paula Cox admitted was “less than ideal in terms of timing”, the Progressive Labour Party’s candidate for St George’s West, John Gibbons, has resigned, citing personal reasons.
St George’s resident and former Parish Council...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The battle for St George’s North is a battle between two titans — Dame Jennifer Smith and Mayor Kenneth Bascome. Both are popular figures with a national profile.
Dame Jennifer, 65, has achieved iconic stature as a politician and is by far the most p...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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Politics
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St George’s North, much of which is a World Heritage site, has been much in the news over the years. Big issues have included the long awaited replacement hotel for the Club Med, the loss of its cruise ship business and a devastated local economy.
Re...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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Politics
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A visibly angry Michael Dunkley has rejected suggestions that he is vying for the leadership of the One Bermuda Alliance, the move allegedly stemming from the formation of blocks within the party. He stated he will not challenge party leader Craig Ca...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Travelling by ferry or bus has become so popular that it has created many of the issues the transport sector now faces, Transport Minister Walter Roban said in an interview yesterday.
This Minister loves his job. Whether he’s talking about buses, fe...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
The ruling Progressive Labour Party yesterday demanded that the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance reveal the costs of its proposals.
At an Alaska Hall press conference, election candidate David Burt repeated his estimate that the OBA’s plans, outlined ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Politics
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Implementing an absentee ballot carries too much risk of electoral fraud, according to ruling party candidate David Burt.
But Mr Burt is of the view that Bermuda has a system of fixed term elections.
Mr Burt who is seeking election as the MP for Pem...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The ruling Progressive Labour Party yesterday called on the One Bermuda Alliance to release a “secret plan” recommended to the United Bermuda Party by a consultant.
But the OBA has dismissed the call as a “thinly veiled” tactic to distract the public...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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With election season heating up, the sight of a green minibus calling for votes for the governing Progressive Labour Party drew a chorus of concern.
The green-painted bus proclaims the Party’s slogan ‘Standing Strong’ and urges ‘Vote PLP’.
However, a...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Community activist Jonathan Starling is to run as an independent candidate for Pembroke South West at next month’s general election.
Mr Starling, a former Progressive Labour Party member, accuses the two main parties of ignoring the real issues and s...
DATE: Nov 14, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith