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Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert has denied electronic media reports that he threatened Premier Paula Cox with the loss of BIU members’ votes should Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess be removed from Cabinet.
In a statement released yeste...
DATE: Feb 09, 2012
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Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert this afternoon issued a statement denying reports that he had threatened the Premier with withdrawal of support if she removed Derrick Burgess from the Cabinet.
Reports this week had suggested that the...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Nepotism and self-dealing in Government won’t be stamped out until people are made to follow the rules, the One Bermuda Alliance has claimed.
The Progressive Labour Party’s reputation on good governance has been dealt yet another blow, says the OBA, ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The One Bermuda Alliance last night threw open its doors to the public to help put together its election platform on crime, education and the economy.
About 50 supporters took part in brainstorming sessions led by leader Craig Cannonier and Shadow Mi...
DATE: Feb 07, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Premier Paula Cox defended her Cabinet yesterday at a press conference to announce Dawn Simmons, Progressive Labour Party executive officer, as the party’s candidate for Paget East.
“The PLP Government has certainly made it very clear as to the impor...
DATE: Feb 07, 2012
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Rehabilitation in prisons and better education from a young age were the One Bermuda Alliance's top two suggestions for breaking the Island's cycle of crime at an open forum this evening.
The failings of the public school system leaves many young men...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Amendments to the Charities Act should be put before the Cabinet soon, according to Information Services Minister Michael Scott.
The amendments are expected to give charity commissioners increased authority and create stronger reporting requirements ...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A revamped public transportation system is hoped to help improve the Island’s tourism product, including more frequent ferry trips to St George’s.
However, Transportation Minister Derrick Burgess said it remained unlikely that smaller ships could be ...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A company contracted to build Hamilton’s new court and police station appointed relatives of politicians Ewart Brown and Derrick Burgess as silent partners, court papers allege.
The papers, obtained by this newspaper, also reveal claims the company, ...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
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Politics
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An architect has listed in court documents the problems he encountered with the construction firm working on Bermuda’s new police and court building, including what he claims were “inappropriate” expenses.
Sam Spagnuolo oversaw work on the project un...
DATE: Feb 06, 2012
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