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PLP backbencher Randy Horton promised fellow politicians they would get “the very best” from him as deputy speaker of the House of Assembly.
The MP for Southampton West was named the House’s new deputy speaker after Wayne Perinchief was appointed Nat...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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This weekend the Young Progressives honoured the three men this year selected as National Heroes in a ceremony outside City Hall.
Dr EF Gordon, Pauulu Kamarakafego (Roosevelt Browne), and Sir Henry “Jack” Tucker were each celebrated for their contrib...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Paula Cox says she would be happy to take a pay cut as long as senior civil servants follow her lead.
Ms Cox revealed yesterday that she was willing to agree to a reduction in her $224,000 salary to help to “move Bermuda forward.”
It comes ne...
DATE: May 16, 2011
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Electronic tagging is to be introduced so that police officers can keep tabs on the movements of suspected criminals.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly yesterday that police needed to get tough on gang members be...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Suspects held on firearms offences could soon be held in Westgate before they are charged because of amendments to the Firearms Act.
On Friday, the Firearms Amendment Act 2011 was passed in the House of Assembly, allowing firearms suspects to be held...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
“Please take your seats” is usually a straightforward enough instruction for politicians in the House of Assembly.
But with the future of Bermuda’s political scene hanging in the balance, these were all-important words from Speaker Stanley Lowe at th...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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MPs have paid tribute to big-hearted Austin Thomas who would happily dish out advice to help further their political careers.
Scores of politicians paid tribute to the life of teacher and politician Mr Thomas in the House of Assembly yesterday.
The...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Politics
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The Bermuda Democratic Alliance is on the verge of dissolving as its members urge people to “make the bold move” to support the party merger.
Senior members have declared that “history is being made” and the future of Bermuda is about to begin with t...
DATE: May 15, 2011
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Retired officers could be called upon to help investigate the public’s complaints against the police.
National Security Minister has revealed he may start to seek retired police officers “with investigatory experience” to work at the Police Complaint...
DATE: May 14, 2011
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Politics
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Tougher laws to tackle Bermuda’s worsening gun crime are to be put under scrutiny today.
MPs in the House of Assembly will discuss The Bail Amendment Act and The Firearms Amendment Act which both aim to give police extra powers.
Under the amendments ...
DATE: May 13, 2011
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Politics
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