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The United Bermuda Party’s two remaining MPs have called meetings in each of their constituencies to gauge public feeling, as well as assessing their own political futures.
Former Opposition leader Kim Swan, who says he remains determined to “serve o...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Progressive Labour Party Senator LaVerne Furbert is said to be challenging her cousin Wayne Furbert for his House of Assembly seat in Hamilton West.
The pair are locked in a three-way battle with businessman Charles Clarke in Constituency Six as the ...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Shadow Health Minister Kathy Michelmore yesterday warned alarming obesity statistics could be about to get even worse as she urged Government to expand a new schools wellness programme.
Junior Health Minister Cromwell Shakir had said about 14 student...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Good parenting is the key to improving the social skills of children, Government Senate Leader Kim Wilson said yesterday as she urged parents to focus on bringing the next generation up properly.
Senator Wilson told the Upper House parents need to le...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Legislation tightening up Bermuda’s laws over adoption and psychological practice passed through the Senate yesterday.
The Psychological Practitioners Amendment Act firms up requirements on qualification, training and experience.
Junior Health Minist...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda’s reputation in the world of finance has received a boost from hosting the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, Junior Finance Minister David Burt said yesterday. Senator Burt said 227 delegates from 85 c...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert claimed the Island’s Media Council is not doing what it’s supposed to as she rounded on the press yesterday.
The Worker’s Voice co-editor complained Cabinet Minister Neletha Butterfield’s relationship to a man convi...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Premier Paula Cox’s position in the Progressive Labour Party has strengthened following the formation of the One Bermuda Alliance, according to sources in the party.
Some members of the ruling party were said to have been grumbling about the Premier’...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
People with no history in party politics have been coming forward to join One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow boards, according to chairman Michael Fahy.
The National Security shadow board has generated the most interest from the public, Mr Fahy told The R...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A Senator has hit back at “extremely idealistic” promises from a sustainable energy group claiming it can provide an alternate waste disposal method for the Island.
Junior Minister for Public Works Cromwell Shakir said pledges made by Bermuda Environ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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