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Bermuda’s new political party will be called One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) and will be headed up by UBP stalwart John Barritt.
The details of the merger between the United Bermuda Party and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance have finally been confirmed aft...
DATE: Apr 28, 2011
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Politics
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The United Bermuda Party’s communications consultant has quit after more than four years’ service.
It’s understood Don Grearson’s departure is connected to the official Opposition’s fund-raising difficulties; he terminated his contract as negotiation...
DATE: Apr 27, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A name has been chosen for the Island’s new political party with the merger between the United Bermuda Party and the Bermuda Democratic Alliance said to be “just days away.”
Those involved are keen to keep the new name under wraps but they have hinte...
DATE: Apr 27, 2011
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Politics
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Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley accused Government of being slow off the mark after Premier Paula Cox confirmed Cabinet is considering gang legislation.
In her first televised address to the nation as Premier on Thursday night, Ms C...
DATE: Apr 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Both Opposition party leaders last night signalled warnings of a summer of unrest after Premier Paula Cox rejected calls for Cabinet Ministers to take a symbolic pay cut.
With two major unions angry Ministers’ $168,000-plus salaries remain untouched ...
DATE: Apr 25, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
United Bermuda Party members predict a merger with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance is imminent after growing tired of prolonged negotiations.
Members previously opposed to the amalgamation are said to have conceded the 47-year-old party needs to fold...
DATE: Apr 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Lt Col David Burch says his sudden resignation was a spur-of-the-moment decision which he does “not regret it in the slightest.”
The former Government Senate Leader and National Security Minister says his strong political and Regiment principles mean...
DATE: Apr 18, 2011
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Politics
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The use of credit cards by Cabinet Ministers on overseas business trips is strictly controlled, the Premier's spokeswoman has insisted.
And press secretary Beverle Lottimore told The Royal Gazette any amount not spent from an additional $150 daily ca...
DATE: Apr 18, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Bad financial management by Government was responsible for cuts in the Island’s ferry service, Opposition leader Kim Swan said last night.
Mr Swan called the reductions, which affects each of the Island’s four ferry routes, “socially insensitive”.
Ac...
DATE: Apr 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Public opinion on Bermuda’s leading politicians has plunged in the first quarter of 2011.
Premier Paula Cox, Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess, United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan and Bermuda Democratic Alliance leader Craig Cannonier all took a hit in...
DATE: Apr 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
