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Opposition leader Kim Swan yesterday called for Government to put construction projects on the fast track to help create jobs.
The Shadow Environment and Planning Minister said the current slow process is frustrating developers who have funding in pl...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former United Bermuda Party Minister Maxwell Burgess yesterday revealed he’s joined the Progressive Labour Party.
Mr Burgess immediately tipped as a potential PLP candidate at the next general election told The Royal Gazette: “I’m committed to helpin...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The first of a series of Bermuda Government overtime cuts was announced yesterday as Premier Paula Cox's plan for multi-million dollar savings kicks into action.
The Swing Bridge, which connects St George's Island with St David's Island, will be open...
DATE: Jan 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A Minister's expectation that her parking ticket will be cancelled prompted a flurry of condemnation from members of the public.
As The Royal Gazette reported yesterday, Senator Kim Wilson got the ticket while parked outside the Anglican Cathedral in...
DATE: Jan 07, 2011
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Politics
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Senator Kim Wilson got a parking ticket on her Government car, but expects it to be cancelled because she understands Ministerial vehicles are exempt from fines. However, Corporation of Hamilton Secretary Ed Benevides later refuted the suggestion Min...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Construction work is still ongoing at the police/court building five days after Government had said it would be completed.
The site at the junction of Church, Court and Victoria Street remained a hive of activity yesterday, with elements including th...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Opposition MPs have urged Government to move quickly in 2011 to implement Bermuda’s long-awaited freedom of information law.
Former Premier Ewart Brown pledged in July when the Public Access to Information (PATI) Act was passed in the House of Assemb...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Staunch independence supporter Alex Scott concedes now is not the time to push for a split with the UK as Bermuda gets to grips with its economic, crime and social problems.
But Mr Scott believes Premier Paula Cox will have enough trust from the publ...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda Democratic Alliance MP Mark Pettingill says his pet dog would get elected for either of the traditional parties in their stronghold constituencies.
But Mr Pettingill dismissed claims of a rift in the BDA as he outlined his party’s uphill batt...
DATE: Jan 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Deputy United Bermuda Party leader Trevor Moniz yesterday claimed “cocky” Bermuda Democratic Alliance leader Craig Cannonier is dashing hopes of a coordinated Opposition.
Mr Moniz believes the BDA’s three MPs his former UBP colleagues Shawn Crockwell...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
