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Government Senator LaVerne Furbert says it’s “just amazing” the Opposition party claims to know about the concerns of workers.
Ms Furbert told the Senate she had to question the articles in The Royal Gazette about the One Bermuda Alliance and the Ber...
DATE: Jun 27, 2011
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Health Minister Zane DeSilva last night apologised for using the “insensitive and incorrect” term “jewing down” in the House of Assembly.
The Progressive Labour Party MP uttered the phrase during a parliamentary debate on Friday but withdrew it minut...
DATE: Jun 22, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Government is exploring the idea of bringing a US training and vocational programme for young people to Bermuda.
Premier Paula Cox met a contractor from the Job Corps initiative in Bermuda four weeks ago.
She had a follow-up meeting this week with th...
DATE: Jun 17, 2011
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Politics
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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
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
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
Bermuda's children are growing up with a spirit of fear and death, Senate President Carol Ann Bassett said yesterday.
Senator Bassett was speaking after joining Texas-based group Christ For The Nations in counselling sessions with schoolchildren affe...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
One Bermuda Alliance Chairman Michael Fahy yesterday called for fixed term elections as speculation grows over when Premier Paula Cox will send people to the polls.
The OBA has pledged in its platform to introduce fixed term elections as part of a pr...
DATE: May 30, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Laws tightening the way psychologists are governed and the way children are adopted from overseas will be discussed in the House of Assembly today.
The Adoption of Children Amendment Bill means youngsters can only be brought into Bermuda for adoption...
DATE: May 27, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
New leader of the One Bermuda Alliance John Barritt has announced his shadow cabinet with places for all the former BDA MPs.
The full list is:
Deputy Leader Senator Craig Cannonier is Shadow Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry
Senator Michael ...
DATE: May 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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