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Curtis Dickinson launched his challenge for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party out of a desire to serve Bermuda, he has said.
Speaking at a public meeting at the Bermuda Industrial Union headquarters on Monday night, Mr Dickinson added th...
DATE: Sep 28, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A call for “shadowy” groups to cease and desist has been made by the Premier, who claimed people were deliberately trying to sow division in the Progressive Labour Party.
David Burt, who faces a challenge to his leadership at the delegates conference...
DATE: Sep 27, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Former finance minister Curtis Dickinson has launched a leadership bid against David Burt, the Premier
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A pledge by the Government to hand out rebates on payroll tax could turn into a “bureaucratic nightmare”, a former finance minister has said.
Bob Richards, who held the Cabinet post during the One Bermuda Alliance administration, said the onus would ...
DATE: Sep 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A leading community group has urged the Government to speed up the distribution of financial help aimed at easing the cost-of-living crisis as some families are having to go without enough food or light.
Family Centre said it was “urgent” for the Gov...
DATE: Sep 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The Opposition has accused David Burt, the Premier, of failing to live up to government promises that he would help people to battle the cost-of-living crisis with a $15 million relief plan.
One Bermuda Alliance leader Cole Simons said payroll tax re...
DATE: Sep 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Ministers have insisted that a one-off $150 payment for parents of public school children is “enough” to help deal with the cost of living crisis.
Diallo Rabain, Education Minister, apologised to parents and guardians for the time it has taken to get...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A government brochure full of policy information that was already publicly available was deemed by the Opposition to be “propaganda”.
Doug DeCouto, a One Bermuda Alliance senator, added that public funds should not be spent on producing political adv...
DATE: Aug 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An agreement in which the United States would assist Bermuda directly in the event of a security threat is “unique”, according to the US Consul-General.
And talks about how the US would be able to help could include tabletop scenario exercises, Kare...
DATE: Jul 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Financial relief is on its way after MPs approved $5.8 million on Friday night to help workers and families struggling with rising prices.
David Burt, the Premier, said the money was part of a $15 million package that includes reductions in duty on p...
DATE: Jul 19, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan