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Opposition MP Rolfe Commissiong is urging the Bermuda Government to ensure the Island keeps up with global scientific and technological advances that have the potential to transform our workplaces and economy.
Delivering a motion in the House of Asse...
DATE: Jun 29, 2015
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Politics
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A heartfelt address to Parliament by One Bermuda Alliance backbencher Leah Scott prompted comment this evening from the Progressive Labour Party.
An occasionally emotional Ms Scott pleaded for collaboration and for Members of Parliament to “listen to...
DATE: Jun 02, 2015
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Politics
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A new schedule for a national census has been approved after what were initially strenuous objections from the Opposition.
In a switch from the five-year schedule set in 2002, and last carried out for the 2010 census, the count is now left to the Pre...
DATE: Jun 01, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The One Bermuda Alliance last night issued a statement of support for backbencher Leah Scott, who appeared to break with party ranks during Friday’s House of Assembly.
A spokesman said Bermuda’s people wanted their elected officials to work together,...
DATE: Jun 01, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A working group has been assigned to “frame terms of reference that will guide the process for developing recommendations regarding school reorganisation and possible closure”, Minister of Education Wayne Scott told the House of Assembly on Friday.
T...
DATE: Jun 01, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Sustainability impact assessments for Government policies, strategies, plans and programmes have been recommended by the Sustainable Development Department.
Premier Michael Dunkley reported the recommendation while making a statement on the official ...
DATE: May 19, 2015
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Politics
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One Bermuda Alliance backbencher Mark Pettingill likened the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget to a children’s television show, while the Opposition deemed Government’s policy uncaring and overly reliant on taxation.
“Our philosophies are clearly diff...
DATE: Feb 28, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Lovitta Foggo, the Shadow Minister for Education, has questioned whether Leah Scott should be retained as a junior minister.
After debate over a letter by the MP that bore striking similarities to a website article, the Progressive Labour Party last ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Training initiatives and capital projects in the Budget statement would be welcome news for the building industry, according to Construction Association of Bermuda president Charles Dunstan.
Mr Dunstan said he hoped to see Government continue to enco...
DATE: Feb 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Newly appointed Senator Georgia Marshall has pledged to be a “positive force” in Bermuda politics as she prepares to assume her position in the Senate this week.
Mrs Marshall was sworn in as part of the One Bermuda Alliance Senate team by Governor Ge...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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