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The battle for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party took a personal twist as David Burt, the Premier, and Curtis Dickinson finally faced each other in the only head-to-head debate of the campaign on Saturday night.
Mr Burt appeared to take ...
DATE: Oct 17, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The $376 million deal to revamp the landmark Fairmont Southampton hotel has been done, David Burt, the Premier, said.
In a head-to-head debate last night with Progressive Labour Party leadership rival Curtis Dickinson, the Premier revealed an agreeme...
DATE: Oct 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The One Bermuda Alliance today announced that Aguinaldo Medeiros has been named as the party’s new chairman.
In a statement announcing the change, Mr Medeiros, who replaces Catherine Kempe, said: “I believe the One Bermuda Alliance, with its multitud...
DATE: Oct 17, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The atmosphere in the One Bermuda Alliance is “tense” as people feel “anxiety and pain” about the direction of the party, according to deputy leader Jarion Richardson.
The Royal Gazette understands things came to a head at the weekly caucus meeti...
DATE: Oct 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, has refused to be drawn on whether he had a bust-up with former Cabinet colleague Renée Ming over immigration policy.
The controversy comes as David Burt, the Premier, and challenger for the PLP lead...
DATE: Oct 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
David Burt, the Premier, has refused to say whether he would serve in a Curtis Dickinson Cabinet if the former finance minister topples him as Progressive Labour Party leader next week.
Mr Burt would also not be drawn on whether he would try to heal...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A $50 million pilot initiative aimed at helping first-time buyers to get on the property ladder was launched today by the Premier, David Burt.
Under the move, first-time mortgages will be guaranteed partially for up to a decade by the Government, wi...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Two government ministers have been accused of using delaying tactics to dodge answering questions in the House of Assembly.
The claims were made against Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, and Wayne Furbert, the Minister for the Cabinet Office, by th...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Government should impose a minimum corporate tax on big business if it is serious about tackling the cost-of-living crisis.
This is the view of Chris Furbert, the president of the Bermuda Industrial Union, who presented a case for such a move a...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Laws designed to keep more money in people’s pockets were passed in the Senate on Wednesday.
They included legislation that will make sure hospitality staff do not hand over payroll tax on gratuities, instant stamp duty relief for first-time homebuye...
DATE: Oct 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter