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A grassroots movement could spark the Cabinet to take the lead on independence if island-wide talks reveal enough support for the cause, political sources have claimed.
It was believed that interest in a formal break from Britain had grown in recent ...
DATE: Aug 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Nearly three-quarters of Bermuda residents believe immigration benefits the economy, according to a new survey.
The poll found 72 per cent of people think immigrants help expand the economy by increasing the number of jobs on the island.
The remainin...
DATE: Aug 06, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Would-be astronauts can reach for the stars at a summer camp this month, the Minister of Home Affairs has revealed.
Walter Roban said he was “really excited” about the opportunity for students to learn more about the space industry.
He explained in t...
DATE: Aug 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An independent Law Reform Commission has been set up — ten years after legislation paved the way for its introduction.
Kathy Lynn Simmons, the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, said this week that in 2009 it became “unarguably clear tha...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The creation of a minimum wage for Bermuda took a step closer on Monday as legislation to set up a group that will consider pay rates was passed by senators.
A six-strong Wage Commission will recommend a minimum hourly wage and a living wage as part ...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
It’s that time of the year again where the colours of blue and blue and red and blue can be found in every corner of Bermuda.
Cup Match marks one of the most important dates in our history, Emancipation Day, and we should never forget that. We should...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Cup Match is my favourite Bermuda tradition. It is a celebration of our culture and one of the best occasions to experience our traditional cuisine, our creative fashion sense, true Bermudian hospitality and of course, two days of exciting cricket.
M...
DATE: Jul 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The Premier laid down a challenge for the Leader of the Opposition to come up with a plan to boost the economy instead of repeating “slogan after slogan” without substance.
David Burt offered Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Alliance leader, six week...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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The approach of Cup Match has prompted a fresh appeal for one day of the holiday, which commemorates the emancipation of Bermuda’s slaves in 1834, to honour the Bermudian ex-slave and abolitionist Mary Prince.
Craig Cannonier, the One Bermuda Allianc...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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A task force to tackle the impact of any Brexit-related issues on Bermuda is expected to include youth, charity, business and union representatives, the Premier said on Friday.
David Burt explained that Walton Brown, a Progressive Labour Party backbe...
DATE: Jul 30, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter