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Consultants have pitched their services to the One Bermuda Alliance amid complaints within the party that they lack a coherent strategy.
According to party sources, the meeting was called for Saturday at the OBA’s headquarters on Reid Street.
The mee...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Michael Dunkley has said he was convinced the Government’s immigration reform policies would “not be to the detriment of Bermudians”.
The Premier spoke minutes after a Bill, brought about by Progressive Labour Party MP Walton Brown to form a joint s...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Progressive Labour Party backbencher Rolfe Commissiong was ordered to leave the House of Assembly during a debate after talking while another MP was on his feet.
Speaker of the House Randy Horton made the order after issuing several warnings to MPs a...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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Politics
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The constitution could be breached if it was determined that the Bermuda Government’s same-sex marriage referendum had been prompted by religious beliefs.
That is the view of human rights lawyer Tim Marshall, who believes that recent calls for a refe...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Pathways to Status immigration legislation is set to be tabled in the House of Assembly today, according to Michael Fahy.
The controversial legislation, which has sparked multiple protests since it was first announced last month, would create new pat...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Opposition accused the One Bermuda Alliance of disregarding the voices of the people during the House of Assembly last night.
Zane DeSilva, Walter Roban, Rolfe Commissiong, Jamahl Simmons, Wayne Furbert and David Burt all spoke out in the House w...
DATE: Mar 05, 2016
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Politics
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Bermuda is at a “serious crossroads”, Jamahl Simmons warned yesterday at the latest immigration reform protest.
“Our culture and what makes us unique is being eroded. What will a Bermudian mean in future?” the Shadow Minister of Tourism and Economic...
DATE: Mar 05, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Michael Dunkley agreed to call a referendum on same-sex marriage because without one he could not be certain his MPs would back civil union legislation.
The Premier told The Royal Gazette last night: “When you take a Bill to the House [of Assembly] y...
DATE: Mar 04, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The public consultation period regarding the school reorganisation report is set to be extended, according to education minister Wayne Scott.
The deadline for parents and other stakeholders to submit responses to the report and recommendations for th...
DATE: Mar 04, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Referendum (Same-Sex Relationships) Act 2016 has been tabled in the House of Assembly by Michael Dunkley, the Premier.
The Act states that the referendum will be held on the following two questions:
• Are you in favour of same-sex marriage in Ber...
DATE: Mar 04, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell