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Bermuda’s two political newcomers have vowed to use their engineering backgrounds to “solve problems and get things done”.
Diallo Rabain and Vincent Ingham, who are both professional engineers, were yesterday sworn in as Junior Ministers at a ceremo...
DATE: Nov 04, 2011
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New Transport Minister Derrick Burgess yesterday pledged to appease bus drivers’ concerns over working conditions as he vowed to smooth relations with the union.
Speaking to Sherri Simmons on Magic 102.7, Mr Burgess said he’s also confident the long-...
DATE: Nov 04, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A new parliamentary year begins again today with the reading of the Throne Speech on the Cabinet Lawn by Sir Richard Gozney. The Speech, probably the last before the next general election will lay out Premier Paula Cox’s legislative agenda for the ye...
DATE: Nov 04, 2011
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Michael Fahy and Toni Daniels are the new Senators for the One Bermuda Alliance, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
They replace Craig Cannonier who has left the Senate to become MP for Devonshire South Central, and Kathy Michelmore who is leaving the Isl...
DATE: Nov 04, 2011
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Business leaders reacted with carefully-worded optimism to Premier Paula Cox’s changing of the guard at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
The appointment of former Tourism Minister Patrice Minors to the job, with Senator Kim Wilson moving ...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Premier Paula Cox will tomorrow table amendments to increase the duty payable on goods bought abroad by residents.
The rise, from 25 percent to 35 percent, will apply to goods that accompany travellers and are brought into the Island for their person...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former United Bermuda Party branch chairman David Tavares is mulling a run for Parliament as an Independent.
Mr Tavares, who served in various positions with the United Bermuda Party until 2003, sent a letter to 200 constituents of Smith’s South ask...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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Politics
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New Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert has vowed to put “all ideas” on the table as he works to revive the struggling hospitality industry.
The former leader of the United Bermuda Party said he “didn’t think twice” about accepting Premier Paula Cox’s off...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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Former Transport Minister Terry Lister last night spoke of his regret at stepping down after a turbulent 12 months in office.
“I am disappointed that in April 2013, when the Norwegian Breakaway comes in, that I won’t be standing there as Minister or,...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Premier Paula Cox has shaken up her Cabinet by promoting former United Bermuda Party leader Wayne Furbert and the Progressive Labour Party's youngest MP Marc Bean.
Mr Furbert, a UBP MP for two terms and leader in 2006/07 before crossing the floor 18 ...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
