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People with no history in party politics have been coming forward to join One Bermuda Alliance’s shadow boards, according to chairman Michael Fahy.
The National Security shadow board has generated the most interest from the public, Mr Fahy told The R...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A Senator has hit back at “extremely idealistic” promises from a sustainable energy group claiming it can provide an alternate waste disposal method for the Island.
Junior Minister for Public Works Cromwell Shakir said pledges made by Bermuda Environ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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Politics
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A bill expanding the powers of the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation was given semi-approval by MPs on Friday, with a caveat it will be revisited before full approval.
Under the Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation Amendment Ac...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Island’s parish councils are to be given a complete overhaul to bring the perceived ‘tea-sipping senior groups’ into the 21st Century.
Community Development Minister Michael Weeks said his priority of the new Ministry was to step up the role of p...
DATE: Jun 05, 2011
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Politics
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Election candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has joined the One Bermuda Alliance as sticking with the United Bermuda Party would have been “political suicide.”
Mr Noel-Simmons turned his back on the UBP on Wednesday afternoon just months after the party se...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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Politics
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Guidelines for keeping information and records straight for all Bermuda’s financial sectors will be put in place with a bill being debated in the House of Assembly today.
The Specified Business Legislation Amendment Act is designed to bring greater t...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Minister Michael Weeks has vowed to “move from behind his desk to meet the people” as he heads up the newly formed Ministry of Community Development.
The former Minister Without Portfolio was yesterday awarded the top job in a Cabinet reshuffle.
The...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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Politics
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Government Senator LaVerne Furbert yesterday hit out at a magazine article which attacked the affluent lifestyle of politicians.
Sen Furbert described Gavin Shorto’s column in Bermudian magazine as “an affront and an insult to every MP”.
She said Mr ...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Three One Bermuda Alliance Senators were yesterday sworn in as the Upper House resumed for the first time since the party formed.
Former United Bermuda Party leader Michael Dunkley retook his position as Opposition Senate leader, with former Bermuda ...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda's children are growing up with a spirit of fear and death, Senate President Carol Ann Bassett said yesterday.
Senator Bassett was speaking after joining Texas-based group Christ For The Nations in counselling sessions with schoolchildren affe...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
