Energy Minister Terry Lister was among the PLP MPs who spoke out against Premier Ewart Brown, calling for him to step down, during a debate in the House of Assembly on Friday. This is the text of his speech.
"Mr Speaker, I'm further saddened tonight ...
Progressive Labour Party MPs have had plenty to say about their leader since he brought four former Guantánamo Bay detainees to Bermuda without telling anyone except Immigration Minister David Burch; and then appeared to try and pass the controversia...
DATE: Jul 13, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
Government Ministers Terry Lister and Elvin James left Premier Ewart Brown's Cabinet yesterday — with Mr. Lister confirming he was fired.
Mr. Lister and Mr. James led demands for the Premier's resignation on Friday night after Dr. Brown infuriated pa...
DATE: Jul 13, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
This is the end of the debate during Friday's Motion of Adjourn in the House of Assembly.
After a long debate on the subject of gang activity on the Island, during motion to adjourn, four PLP MP's stood up and called for the resignation of Premier Dr...
Government is amending the Credit Union legislation to bring it in line with current financial regulations.
Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox announced the move in the House of Assembly on Wednesday after Shadow Education Minister Grant G...
This month, while Bermuda celebrates it's 400th anniversary, Bermuda College celebrates it's 35th.
In July 1974, the Technical Institute, the Bermuda Hotel and Catering College, and the Academic Sixth Form Centre amalgamated to form the Bermuda Colle...
A "laserlike" focus on student achievement is what newly appointed Commissioner of Education Wendy McDonell promised she will make her priority.
Mrs. McDonell took over the role July 1 but was officially named the new Commissioner yesterday.
She was ...
Government is amending the Credit Union legislation to bring it in line with current financial regulations.
Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox announced the move in the House of Assembly on Wednesday after Shadow Education Minister Grant G...
Rebel backbencher Randy Horton last night spoke of his shock at Premier Ewart Brown's attempt to sneak the cruise ship gaming bill in behind his back.
Mr. Horton and the rest of the Premier's critics were kept in the dark as Dr. Brown only informed h...
DATE: Jul 11, 2009 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Tim Smith
Crates of guns are dropped into Bermuda's waters to be collected by gang members, United Bermuda Party MP Shawn Crockwell claimed yesterday.
Mr. Crockwell said gang problems have become so severe Police are now living in fear of troublemakers and nee...
