This ain't my daddy's UBP
October 31, 2007
Dear Sir,
I was out visiting a friend last night. Now this friend doesn't look like me and he doesn't live in a place where a lot of pale faces frequent but we've known each other for maybe 45 years, so I fe...
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Good evening Cabinet colleagues, Members of Parliament, future members of Parliament, Party executives, delegates, PLP Members and supporters,
That...
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The United Bermuda Party has pledged to eliminate payroll tax for people earning $42,000 or less if it wins the General Election.
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