bring the issue of Independence to the fore.
The NLP believes self-determination is inevitable for Bermuda and doesn't want to see events overseas forcing the Island into a course it doesn't want.
Party chairman Charles Jeffers wants the PLP to start...
The long-awaited debate on the UK's rewrite of relations with its colonies was yesterday branded a damp squib.
And Opposition leader Pamela Gordon said: "I am severely disappointed -- it's concerning to say the least. I was waiting, hoping, to be enl...
Dear Sir, I read the Saturday, July 17, 1999 Royal Gazette and noticed the comments of Dr. Grant Gibbons of the United Bermuda Party during the House debate containing what appeared to be disdainful comments about Antigua and the visit of the Premie...
Canada is to push the controversial appointment of barrister Saul Froomkin as the country's Honorary Consul -- even in the face of opposition from the Bermuda Government.
Confirmation that Canada was sticking to its guns over the ex-Attorney General'...
DATE: Jul 22, 1999 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
in the last two days which indicated that the Island is making some progress in assuring the world's leading economies that it is a legitimate and clean business centre and not a tax haven.
An announcement by the French Government that Bermuda is not...
Bermuda yesterday distanced itself from a Caymans threat to split with the UK if Britain forced change the islands' tax and banking secrecy laws.
And Premier Jennifer Smith insisted independence would not head off multi-pronged probes into offshore j...
Independence campaigners took their fight straight to the top yesterday -- lobbying MPs at the House of Assembly.
Lawyer Phil Perinchief took a stand outside the house in his bid to persuade the legislature to table a motion which would allow for a r...
displays.
Spokesman P.c. Alan Oliver said: "The public should not be alarmed, but this advisory is also for the attention of pet owners who may wish to take protective action during these times.'' Today will see the American Society of Bermuda hosti...
said last night.
And she added Bermudians might be prepared to give up the noose for murderers -- if a tough penalty like life without parole was adopted instead.
Ms Gordon said early canvassing after Britain's rewrite of relations with its overseas ...
DATE: Jul 01, 1999 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
for Bermuda of `AA'.
The agency also affirmed its local currency rating of `AAA' and its short-term foreign currency rating of `F1' plus. High ratings are important as it makes borrowing on the international markets cheaper.
The agency said that Berm...
