A bid to push the Independence issue back into the spotlight will kick off tonight.
The public forum -- called Independence or British Citizenship -- What's Your Choices? -- comes amid a rewrite of relations between Britain and its colonies.
Organise...
DATE: Sep 24, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Paget West tomorrow.
For Ms Joell is likely to be officially adopted as Education Minister Tim Smith's running mate at a meeting of the local United Bermuda Party branch tomorrow night following sitting MP Harry Soares' decision to quit politics.
The...
DATE: Sep 23, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
top-level talks in London on plans to set up a hitlist of dodgy offshore financial centres.
But PLP deputy leader Eugene Cox refused to slam Britain for slapping a gagging order on the heads of the Overseas Territories, called to the Foreign Office f...
DATE: Sep 21, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Commercial Cricket League title on the last weekend.
But their triumph came only after securing a tense, three-wicket victory over Forties in a low-scoring match at National Sports Club that produced just 159 runs in 79.4 overs.
Runners-up Jamaican A...
DATE: Sep 10, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Ivan Clifford
rivals. But now that advantage could be under threat from a meeting in London.
Ahmed ElAmin reports Bermuda's insurance industry is under threat from moves by onshore countries to wipe out the tax advantages of offshore territories, according to a l...
The Opposition has been caught "flat-footed'' by the possibility of the Independence issue going back on the front burner, according to a former Progressive Labour Party Parliamentary candidate.
Lawyer Philip Perinchief said: "The PLP have been caugh...
DATE: Sep 04, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
reinsurance industry, reports Ahmed ElAmin . Offering a wide range of products is key to survival. And Bermuda is a leader in creating new products.
When reinsurers meet in Monte Carlo next week, they will be discussing an industry undergoing dramati...
to look at the Independence option again amid a rewrite of relations between the UK and its Overseas Territories. ---- Page 2 EX-LOVER JAILED FOR SETTING FIRE CTS Ex-lover jailed for setting fire A jealous suitor was jailed for 18 months yesterda...
proposals on its rewrite of relations with its Overseas Territories, Premier Pamela Gordon last night told The Royal Gazette .
And Ms Gordon did not rule out a referendum on the issue if the UK proposes major changes to the deal for its remaining pos...
DATE: Aug 31, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
public are the ones to make the choice.' -- Jennifer Smith Two Independents could cause confusion in Opposition Leader Jennifer Smith's St. George's North constituency.
For lawyer and ex-PLP candidate Phil Perinchief could be set to make a protest s...
DATE: Aug 28, 1998 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
