The Royal Gazette Independence poll.
The opposition to Independence revealed by the survey mirrored widespread suspicions.
And for Progressive Labour Party leader Mr. Frederick Wade it highlighted another belief.
It showed Bermudians' dismay at the P...
Royal Gazette Independence poll.
Sixty-five percent of 18 to 34-year-olds who intend voting in a referendum oppose going it alone.
Surprisingly, just 20 percent back cutting links with Britain, the survey shows.
The middle-aged -- often labelled cons...
about? Judging by some of the speeches in Parliament, not too often.
But UBP Sen. Larry Scott, at least, had some personal experience to draw on when he addressed the upper house this week on the subject of the Transport Ministry.
Speaking about pub...
Businessman Mr. Harry Cox said Government would control the Police and Bermuda Regiment if ties with Britain were cut.
He claimed Premier the Hon Sir John Swan had talked about becoming head of both.
Mr. Cox added Independence would also remove a saf...
The UBP Government appears to be advocating, at least in the Senate, that Independence should be decided by a simple majority of those voting in a referendum, not a majority of the adult population or a majority of those registered to vote but a simp...
It began with a series of 614 random telephone interviews amongst Bermuda residents 18 years and older. The sample included both listed and unlisted telephone numbers.
The results were tabulated and weighted to reflect the demographic characteristics...
And debate on cutting ties with Britain should be put on hold in the "present confused political climate''.
That was the plea from the National Liberal Party, which ripped into Government and the Opposition.
The party slammed the United Bermuda Party...
Fifty-nine percent of voters intending to take part in Government's proposed referendum would say "no'', the survey shows.
Just 26 percent would back cutting ties with Britain.
And 58 percent believe the pros and cons of Independence should be explor...
Their hopes rest on winning support from Independent Senators Norma Astwood and the Hon. Albert Jackson.
But the battle will probably take place on Friday -- not today as first thought.
Last night Government Senate leader the Hon. Gerald Simons said ...
And Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan "flannelled'' to avoid the question, according to the report.
The Sunday Telegraph reported the Queen's visit to the Island in a story tied in with Independence.
Reporter Mr. Robert Hardman was one of a group of jou...
