into Independence.
Yesterday's threat of "noncooperation'' came from Opposition leader Mr.
Frederick Wade.
Premier the Hon. Sir John Swan immediately declared: "It is Mr. Wade's prerogative not to cooperate. We live in a democracy and a free society....
issues when she arrives on March 8.
That day is International Women's Day, and local campaigners will be making the most of it.
This year the annual celebration has special meaning. Because 1994 marks the 50th anniversary of Bermudian women -- at lea...
him to set up a Commission of Inquiry into Independence.
That is the view of Opposition Leader Mr. Frederick Wade who said the call would be like "asking the slave master to investigate slavery''.
Mr. Wade was demanding that the Premier the Hon. Sir ...
that he began negotiating for the US.'' -- Mr. Alex Scott (PLP) "There is nothing more disturbing than an ungrateful child.'' -- Tourism Minister the Hon. C.V. (Jim) Woolridge "According to legend this was one of the Island's most beautiful bays.''...
over with quickly, the Hon. Sir David Gibbons said yesterday.
The former Premier, who is also chairman of the Bank of Butterfield, said it should be made clear to Bermudians and international business that Independence for the Country was not a foreg...
England and the European Union, British MP Mr. Rupert Allason said yesterday.
And free medical care in Britain would be among the benefits of a special deal with Britain which an early decision in favour of Independence could preclude, Mr. Allason to...
This Morning could not believe it yesterday when weatherman Mr. Mark McEwen said the forecast for Bermuda was a "chilly 46 degrees''.
An anxious call even came into The Royal Gazette from Hartford, Connecticut, checking that Bermuda hadn't suddenly m...
today.
And Government's plans for a Commission of Inquiry and referendum on Independence are to be announced.
The Base motion, put forward by Opposition Leader Mr. Frederick Wade, reads: "That the Government take all immediate steps to ensure that th...
within reason, the referendum should take place as quickly as possible. We do not mean that it should be rushed because we believe the people have a right to be well informed, but we do think that a looming referendum is unsettling for Bermudians and...
people with their heads buried in the sand.
Those who predicted "doom and gloom'' as a result of a study of Independence were "people who do not have anything but fear'', the Hon. Sir John Swan told the Hamilton Lions Club.
"They perpetuate that by a...
