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The Progressive Labour Party has outlined what it plans to implement in the first 100 days of office should they come to power.
An attempt to bring down the cost of living; an appointment of a Gang Violence Reduction Co-ordinator; a technology hub i...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Progressive Labour Party members touched upon a number of previously unveiled platform pledges at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Topics including the development of a tech hub, education and seniors were discussed as part of the party’s ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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Politics
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The One Bermuda Alliance and the Progressive Labour Party have recognised that promoting tourism will be key for whichever party wins the election.
While the One Bermuda Alliance hopes to build on the legacy of the America’s Cup, the Progressive Labo...
DATE: Jul 08, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Michael Dunkley has described the preamble to the Progressive Labour Party’s platform as “divorced from reality”.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Premier dismissed language contained within Opposition leader David Burt’s statement as f...
DATE: Jul 08, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party promised a “collaborative” approach to government as it elaborated on its election platform.
Leader David Burt unveiled the party’s “Agenda for a Better and Fairer Bermuda” on Thursday evening at the Young Men’s Social Cl...
DATE: Jul 08, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party pledged last night to unite the island’s citizens and put its children first as it unveiled its platform for the upcoming General Election.
Party leader David Burt told supporters that the PLP would accomplish more in its...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Politics
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The Bermuda Government has been forced to back-pedal on revenue-raising customs amendments that had been expected to bring in almost $20 million.
The reversal spells a last-minute scramble for businesses, some of which had already priced goods for im...
DATE: Mar 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tax reform aimed at the privileged will be a key priority for the Progressive Labour Party if it wins the next General Election, leader David Burt said yesterday.
Mr Burt vowed to tackle inequality by targeting “vast swaths of domestic wealth and inc...
DATE: Mar 04, 2017
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Politics
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The ranks of the civil service have dropped by 12 per cent under the One Bermuda Alliance, compared with an increase of 20 per cent under the former administration, according to Michael Dunkley.
Speaking after Friday’s Budget, the Premier said the Go...
DATE: Feb 28, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Finance minister Bob Richards is delivering the One Bermuda Alliance’s Budget for the fiscal year 2017-18 at the House of Assembly today.
Follow The Royal Gazette’s website for live updates.
12.01pm Mr Richards is wrapping up now and in conclusion ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2017
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Politics
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