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A call for “shadowy” groups to cease and desist has been made by the Premier, who claimed people were deliberately trying to sow division in the Progressive Labour Party.
David Burt, who faces a challenge to his leadership at the delegates conference...
DATE: Sep 27, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The constitutional implications of Britain’s refusal to let Bermuda legalise the use and production of cannabis are set to be assessed by Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The move comes as the island was left on the brink of a ...
DATE: Sep 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Renée Ming, the former national security minister, is to challenge for the deputy leadership of the Progressive Labour Party, The Royal Gazette understands.
The move would pitch her against PLP veteran Walter Roban, the deputy premier, if, as expecte...
DATE: Sep 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Former finance minister Curtis Dickinson has launched a leadership bid against David Burt, the Premier
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
People interested in promoting gender equality in Bermuda can apply to be on the new gender affairs council.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of social development and seniors, said members of the council will be tasked with find ways to reduce domestic...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
If revenge is best served cold, Curtis Dickinson just poured a bucket of ice over David Burt’s head.
Prowling the premier from the long grass for seven months of mounting frustration, the former finance minister finally decided to strike and challeng...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Curtis Dickinson will face scepticism within the Progressive Labour Party rank and file in his leadership bid, a PLP source close to the Premier told The Royal Gazette.
The former finance minister and an MP for more than four years, Mr Dickinson was ...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Just two years after powering the Progressive Labour Party to an historic general election triumph, David Burt now faces a battle to keep his post as he faces a credible challenger for the twin crowns of leader and premier.
After initially winning wi...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, has decided against trying to topple Walter Roban as deputy Progressive Labour Party leader and deputy premier.
Mr Scott raised eyebrows earlier this month when he said he was considering launching a challenge ...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Key political moments in the careers of David Burt and Curtis Dickinson:
December 2012: Mr Burt elected as an MP
November 2016: Mr Burt becomes PLP leader after the prolonged illness of predecessor Marc Bean
July 2017: Mr Burt elected Pr...
DATE: Sep 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly