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The Premier has quashed claims that an arrangement between the Government and the owners of the Fairmont Southampton has been signed off.
David Burt added that a public announcement will be made “when all aspects of this deal are closed”.
His comment...
DATE: Sep 08, 2022
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Bermuda is on the brink of a constitutional crisis after Britain blocked the Government’s flagship legislation to legalise the use and sale of cannabis
DATE: Sep 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The drive for a regulated cannabis industry in Bermuda, which appeared to build into an open feud between the Bermuda and UK governments last night, already comes with a fraught history.
Legalising the drug is a key Progressive Labour Party pledge – ...
DATE: Sep 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
MPs will have access to the names of delegates who have the power to vote in any leadership challenge to David Burt, the Premier, next month.
The Progressive Labour Party made the statement following an internal flashpoint over the issue.
The announc...
DATE: Sep 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A row has erupted in the Progressive Labour Party over access to a list of delegates who may vote in next month’s party conference if there is a challenge to the leader, or deputy leader.
A senior PLP source claimed that the names of delegates who at...
DATE: Sep 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Liz Truss has been named the next British Prime Minister after defeating Rishi Sunak in a leadership vote for the Tory party.
Ms Truss, who had served as the Foreign Secretary, will replace Boris Johnson when she is sworn in at a ceremony at Balmoral...
DATE: Sep 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Ministers have insisted that a one-off $150 payment for parents of public school children is “enough” to help deal with the cost of living crisis.
Diallo Rabain, Education Minister, apologised to parents and guardians for the time it has taken to get...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
People interested in joining the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s defence or promotions boards have been invited to apply by Rena Lalgie, the Governor.
Ms Lalgie has called on “suitably qualified” candidates to come forward as she expressed the need for an “...
DATE: Sep 03, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
People interested in joining statutory bodies should step forward, Rena Lalgie, the Governor, has said.
Ms Lalgie called on those with the skills and knowledge required to make a contribution.
The Governor said: “I am committed to ensuring an open a...
DATE: Aug 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Lawrence Scott, the transport minister, is considering whether to run against Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, for deputy leadership of the Progressive Labour Party, The Royal Gazette has learnt.
In a move that would rock the PLP, Mr Scott sa...
DATE: Aug 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly