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I got into politics in 2012, not because of some lifelong yearning to govern, but because I was profoundly concerned with the suffering already being caused by bad economic policy and poor management of public money. Right now, our debt payments exce...
DATE: Sep 14, 2017
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A number of initiatives outlined in last week’s Throne Speech will be funded through existing money, David Burt, the Premier said yesterday.
The Premier discussed some of the pledges made on Friday at a press conference held at The Cabinet Building...
DATE: Sep 13, 2017
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Bermudians left waiting on “crumbs” from the island’s economic recovery will have “a seat at the table to share the full meal”, the Progressive Labour Party vowed as legislators returned to Parliament.
Pledging to “face the issues of division in our ...
DATE: Sep 09, 2017
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Governor John Rankin has delivered the Progressive Labour Party’s first Throne Speech in nearly five years.
Below is The Royal Gazette’s blow-by-blow account of today’s proceedings. For our full story, visit http://www.royalgazette.com/politics/artic...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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A living-wage policy is on the cards as the new Progressive Labour Party government outlined its plans for its first year in power.
The Governor, John Rankin, who delivered the Throne Speech to mark the start of Parliament yesterday, said: “To ensure...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Martha Myron, Moneywise
With the 2017 election just days away, here is a summary of some of the main points of both Bermuda’s political parties’ platforms. Note: this summary is not all inclusive. You, the voter are encouraged to read the summery of ...
DATE: Jul 15, 2017
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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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Given its massive impact on all of our lives, it’s not too surprising that the economy has consistently ranked as the top issue with voters in polls commissioned by this newspaper in recent quarters.
And with all the pain of a six-year recession stil...
DATE: Jul 13, 2017
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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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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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