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The Progressive Labour Party’s by-election victory dealt good press to its leader along with a stinging rebuke to the Bermuda Government over the state of the economy, according to a PLP source. Meanwhile Glenn Blakeney, the former MP for Devonshire ...

There is “no truth” to rumours of an attempted coup within the Progressive Labour Party, according to an Opposition source — but there are senior members unwilling to serve with Marc Bean as leader. While several within the PLP’s upper ranks are view...

Progressive Labour Party MP Glenn Blakeney has confirmed his retirement in a letter to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Randy Horton. Citing “personal reasons” for stepping down, he said: “Although I will no longer sit as an elected member in t...

Seven Progressive Labour Party members have quit the Shadow Cabinet, with Zane DeSilva declaring his move a result of Marc Bean's leadership. The Leader of the Opposition's harsh style with some members, as well as his perceived misogynistic behaviou...

Nahki Wells has the potential to become one of Bermuda’s “greatest football ambassadors”. That’s the view of Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney who has nothing but high expectations for the 21-year-old Bradford City striker. “I think Nahki Wells is one o...

Government and insurance companies are working together to ensure people don’t put their health at risk because they can’t afford upfront payments. Health Minister Zane DeSilva says meetings have already taken place to try to scrap upfront payments ...

Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney said he was within his “full right” to convene a Commission of Inquiry to probe how the island’s two national sports spent millions of Government funding. The Minister has formed a seven-member commission that will expl...

Youth, Families and Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney has accused The Royal Gazette of "misinformation and inexcusable, irresponsible reporting", for an article on the Government overseas psychoeducational programme. Mr Blakeney was responding to an art...

Bermuda Democratic Alliance MP Donte Hunt last night bemoaned the “terrible travesty” of budget cuts in family services as Bermuda grapples with escalating social problems. And Mr Hunt said civil servants face a massive challenge to fulfil Government...

A panel of speakers have discussed their hopes for the Island calling for Bermudians to come together and realise the opportunities we have. During a public forum held on Thursday at the Sandys 360 community centre, Youth Minister Glenn Blakeney said...