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"Commissiong praise for Ascendant camp"

A summer camp for students with a “proven interest in, and aptitude for, science, technology, engineering and mathematics” has come in for praise by the Progressive Labour Party. The STEM Summer Camp, hosted by Ascendant Group Limited, will be led by...

Jul 01, 2013

"Former premier Scott takes it all in his stride"

We were among the many friends, and one-time colleagues, of the Hon William Alexander Scott, exulting over the high praises, and many tributes, for his forty-plus years of leadership in the Progressive Labour Party. The gala in his honour was in the ...

Jun 08, 2013

Politics

"PLP insider: Majority of members want to give Marc Bean a chance"

Just four months into his tenure as the Leader of the Opposition, Marc Bean is enjoying an easy uphill climb. A random survey of observers and insiders conducted by this newspaper found that Mr Bean’s supporters are cautiously optimistic about his p...

Apr 26, 2013

Politics

"MP calls for affirmative action style programmes to close income gap"

Government must implement “legislative options including affirmative action style programmes” to close the gap in wage disparities on racial lines, Rolfe Commissiong believes. The move would ensure equal opportunity and racial equity in Bermuda where...

Apr 12, 2013

Politics

"Opposition MP wants clarity on Govts position on declaration of interests"

Walton Brown renewed his call for resolution on the issue of election candidates declaring their interests in Government contracts. The Progressive Labour Party paid for a newspaper advertisement listing its candidates interests prior to the general ...

Apr 12, 2013

Politics

"We have made mistakes and I think our judgement came on December 17"

Opposition Leader Marc Bean last night defended his party’s time in Government, while calling for constructive input from the community. Speaking to more than 100 people at a town-hall meeting held at the Warwick Workman’s Club, Mr Bean said the Prog...

Apr 10, 2013

Letters to the Editor

"Writer took the easy route"

March 28, 2013 Dear Sir, Maynard Dill, chairman of the Progressive Labour Party, has written an Opinion piece stating that One Bermuda Alliance supporters are guilty of “hateful talk”, “ugly race-baiting and bigotry that often masquerade as meaningfu...

Apr 02, 2013

Letters to the Editor

"Head shaking hypocrisy"

March 28, 2013 Dear Sir, It would be wise for the Progressive Labour Party to to stop spinning their nonsense, sit down, shut their mouths and learn a few lessons. They are complaining about the One Bermuda Alliance’s 100 days as Government and boldl...

Mar 30, 2013

Politics

"PLP issues Easter greetings"

Deputy Opposition Leader Derrick Burgess yesterday called for Bermudians the challenge their assumptions this Easter to build a better Bermuda. Mr Burgess wished the Island a happy holiday on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, and asked the publ...

Mar 30, 2013

Politics

"PLP: Someone is not being honest on MPs salaries"

The Progressive Labour Party has called on the Premier to “tell the truth about salaries”. In a statement released on Thursday, a PLP spokesman said: “The Premier once again missed a chance to speak honestly to the Bermudian people. “When asked about...

Mar 30, 2013

Other

"Lets call a halt to this hateful talk"

Opinion by Maynard Dill, Chairman, Progressive Labour Party Knowing their thoughts, he said to them: “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.” - Matthew 12:25 These words, uttered...

Mar 28, 2013

Politics

"PLP to host public forums"

Opposition MPs will be answering questions at two public forums this week. Walter Roban, Michael Weeks, David Burt and Rolfe Commissiong, representatives for constituencies 15, 16, 18 and 21, respectively, will appear at the first session at the BIU ...

Mar 20, 2013

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"Commissiong praise for Ascendant camp"

"Former premier Scott takes it all in his stride"

"PLP insider: Majority of members want to give Marc Bean a chance"

"MP calls for affirmative action style programmes to close income gap"

"Opposition MP wants clarity on Govts position on declaration of interests"

"We have made mistakes and I think our judgement came on December 17"

"Writer took the easy route"

"Head shaking hypocrisy"

"PLP issues Easter greetings"

"PLP: Someone is not being honest on MPs salaries"

"Lets call a halt to this hateful talk"

"PLP to host public forums"

"MP calls for affirmative action style programmes to close income gap"

"Opposition MP wants clarity on Govts position on declaration of interests"

"We have made mistakes and I think our judgement came on December 17"

"PLP: Someone is not being honest on MPs salaries"

"Lets call a halt to this hateful talk"