POLITICS
VIDEO: PLP march on Government House
Bermuda Sun captured the crowds on video during Tuesday's protest march on video, including speeches by PLP leader Marc Bean on the steps of Government House.
March on Government House slated for 5.30pm Tuesday
The PLP are planning to march on Government House on Tuesday regarding the Governor's rejection of a proposed inquiry into historic losses of property in Bermuda.
People's Campaign: We don't need Governor's mandate for inquiry
The People's Campaign on Monday took the position that the government do not need the mandate of the Governor to form a commission to review alleged historic land grabs.
Land grab row escalates as PLP exits Parliament, plans march (Update)
The PLP on Friday said they are abstaining from Parliament in protest over the Governor's rejection of a proposal that would have set up an inquiry into allegations of land grabs.
PLP gains ground
The Progressive Labour Party has seized on a recent poll that indicates their party has gained ground amongst Bermuda voters.
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PLP has surged ahead since 2012 (Update)
Survey: If an election were held tomorrow, more than 4 in 10 (44%) would vote for the Opposition PLP, a 14% gain compared to the March 2012 poll.
OBA: PRC status would not threaten jobs - they already have them
OBA: PLP have exaggerated the PRC status issue, as affected PRCs already have jobs, have lived in Bermuda for many years, and we can't predict how they'll vote.
Bob Richards named Deputy Premier
Premier Michael Dunkley has named Finance Minister E.T. "Bob" Richards as deputy Premier.
PLP wants to ensure PRC status "never becomes a reality"
The PLP will be hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday. The topic will be Immigration and Bermuda Status, and the PLP's opposition to granting PRCs status.
Emergency talks after industrial actions
Government met with the BIU on Friday for emergency talks after industrial action by ferry workers and bus drivers within the space of a few days.
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People's Campaign: Suspend PRC status applications
The People's Campaign on Thursday urged government to suspend PRC applications for status following the discovery of a loophole which allows them to pursue citizenship.
Drug testing rarely applied
Drug tests for those serving in elected office has been broached in several other political jurisdictions, although such initiatives rarely appear to be implemented.
Impromptu photo opp captures former Premier
Photos: Former Premier and OBA MP Craig Cannonier was in the House of Assembly for Friday’s Parliamentary session.
PLP MP responds to Finance Minister's 'insider' comments
PLP MP Walton Brown on Thursday responded to what he called "misrepresentations" by Finance Minister Bob Richards in the June 6th Parliamentary session.
OBA inquiry could be revealed soon
The OBA has refused to talk about its inquiry into a donation allegedly made to the party by US businessman Nathan Landow and his associates in the lead-up to the 2012 election.
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