POLITICS

PLP backs referendum petition

With signature-gathering for the petition pushing for a ballot initiative on casino gaming gaining momentum, Opposition Leader Marc Bean says he still supports having a referendum on the matter.

Parties clash over Singapore trip

The Opposition Leader has called the recent Singapore casino trip a waste of time and taxpayers' money.

‘OBA decides, then consults’

Government's attempt to implement casino gambling is ill-conceived and badly thought out, according to political activist Jonathan Starling.

Crockwell: 'Invaluable insight' from Singapore gambling industry

Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Mark Pettingill travelled to Singapore for a ‘fact-finding trip’ on gambling.

Premier to head to New York

Premier Craig Cannonier will travel to New York next week to conduct a series of meetings to foster international relations.
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DPP row: Timeline of high level legal row

Disquiet in the Department of Public Prosecutions appears to stretch back several years and provide a backdrop to the lingering controversy surrounding Cindy Clarke.

The Cindy Clarke saga: anatomy of a high level legal row

A letter at the centre of a high level legal row paints a gloomy picture of a divided and demoralized Department of Public Prosecutions department.

Premier speaks at BVI business conference

Premier Craig Cannonier was a featured panelist at BVI Business Outlook 2014 conference in Tortola, BVI this week.

Premier visits British Virgin Islands

Premier Craig Cannonier this week met with Premier Orlando Smith of the British Virgin Islands and Chief Minister of Gibraltar Fabian Picardo in Tortola, BVI.

PLP: Incentive payments for teachers a very bad idea - here's why (Update)

Walton Brown: The research has shown that performance pay will not improve teaching or learning; it will not attract strong teachers.
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PLP: 'We're still committed to ending conscription despite OBA inaction'

With the commencement of the 2014 Recruit Camp for The Bermuda Regiment, the PLP on Sunday renewed its pledge to end conscription, criticising the OBA's "inaction".

Activist: Apathy won’t be a problem for casino petition

Community leaders on Thursday launched a petition drive that calls for a referendum on the prospect of casino gambling coming to Bermuda.

OBA: We’re united on gambling’

The Tourism Minister on Thursday said moving the gaming decision to Parliament was right for Bermuda, and that Government will roll out a public information campaign.

Viewpoint: If you ran the Government, what would you do?

Danny McDonald took to the streets of Hamilton to ask people what’s the first thing they would do in 2014 if they were Premier of Bermuda.

Dr Brown: No regrets on Uyghurs

Former Premier Dr Ewart Brown said his 2009 decision to fly four Uyghur detainees into Bermuda was the "right thing to do".
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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