POLITICS

No Big Brother treatment for GP fleet

Government says it has no plans to install tracking devices in Government vehicles, although many governments around the world use GPS devices.

Timeline of a tussle over gambling referendum

A controversial decision to renege on a promise to hold a gambling referendum has already drawn new business interest to the island, according to the Premier.

Political shocker is hoteliers’ delight

The announcement by Premier Craig Cannonier to scrap the OBA’s promise of a gambling referendum has sparked fierce debate on the relationship between Government and the people.

Lister: Let's solve this

Independent MP Terry Lister is calling on Government and the Opposition to meet and change the wording of the gaming referendum in order to save the future of democracy in the country.

PLP’s Bean to open a betting business

Opposition Leader Marc Bean is to open a betting shop on Court Street at the end of the month.
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Swan: Referendum U-turn is a travesty

Ex-UBP leader Kim Swan has branded Government's U-turn on a gaming referendum "a travesty".

PLP: OBA's eavesdropping is 'disturbing'

PLP Acting Leader Derrick Burgess on Tuesday said it is "disturbing" that the Premier allowed his OBA colleagues to overhear a conversation with the Opposition Leader.

Bermuda's first female Deputy Governor sworn-in

Bermuda's new Deputy Governor, Ms Ginny Ferson, was Sworn-In at Government House on Friday morning.

OBA scraps plans for referendum on gaming

The PLP claims the OBA has "misled" the public and broken another promise after it was announced gaming legislation would be brought to the legislature without a referendum.

Viewpoint : How would you describe the OBA’s first year in power?

Viewpoint: Has the OBA done okay with the cards it was dealt in its first year in power? The response is mixed.
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Bean: Our party has evolved in Opposition

Marc Bean: We have energized today's PLP by adding five new dynamic MPs, two new fully engaged Senators and an ignited party executive.

We’re moving in the right direction - Cannonier

Premier Cannonier: We've used our first year in office to start Bermuda moving in the right direction, and will continue that push through Year 2 and beyond.

One year on, has the OBA lived up to expectations?

The Bermuda Sun takes a look 'under the hood' — to borrow a phrase — at the OBA's first year in power, and also ask the PLP to reflect on its year in Opposition.

PLP finds Cabinet changes 'puzzling'

The Progressive Labour Party released a statement on Wednesday saying that they are pleased to see that finally the Premier has seen fit to reduce his Cabinet.

Three Ministers axed from Cabinet

Premier Craig Cannonier announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet has been reduced, with Leah Scott, Sylvan Richards, and Nalton Brangman becoming Junior Ministers.
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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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