POLITICS
‘Expat exodus cost us millions’
Almost $3 million a week has been lost to the economy with the exodus of expatriates and Bermudians, Premier Craig Cannonier said.
Premier rejects notion of power grab by Government
There is no conspiracy over the City of Hamilton, only a quest for more accountability, according to Premier Craig Cannonier.
‘Good move, bad timing’ — ex-mayor Gosling
Right move, bad timing — that's the opinion of former city mayor Charles Gosling on payments for elected city officials.
In contempt: Mayor and deputy fall foul of Ombudsman
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Hamilton have been found guilty of contempt for failing to comply with summons by the Ombudsman.
Councillor Troy Symonds resigns from corporation
Troy Symonds resigned from the City of Hamilton on Wednesday after officials voted to pay themselves for attending meetings.
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Status quo for OBA
There are no challengers to the OBA leadership as the party prepares to hold its annual conference. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Government concern over City's new parking rules
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy met with City bosses on Tuesday after concern over a raft of new parking charges announced by the Corporation of Hamilton.
New act would have stalled waterfront plans
New rules governing the Municipalities due to be tabled this week would have prevented the Corporation of Hamilton from pressing ahead with its present waterfront development plans.
Job Maker's Act - Why wasn’t Bean consulted?
The PLP welcome the tabling of Incentives for Job Maker's Act, but are troubled by Bermuda First's public support of this bill. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Public invited to Parliamentary Election Committee hearings
The Parliamentary Election Committee will commence public hearings next Monday 23 September at 12 noon at the House of Assembly library.
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Pressure mounts on Deputy Mayor for 'homophobic' comments
Pressure on Hamilton Deputy Mayor Donal Smith mounted on Saturday, including calls for an apology, after he made 'offensive and hurtful' remarks about gay people.
Minister condemns Deputy Mayor's 'deplorable' anti-gay comments
Senator Michael Fahy issued a letter to the Mayor of Hamilton expressing the Government's concern regarding comments made by Deputy Mayor Donal Smith.
Mayor distances himself from deputy's comments.
The Mayor of Hamilton on Friday distanced himself of anti-homosexual comments made by his deputy Donal Smith.
Gambling: Ready to vote - or play?
Debate about a referendum on gambling looks set to be reignited in coming weeks. Friday's Sun takes a look at the gamble that is gaming - those in favour and those opposed.
Mayor defends handling of waterfront project (Update)
Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge has defended the City's handling of multi-million dollar plans to develop the waterfront. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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