POLITICS

Southlands land-swap deal signed

MONDAY, SEPT. 13: The $2 billion redevelopment of Morgan’s Point has come a step closer to reality. Property developer Southlands Ltd. and government signed on the dotted line of the Southlands land swap deal in front of the island’s media today.

$2bn Morgan's Point project to create jobs boom

Thousands of jobs will be created in a $2 billion redevelopment of Morgan’s Point  — a project “all Bermudians can be proud of”. This is the promise of the developers behind the proposed five-star tourist resort.

Premier's Gala Weekend full of glitz and glamour

It was only that fitting the farewell celebration for Premier Ewart Brown was a glamorous affair. Dr. Brown’s tenure as leader of Bermuda is viewed by many as a colourful one and his outgoing party was certainly big, bold and buoyant.

Bus drivers receive an apology over safety row

Bus drivers have received an apology from their superiors after a post-hurricane row over road safety. Drivers came under heavy criticism after stopping all services on Tuesday out of concern for passenger safety.

Premier spills the beans at brown bag lunch

Here’s a selection of questions and answers from Premier Dr. Ewart Brown’s final brown bag lunch yesterday.
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U.S. Attorney General vows to help with Baselands cleanup fight

The U.S. Attorney General has pledged to take concerns about the cleanup of Bermuda’s Baselands back to Washington. Eric Holder said he understood that the state of the areas, which comprises Kindley Air Force Base and Morgan’s Point, is of “great concern” to islanders.

'Fast ferry fleet in need of upgrade'

Bermuda’s fast ferry fleet is in need of an upgrade, Government acknowledged yesterday. A workers’ strike over the condition of the boats caused commuter chaos throughout the island this week.

October 6: News in brief

The Premier has been commended for his efforts in sustainable tourism. Dr. Ewart Brown, Minister of Tourism and Transport, received an award from the Caribbean Media Exchange on Sustainable Tourism (CMEx) in Kingston, Jamaica.

Fun Facebook facts from our most active social networkers

The political presence on Facebook is growing every day. Here James Whittaker takes a look at some of the quirky facts, interesting debates and vital statistics of Bermuda’s most active social networkers in all three parties.

Digicel told to remove phone mast after planning row

Digicel has been ordered to take down a 35ft cellular tower that was erected without the proper permission. It is the second time the firm has been told to remove the mast in the last eight months.
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Police commissioner goes head-to-head with Senator over speeding arrest

The Commissioner of Police has launched a stinging attack on UBP Senator Michael Dunkley over his criticism of the service. Mr. Dunkley said the decision to arrest football coach Keishon Smith and hold him in custody overnight for an outstanding speeding warrant “defied common sense”.

Time to cut Government jobs?

Government might have to take the axe to its own workforce in a bid to rein in spiralling national debt. Around 1,000 new jobs have been added in the civil service since 2005 —one of the main reasons for big rise in Government spending over that period.

Blow-by-blow - Premier Brown's last staged clash with the media

Premier Dr. Ewart Brown faced up to the media for, perhaps, the last time on Monday — and barely broke sweat. He was quizzed on the Uyghurs, escalating crime, attacks on his integrity and the Auditor General’s criticism of Government finances.

Horton and Burgess front runners for PLP's No.2 post

Randy Horton and Derrick Burgess are the 'only serious contenders' for the deputy leadership of the PLP, according to party sources. Both men have been canvassing the branches and are expected to be nominated for the role at next weekend's party conference.

Lister: I can put Bda back on its feet

Bermuda is slipping quietly into crisis. That’s the view of PLP leadership contender Terry Lister who has cast himself as the ‘recovery candidate’ in next week’s election.
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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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