POLITICS
Premier describes Auditor General's report as 'strangely timed and inaccurate'
SUNDAY, OCT. 24: "Strangely timed and inaccurate,” Premier Ewart Brown said today, responding to the Auditor General's Special Report on the TCD Emissions Facility.
Water park planned for Morgan's Point
A themed water park could be built on land at Morgan’s Point under ambitious plans announced yesterday. Designs for the Morgan’s Harbour Waterpark feature pirate ships, water slides as well as a rapid river and a wave pool.
PLP LEADERSHIP: LIVE! PAULA COX NEXT LEADER
OCTOBER 28: Live coverage of the final day of the PLP leadership battle
COX ERA BEGINS
PLP faithful show their colours as they arrive to vote
Devonshire Recreation Club was transformed into a sea of green last night as hundreds of the PLP faithful played their part in history. A steady stream of party delegates, MPs and members pulled into the car park from about 3:45pm.
COX ERA BEGINS: PRIORITIES
Viewpoint: What do you think the new Premier's priorities should be?
As Paula Cox takes the reins of power, her ‘to do’ list will surely grow longer by the hour. When the Bermuda Sun’s Amanda Dale asked Bermudians what they think the new Premier should focus on, crime and jobs were the two issues that came up most often.
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COX ERA BEGINS
UBP response
The Leader of the Opposition extended his congratulations to the new Premier last night, but said he did not envision any “real change” in government. Kim Swan questioned Paula Cox’s role as Finance Minister in relation to over-budget capital projects.
COX ERA BEGINS
Butler and Lister upbeat despite heavy defeat
Terry Lister was gracious in defeat, saying Bermuda would go “from strength to strength” under its new leadership. He walked out of Devonshire Recreation Club with his head held up shortly before 10pm last night.
Cox vows to be a 'true and faithful' leader as she is sworn in as Premier
FRIDAY, OCT. 29: Paula Cox has been sworn in as the new Premier of Bermuda. She took the oath to be a “true and faithful” leader during a ceremony at Government House this morning.
Dame Jennifer gets education role
MONDAY, NOV. 1: A major reshuffle in Cabinet this morning. Premier Paula Cox describes her Cabinet as dynamic and able. She says they have a 'lot on their plate' but backs them to come to grips quickly with their new roles. The return of former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith as …
Ministers enthused about their new roles
MONDAY, NOV 1: After the announcements came elation. Then pledges by members of the new administration to “get down to business”. The appointment of Dame Jennifer Smith as Minister of Education sparked spontaneous cheers and applause at Government House.
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Dame Jennifer Smith returns to Cabinet
MONDAY, NOV. 1: New Premier Paula Cox rang in the changes this morning as she unveiled the “dynamic and able” team that will lead Bermuda. Ms Cox created a raft of new ministries — completely reshuffling the responsibilities of several Government departments — and bringing in a host of new faces.
New Premier to take direct control of capital projects
MONDAY, NOV. 1: Premier Paula Cox will take direct control of capital projects following her reshuffle of Ministerial responsibilities this morning. The Premier published a detailed explanation of the changes this afternoon, after announcing her Cabinet earlier today.
NEW CABINET: CHANGE APLENTY
Who's who in Cox's new look Cabinet
New Premier Paula Cox rang in the changes this week as she unveiled the “dynamic and able” team that will lead Bermuda. Ms Cox first act as Premier was to create a raft of new ministries — completely reshuffling the responsibilities of several Government departments.
Cox promises contract bid transparency
Bidding for Government contracts is about to become more transparent. This is the promise of Premier Paula Cox following the establishment of a new Procurement Office under her direct control.
THRONE SPEECH: LIVE!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 5: Premier Paula Cox sets out her legislative agenda at the official opening of Parliament this morning. Follow it live, here.
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