POLITICS
INTERVIEW: CRAIG CANNONIER
BDA intent on charting its own course
The BDA, a party derided by some as the UBP Mark II, actually has more in common with the PLP, according to leader Craig Cannonier. They have no plans to unite with the UBP.
Deputy Governor's agony over death of wife
Melissa Arkley, wife of the Deputy Governor, was found dead at home Wednesday night. She was known for her warm, friendly nature and involvement in charitable causes.
TOUGH TIMES: PRE-BUDGET ECONOMIC RECKONING
Tax issues high on Budget wish list
Tax breaks for new and expanding businesses are top of a Budget wishlist by the Chamber of Commerce. It also wants Government to cut $150million from the Budget, as promised.
TOUGH TIMES: CUTTING BACK
Union: We must share the pain
Union chief Ed Ball believes Government needs to end the era of "excess spending" in order to convince people to accept cutbacks. Private sector bosses need to cut back too.
THE COX REGIME: 100 DAYS IN POWER
Cox promises crackdown on crime and focus on youth
Premier Paula Cox was upbeat as she delivered a report of her first 100 days, saying despite the recession, Government will push to provide jobs for Bermudians.
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Our crumbling housing stock
Estimates vary but it is believed there are between 700 and 2000 vacant homes across the island. Could they provide the answer to Bermuda's housing crisis?
COMMISSION ON GANGS
Race group targets police
CURB has accused police of "abusing their powers" by stopping and searching more black males than whites. Police say they do not use racial profiling.
NATIONAL HEALTH PLAN
Major shake-up for health care
Health Minister Zane DeSilva has unveiled an ambitious seven-year reform of the island's healthcare system to ensure equity and affordability for all.
CURB speaks out against Tucker's Point SDO
CURB has called the Special Development Order for Tucker's Point a slap in the face to the original residents of the land.
Statement on buses imminent
Uncertainty surrounds the bus strike saga as buses have yet to return to the roads as of 4:45pm Thursday.
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POLITICS
Next leader of the opposition?
Politicians on both sides say the deal between the UBP and the BDA is not a merger but the creation of a new entity, with John Barritt being lined up as possible leader.
Lister on bus strike: We struck a deal for the good of the country
Labour Minister Terry Lister spoke out about the bus strike on Friday, saying Government was not prepared to put the country at risk over one man's bad behaviour.
BUDGET
Police budget to be slashed
The police budget could be cut by as much as $16million as Government attempts to make a total of $150m cutbacks on Friday.
BUDGET
'Budget must restore income and job growth'
Opposition Leader Kim Swan said the PLP must keep its promise to reduce Government spending by $150M through current account reductions, not by cancelling projects.
Budget Day Rundown
Premier Paula Cox delivered her first budget as leader of the country today. Read a rundown of today's events.
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