POLITICS

Islanders face $1,000 fine for refusing to complete Census

Residents face a $1,000 fine if they do not take part in the Census before the March 31 deadline, Government has warned.

Protesters to host tour of Tucker's Point SDO site

Hundreds are expected to join a walk on the site of the proposed Tucker's Point SDO on Sunday. Protesters will highlight the area's environmental and historical importance.

Bermuda celebrates International Women's Day by honouring 100 women

One hundred 'women of vision' were honoured Tuesday as Bermuda celebrated International Women's Day. Minister Glenn Blakeney said women have yet to enjoy equal status with men.

Descendants of ex-Tucker's Town residents speak out

Descendants of former Tucker's Town residents spoke out against their displacement in the 1920s. They attended a tour of Tucker's Point Hotel on Sunday which discussed proposed tourism developments.

Tucker's Town cemetery 'will be protected'

A cemetery that lies in the path of stray golf balls is to be protected according to Tucker’s Point Hotel president Ed Trippe.
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SDO 'crucial' to tourism trade

Bermuda hotel bosses say the survival of Tucker's Point is critical to the future of tourism on the island.

Union boss: we had it too good

High wages and benefits may have contributed to the financial crisis, union boss Maynard Dill admitted Thursday. He said unions and employers need to work closely together.

Union trailblazer dead at 86

Dr. Barbara Ball died on Sunday night at the age of 86. She was a renowned for her tireless work to improve workers rights.

Senate debate postponed

The Senate has announced its debate of the Special Development Order (SDO) for Tucker's Point has been postponed to Friday, March 18.

SPECIAL REPORT: TUCKER'S POINT

SDO in hands of three Senators

The future of controversial expansion plans at Tucker's Point lies in the hands of three Independent senators who hold the balance of power in Friday's vote.
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Senate the focus of SDO protest today

Demonstrators planned to maintain a vigil outside the Senate Friday in a bid to convince senators to block the Tucker's Point SDO. The debate was expected to run into the night.

Uyghurs land construction jobs

The Uyghurs are working at D and J Construction after being laid off last year from their jobs at Port Royal Golf Course. The men were held at Guantanamo Bay for seven years.

Tucker's Point explores compromises on expansion plans

Tucker's Point said Thursday it is exploring ways to address its needs while protecting the natural environment. Issues were raised in the Senate over its expansion plans.

Protesters urged to show up at Senate wearing black

SDO protesters were urged to wear black outside the Senate grounds during Friday's debate. The move was intended as a tribute to those whose land was forcibly taken from them.

MP who upset Burch is a controversial figure

British MP Andrew Rosindell, called "disrespectful" by Senator David Burch, has a reputation for holding controversial views on the far right of the Conservative party.
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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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