POLITICS
Move to outlaw gang membership unveiled by Premier
In a TV address to the island on Thursday, Premier Paula Cox talked about outlawing gang membership, early signs of economic recovery and a summer work scheme for the jobless.
Hundreds march over government pay dispute
Hundreds of BPSU members marched on Cabinet on Tuesday following Premier Paula Cox's refusal to order a pay cut for ministers.
Laws banning gang membership win expert support
Proposed laws aimed at outlawing gang membership could work in Bermuda, despite problems with similar legislation in other countries, legal experts said on Tuesday.
Premier chosen as Regional Female Leader of the Year
Premier Paula Cox was honoured in Bahamas as the Regional Female Leader of the Year at the Biennial Women's Empowerment Summit on Wednesday.
Minors to discuss bus service with Transport Ministry
Patrice Minors, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, will meet with the Ministry of Transport to discuss issues with bus service, she said in a statement on Thursday.
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Premier says union stance on 'no redundancies' was unreasonable
Premier Paula Cox defended her approach to fighting the recession on Thursday and warned 'marches are not the way forward'.
UBP to disband after 47 years
The United Bermuda Party voted on Tuesday to end its nearly 50 year history and form the new One Bermuda Alliance with the Bermuda Democratic Alliance.
Push to send criminals to overseas jails
Hardened criminals may have to do their time in tough jails overseas, a minister told a town hall meeting on Thursday evening.
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Union seeks government pledge on job cuts
BPSU chief Kevin Grant said on Wednesday a strike over redundancies couldn't be ruled out - but negotiators had to explore all avenues before industrial action was considered.
Swan in legal move to stall demise of the UBP
The merger of the UBP and BDA to form the One Bermuda Alliance is on hold following a legal challenge to the formation of the new party by UBP rebels.
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Senators eyed for new party as UBP figures head to court
BDA leader Craig Cannonier is being lined up as deputy leader and senator for the new One Bermuda Alliance. BDA's Kathy Michelmore has also been pencilled in for a Senate seat.
Bus dispute to go to arbitration
Government and the BIU have agreed to go to arbitration to settle a 13-year-long dispute over new bus schedules, it was announced on Thursday.
Swan resigns as Opposition leader, two UBP senators resign
UBP leader Kim Swan on Monday quit after seven of the party’s nine MPs resigned to set up the One Bermuda Alliance with three BDA MPs.
Barritt sworn in as Opposition Leader
Veteran ex-UBP MP John Barritt was on Tuesday sworn in as the new Leader of the Opposition by Governor Sir Richard Gozney.
Cannonier tipped to lead OBA
Former BDA leader Craig Cannonier is odds-on favourite to win the leadership of the new One Bermuda Alliance, sources said on Tuesday.
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