POLITICS
Public rally today on equal rights for gays
A rally to be held on Friday in Par-la-Ville Park in support of equal rights for gay people is expected to attract up to 100 people.
Cox backed over external attacks
Bermuda's international business chiefs have backed the Premier after a UK MP said the island needed to tighten up its tax laws, Raymond Hainey reported on Friday.
'We'll help you to defeat the gangs'
The US will continue to work with Bermuda to tackle gun violence, drugs and international crime, outgoing US Consul General Grace Shelton pledged on Tuesday.
Visiting Prime Minister denounces 'vile' online commentators
Antigua Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer on Friday said racism is alive and well in Bermuda after reading comments on the Bernews website.
Hundreds celebrate Labour Day as speakers call for national unity
Hundreds of trades unionists on Monday marched through Hamilton to celebrate Labour Day as speakers called for national unity amid the global financial crisis.
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Cox praises Clinton at New York forum
Premier Paula Cox on Thursday night praised former US President Bill Clinton as a statesman and a humanitarian after she shared a stage with him at a New York conference.
Governor condemns firebombing of MP's car
Governor George Fergusson on Monday joined a chorus of condemnation after an MP’s car was firebombed outside his home in a dawn attack.
Premier welcomes Overseas Territories AGs to annual conference
Bermuda is currently hosting the 21st Annual Conference of the Overseas Territories Attorneys Generals from September 25 - 27.
Government's cash windfall for seniors' housing repairs
A housing charity for seniors on Friday got an $86,000 cash boost from Government to help with repair work.
Scott: Report the park vandals
Acting Minister of Public Works Michael Scott on Tuesday called for an end to vandalism at Parsons Road Playground, and for witnesses to help catch the culprits.
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Bascome says 'keep the faith'
Mayor of St George's Kenneth Bascome urges islanders not to give up hope of the Park Hyatt development becoming a reality.
PLP bid for pre-election support
Premier Paula Cox will rally her troops pre-election at the party’s annual delegates conference next week, the PLP announced on Wednesday.
Bascome officially unveiled as OBA candidate for St George's North
St George's Mayor Kenneth Bascome will take on Dame Jennifer Smith in St George's North, the OBA announced on Thursday.
TALKING POINT
'Inmates should get to vote'
Prisoners in Bermuda should have the right to vote, social commentator and PLP election candidate Walton Brown said on Tuesday.
'Free the Regiment deserters'
An amnesty should be granted to prisoners doing time for failing to turn up for Bermuda Regiment duty, Rod Attride-Stirling said on Thursday.
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