POLITICS
PLP questions Government Term Limit plans
After the Government further outlined plans to suspend Term Limits for two years to help international business, the PLP reacted on Sunday by demanding more details be presented to the public.
Shadow Tourism Minister: St George's hotel agreement was terminated by PLP Government
Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert on Monday said the PLP Government terminated the agreement with the development company for the hotel in St George’s.
Walton Brown to lecture on 'Understanding Modern Bermuda'
Walton Brown will be giving a four part lecture series starting January 15 called Understanding Modern Bermuda.
We're in limbo again, says Bascome
New MP for St George's North Kenneth Bascome says the latest revelations surrounding the Park Hyatt development have left the people of St George's in limbo again.
Corruption seen a regressive tax
Corruption in governments should be seen as an extra tax and a drag on growth of economies according to top anti-corruption expert Professor Trevor Munroe.
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Richards in the clear, PLP mute on eligibility issue
The Parliamentary Registrar will take no further action in a row over OBA heavyweight Bob Richards' eligibility to stand for election, the Bermuda Sun reported on Friday.
'Special Advisors' must be approved by Premier
The Cabinet Office issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the appointment of Special Assistants/Advisors.
BPSU: Legislation against corruption needs to be implemented
BPSU president Kevin Grant on Thursday said legislation against corruption needs to be implemented because maladministration hampers the efficiency of public services.
Premier outlines his priorities
Premier Craig Cannonier on Friday released a statement entitled 'The Government's Focus for the People', which outlined his immediate priorities.
Premier to attend Obama's Inauguration
Premier Craig Cannonier and his wife will attend the Inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington DC on Monday.
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Premier Cannonier: Inauguration trip was 'very successful'
Premier Craig Cannonier described his visit to Washington DC for President Barack Obama's Inauguration as "a very successful one".
Are the Uyghurs being denied human rights?
Amnesty International Bermuda on Tuesday commented on the statelessness of the Uyghurs, citing the Declaration of Human Rights with regard to their right to a nationality.
Lawyers fear wiretapping legislation is open to abuse
The police have to “find a balance” between human rights and public safety. This is the opinion shared by two of the island’s lawyers, who believe the new wiretapping law could be abused.
THE GOV'T/CORPORATIONS ROW EXPLAINED
What the city row is all about
If you believe the Corporation, Government is about to launch a legally questionable money motivated ‘hostile takeover’ of city government. If you believe the talk from Government it is attempting to eliminate a privilege-based voting system that harks back to the days of institutionalized discrimination.
Premier challenges critics of City Hall reform
FRIDAY, JULY 23: Dr. Ewart Brown spoke up for reform of the corporations in the House this afternoon saying “justice delayed is justice denied”. The Premier said the bill to change the archaic voting system in city elections was long overdue.
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