POLITICS
Press statement by Terry Lister
MONDAY, JULY 26: Good morning. I want to thank everyone for coming today for the launch of my campaign to win the leadership of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party (PLP). While I am standing for election, it is not my turn. The truth is ITS BERMUDA’S TURN.
Sustainability group launches communication drive
The Government’s Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) has launched a new website and blog to help increase awareness of the issues it is addressing as well as build communication with the public.
Paula Cox speech in full
THURSDAY, AUG. 5: A couple of days ago I submitted a letter to the Party Chairman and to the Party Leader advising that I intended to be a candidate in the upcoming Party leadership election.
Planning experts say minister should explain his decisions
The Environment Minister should give detailed reasons if he goes against the advice of an independent inspector, according to planning consultants. The call comes after a judge sent the SandBar project on Warwick Long Bay back to the drawing board because Glenn Blakeney failed to give reasons for his decision …
Police unveil Code of Conduct
Police have been prohibited from socialising with gang members because it undermines public trust. Officers risk losing their jobs unless they follow strict instructions to stay away from known criminals. This is part of a new Code of Conduct that all police officers must abide by, while on and off …
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'Bermuda's not a welfare state'
Premier Dr. Ewart Brown has warned that Bermuda will become a “welfare state” unless people stop relying on the government to do everything for them. Dr. Brown urged people to come up with their own ideas for change rather than pointing the finger at government.
Transition Initiative 2010
MONDAY, SEPT. 27: Today I am very pleased to announce a new joint initiative between the Ministry of Works & Engineering and the Bermuda Department of Corrections that has already seen the employment of six former Westgate Correctional Facility inmates.
Task force to investigate root causes of soaring gun crime
A political task force aiming to look into the root causes of Bermuda’s soaring gun crime met for the first time yesterday. The Joint Select Committee will enlist the help of police and family groups to investigate the island’s growing gang culture.
Island's politicians try to win friends on Facebook
Ewart and Craig are now friends. Kim likes Jeff’s picture. Michael thinks Ewart is talking nonsense. It sounds like the language of a primary school classroom.
Auditor General issues critical report on TCD scheme
THURSDAY, OCT. 21: Auditor General Heather Jacobs Matthews today released a Special Report on the Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Testing Programme.
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'I'll dig us out of crisis'
“The country is in crisis and I’m the man to dig us out.” That will be Terry Lister’s last pitch to delegates as he asks them to make him Bermuda’s Premier at next week’s PLP conference.
Premier Ewart Brown's final address
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27: Four years ago, you placed in my hands the opportunity of a lifetime and the fulfillment of a lifelong dream – A dream born within me in my youth, a dream cultivated by my parents Helene and D. A. Brown...
The Cox era begins
THURSDAY, OCT. 28: Jubilant Paula Cox celebrated becoming Bermuda’s Premier in a landslide victory tonight and then vowed: “There’s going to be some changes”. Ms Cox trounced her rivals picking up 124 votes to Terry Lister’s 39, with Dale Butler getting just two.
COX ERA BEGINS: PROFILE
Potted bio: a 14-year political journey
Lawyer Paula Ann Cox was first elected as an MP in October 1996. The 46-year-old politician serves Constituency 14 – Devonshire North West and has held a number of portfolios in Government.
COX ERA BEGINS: WOMEN IN POLITICS
Cox becomes third woman to rule in a 'man's world'
Paula Cox is the third female Premier to lead this country. She follows in the footsteps of Dame Pamela Gordon, leader from 1997-98, and Dame Jennifer Smith, leader from 1998-2003.
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