POLITICS
Cabinet evacuated by bomb squad (UPDATE 3)
The Cabinet Building area was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a suspicious envelope was found. The package was deemed to not be a threat.
Prospect of a summer election appears to fade
The chances of a snap election this summer are receding, pollsters and politicians said on Tuesday. A poll must be held by December 2012.
Work ahead for new party
The new One Bermuda Alliance, formed out of the UBP and its splinter party the BDA, will need more than a name change to convince voters, a pollster said on Thursday.
Government promises tougher laws to seize dirty cash
New laws will crack down on the drugs trade and help prosecutors seize assets without a criminal conviction, said National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief on Thursday.
UBP stalwart backs objectors hoping to stall merger with BDA
UBP veteran Quinton Edness on Thursday backed the group fighting to stall the merger of the UBP and BDA to form the new One Bermuda Alliance party.
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Mass resignation by UBP MPs
Seven UBP MPs quit on Monday and are expected to join the new One Bermuda alliance on Tuesday.
Barritt makes Senate appointments
Craig Cannonier and Katherine Michelmore have been chosen to sit in the Senate. John Barritt, leader of the new One Bermuda Alliance, made the announcement on Tuesday.
Former Senate president to receive Salute to Service award
Former Senate President Alf Oughton will be honoured at the Bermuda Health Foundation's Salute to Service luncheon in June.
Cox welcomes "working more effectively" with BPSU
Premier Paula Cox said on Wednesday it was a "positive step" for BPSU members to accept a 1.25 per cent pay increase.
Key players picked for OBA
The One Bermuda Alliance announced its Shadow Cabinet on Thursday - with jobs for all the UBP members who quit the party to join forces with the BDA.
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'We'll cut ministers' salaries by 10%'
Bermuda needs a new way of political thinking and more accountability from politicians, new One Bermuda Alliance Senator Craig Cannonier said Wednesday.
Doctor says OBA can help cure our ills
New Senator Dr Kathy Michelmore said on Tuesday that the One Bermuda Alliance has the prescription for Bermuda's ills.
War on drugs 'has failed' - what next?
As an influential group of former world leaders argues for the legalisation of some drugs, Bermuda MP Marc Bean said this week its time for the island to debate the topic.
Security chief hints at leniency on drugs
Punishments dished out to petty drug users for cannabis possession may not 'fit the crime', National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief has conceded.
Premier's meeting to hear public's views on economy
The Premier and Government Ministers are to talk in public about how they plan to beat the recession, it was announced on Thursday.
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