POLITICS

Burt to run in Pembroke West Central

After a third and decisive vote, David Burt edged out Minister Neletha Butterfield and will stand for the PLP in Pembroke West Central.

Class of '98 - only seven veterans of historic win are still around

Just seven of the PLP 1998 victory veterans will fight seats for the party at the next General Election, as several MPs have been retired or deselected.

The new political map: what we know so far

The PLP has drafted in some fresh faces for the next General Election, while the new OBA is also set to field new candidates alongside existing MPs from the former UBP and BDA.

Pettingill to leave Warwick for a tougher fight

OBA heavyweight Mark Pettingill is to quit his Warwick West seat to fight a more marginal constituency, it was revealed on Tuesday.

SUN EXCLUSIVE

Fahy and Daniels new OBA senators

International business lawyer Michael Fahy and businesswoman Toni Daniels are to be the OBA's new senators, the Bermuda Sun revealed on Thursday.
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Government mulls idea of referendum on gaming

A referendum on gaming is one of the options being mulled by Government as part of an effort to stimulate tourism, it emerged on Friday.

Government has 'backtracked' on shaky home ownership law

Government legislation banning non-Bermudian spouses from owning homes is being axed because it is unconstitutional, a lawyer said on Tuesday.

Post Office encourages residents to mail shopping home (Update 1)

Government is encouraging residents who shop overseas to beat the airport duty by shipping items through the mail.

Cabinet Office rally postponed (Update)

A rally to highlight cutbacks to the Mirrors programme for at-risk youngsters has been postponed, organizers said on Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

I never spoke to Roban about our plans

Under fire Health Minister Zane DeSilva said on Tuesday that he had done nothing wrong in a major political row over a planning application.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Why I chose the OBA over the PLP

Photographer Ras Mykkal has switched allegiance from the PLP and is to stand as a candidate for the OBA, he said on Tuesday.

PLP selects Tucker for Paget West

MP Darius Tucker will fight for the Paget West seat at the next election, the PLP announced on Wednesday.

OBA rolls out three more candidates

Three new candidates for Parliament - Mark Pettingill ,Jeff Sousa and Ray Charlton - were announced by the Opposition OBA on Thursday.

Who sunk the ship gaming bill?

As cruise lines reduce their presence in Bermuda, observers point to a crucial political vote in 2009 when then-Premier Ewart Brown tried to pass the Cruise Ship Gambling Bill.

Minister highlights positive crime trends

Bermuda's crime rate is at its lowest for a decade, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief told the House of Assembly on Friday.
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The Bermuda Sun bids farewell...

JUL 30, 2014: It marked the end of an era as our printers and collators produced the very last edition of the Bermuda Sun.

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