POLITICS
Disputes that shaped our island
Here in Bermuda, striking unions clashing with the powers that be is nothing new. We take a look back at the labour developments that have shaped the island over the past 150 years.
Political turmoil set to deepen?
The backdrop of corruption probes into a former PLP administration helps explain the 'political circus' of recent weeks.
Public transportation to be listed as an essential service
Minister Fahy on Tuesday said that Government is looking to add public transport as an essential service which requires a 21-day notice period prior to the withdrawal of labour.
PLP concerned about seniors’ health benefit cuts
The PLP on Tuesday said that they are very concerned that the Standard Health Benefit is being reduced causing further cuts to Seniors.
Furbert: Union’s relationship with Government is broken
BIU president Chris Furbert claims his union's relationship with the OBA is "broken" following the tabling of a labour bill last Friday.
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Cannonier: 'PLP Budget Reply falls short of Bermuda’s needs'
Premier Craig Cannonier on Sunday said that the PLP's Budget Reply "fails to impose the discipline we need, and does not provide a plan to grow the economy now."
Mutualisation: room for agreement?
Government and Opposition have shown both conflict and possible common ground over the issue of mutualisation. Take a closer look at the issue at bermudasun.bm.
So who is this guy Landow?
Who is Nathan Landow? Attempts to reach him this week proved unsuccessful, but here are a few snippets of the colourful life of a Washington, DC, mover-and-shaker:
Bean: Where's the Premier's shared sacrifice? (Update)
PLP Leader Marc Bean on Thursday questioned Premier Craig Cannonier's expenses after it was revealed that he had a travel bill of $180,514.92 in just over a year in office.
Black mayors’ conference to go ahead despite controversy
Plans for the island to host the 40th annual summit of the National Conference of Black Mayors will roll on, despite recent internal strife within the group.
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Furbert: We need more accountability from the Premier
Wayne Furbert: The contradiction in accounts of the events surrounding JetGate and the claims made by the Premier have created more questions than answers.
Commissiong: Premier is taking credit for PLP's initiatives
Premier Craig Cannonier tried to take credit for a four-year-old training initiative for young people, Shadow Minister for Workforce Development Rolfe Commissiong said on Monday.
Burt vows to pepper Premier with questions
PLP MP David Burt said that he plans to pepper the Premier with questions in Parliament.
CasinoGate: ‘No comment’ from Premier doesn’t cut it
Shadow Attorney General Kim Wilson told the Sun pending court action should not prevent the Premier from responding to the allegations of impropriety levelled at him.
CasinoGate: Costly lawsuit could drag on
If the Premier presses ahead with a slander lawsuit against two PLP politicians, the case could hinge on e-mails and messages, or lack thereof, according to a legal expert.
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