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HAMILTON, Bermuda, 7 March 2013 (CMC) – Bermuda’s MPs have passed a resolution giving cabinet ministers a 10 per cent pay cut effective April 1.
“It’s more symbolic than substantive,” Premier Craig Cannonier said, noting that the overall saving was relatively small. “But in our present economic and fiscal circumstances, it’s the right thing moving forward.” Continue reading
Premier Paula A. Cox and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier
HAMILTON, Bermuda (CMC) 16 December 2012 – Ahead of Monday’s general election here, the lastest opinion poll has predicted that the outcome of the race is too close to call.
According to the poll published in the daily newspaper – the Royal Gazette – the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) holds a double-digit lead over the ruling Progressive Labour Party (PLP). Continue reading
HAMILTON, Bermuda, 11 December 2012 – The One Bermuda Alliance has released ‘More OBA Solutions’, the final segment of its plans for a better Bermuda.
‘More OBA Solutions’ includes plans to help seniors, strengthen public health, support young Bermudians, protect the environment and build a new system of governance to give people greater say in the business of the country – such as fixed-term elections and the right to recall MPs.
BERMUDA, 6 December 2012 – The Progressive Labour Party (PLP) officially released their election platform — entitled “Moving Forward Together” — both online and at a press conference held this morning [Dec 6] at Alaska Hall.
“Fundamentally, this platform is about building a fairer Bermuda,” noted Premier Paula Cox. “It is about creating jobs and opportunities and ensuring that all Bermudians benefit. It’s time to continue the sure and steady progress toward a fairer Bermuda that benefits all Bermudians – not just a few.”
Premier Paula A. Cox and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier
HAMILTON, Bermuda (Caribbean News Now ), 10 November 2012 – Premier Paula Cox has called a general election in Bermuda for December 17 and asked Governor George Fergusson to dissolve parliament on Friday.
The announcement ends months of speculation and kicks off the official start of the election campaign. Continue reading