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Think Media tackles mental illness


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People with mental health challenges are among society’s most vulnerable but we rarely hear from them or about them. Think Media aims to do its part in addressing this deficiency in a way that is respectful, empathetic and impactful. We’re looking for up to ten brave souls who will help us tell the world of their […]

Senate Live Coverage July 27, 2015

starting at 10:00 a.m.


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Live Blog Senate sitting Monday, July 27, 2015 – live coverage   This article belongs to Politica ! The original article can be found here: Senate Live Coverage July 27, 2015Politica © 2026 – All Rights Reserved

Royal Gazette pulls through on behalf of the press

Lawyer demands public access to court documents


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It may have been a response to intense public criticism to its handling of allegations of official corruption and/or our request for concerted action on behalf of the public. This afternoon, The Royal Gazette made good on its duty to the public by having lawyer Tim Marshall ask the parties to the MacLean constitutional challenge to release […]

A question of principle


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Opinion I guess I should be careful what I say – word from the Hill is that some in Government have suggested there’s a conspiracy placing Ayo Johnson in league with the Opposition to “bring down” the gummint.. Its been said before – a year ago shortly after we published Selling Bermuda. Wayne Scott, a […]

Governor: Police investigating corruption claims

But key players yet to be questioned


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 Illustrations: Yesha Townsend Police have yet to question key people alleged to be involved in official corruption. And more than a year has passed since the Bermuda Police Service announced an investigation into the so-called “JetGate” affair. Police also say they are investigating corruption claims by developer Michael MacLean –made a year ago on talk radio […]

Government’s first listicle on the Bermuda airport project


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Finance Minister Bob Richards yesterday insisted that Bermuda has too much to lose if the proposed airport development deal with the Canadian Commercial Corporation does not go ahead. “There is no final or intermediate agreement, as yet. But for Bermuda to end this process now and not seek an agreement would be an action that would cost […]

Canada defends handling of Bermuda airport proposal

Canadian Government agency explains controversial emails


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Video by Alyson Thompson

Canadian Commercial Corporation, Canada’s export sales agency, has defended the handling of a $250 million proposal to redevelop Bermuda’s airport following intense local criticism and controversy. Suspicions that the project has been tainted by collusion and backroom deals have been fuelled by the release of a cache of emails between CCC, prospective developer Aecon Concessions and Bermuda […]

Bermuda airport: Swiss Challenge a “no-go”


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Aecon Concessions, the company sole sourced to redevelop Bermuda’s only airport, has dismissed the idea of opening up the deal to a Swiss Challenge as a non-starter. Canadian Commercial Corporation, which would oversee and guarantee the $250 million project, refuses to be drawn into the local dispute over the process. Bermuda’s Opposition Progressive Labour Party […]

Legal moves could jeopardise America’s Cup plans

Government silent as developer questions its dealings with his lawyers


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Word count: 1,701; Original documents. Plans to use City of Hamilton property for the America’s Cup could be scuttled by legal wrangling over the waterfront, Politica can report. Lawyers for developer Michael MacLean say there’s a “real possibility” that an injunction will be filed to prevent Government from using land which is at the centre of a […]

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