Special sitting of Bermuda’s House of Assembly to debate St Georges Resort Bill 2015 which contains some controversial last minute changes. The Opposition Progressive Labour Party also wants to force debate to establish a Commission of Inquiry into MacLean corruption claims. Live Blog House of Assembly, August 17, 2015 This article belongs to Politica […]
Looking for a few brave souls
Think Media tackles mental illness
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 […]
Royal Gazette pulls through on behalf of the press
Lawyer demands public access to court documents
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
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
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 […]
Canada defends handling of Bermuda airport proposal
Canadian Government agency explains controversial emails
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”
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
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 […]
Interns wanted!
Think Media launches Summer Internship Programme
Internship programme announcement As part of our efforts to address the critical need to build local capacity for high quality, high integrity journalism, and to level the playing field for young Bermudians seeking entry into the field of journalism, Think Media has launched its summer internship programme. What is it? Think Media’s Summer Internship programme is […]
City Hall: new law strips our regulatory powers
Recent amendments to the laws governing Bermuda’s municipalities have stripped the City of Hamilton of much of its regulatory powers. Commuters can park for free within the boundaries of the municipality, and ratepayers can withhold their rates – without consequence. But Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has failed to take the necessary corrective action – which would involve a […]
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