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Bermuda – UK talks over airport deal “ongoing”

as relations with island's colonial masters get frostier


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Plans by the Bermuda Government to enter into a controversial $200 million airport development deal with a Canadian government-owned company hang in the balance, as relations between the UK and Bermuda chill. Bermuda is yet to agree to the terms of an “entrustment letter” from the UK Government outlining the conditions under which it would allow […]

Political financing in Turks and Caicos

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A Political Activities Ordinance was introduced in the Turks and Caicos in 2012. The purpose of the ordinance is to define the legitimate sources of donations to political parties, the use of funds during election campaigns, political activities and detailed arrangements of accounts for campaign and political expenditure. The Turks and Caicos Government explains that […]

Thad Hollis concludes internal inquiry into OBA


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Chairman of Bermuda’s ruling One Bermuda Alliance, Thad Hollis has concluded his internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a $350,000 donation to his party. See his full press statement by clicking on the link below. PRESS RELEASE on OBA investigation Some points Hollis confirms that Derrick Green and Steven DeCosta were signatories to the account which…...

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OBA: Cannonier must go


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Update: Craig Cannonier yielded to the pressure of his colleagues and resigned from the Premiership about two hours after this story was published.  The story is still relevant in that it contains some important updates on our original expose “Selling Bermuda” and provides some insights into the party’s internal state in the hours leading up […]

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