Remembering the late David Allen, the barrier breaker
BERMUDA’s movers and shakers have come out to honor the late David Aleen, the first PLP Tourism Minister, with the unveiling of a commemorative plague. Politicians, including outgoing Premier Ewart Brown and well-wishers turned out at King’s Square, St. George’s on Friday, to do the honors. Mr. Allen was a powerful force for workers during his many years the House of Assembly, both in Opposition and later as a Cabinet Minister. The plaque was officially dedicated to the hard work Mr. Allen contributed in bringing the African Heritage Diaspora Trail to the island. Minister...
Read MoreRace for next PLP leader officially turns ugly
CLAIMS of sabotage by supporters of Terry Lister against the Paula Cox camp have muddied the campaigns for the next Premier. ZBM TV9 News ran a broadcast tonight highlighting claims from the Lister camp about alleged dirty tricks being played by the other side — Ms cox has vigorously denied this. The broadcast quotes a high-ranking source from the Lister side who charges that several PLP members have been turned down in their bid to be delegates at this month’s conference — because of their suspected loyalty to MP Mr. Lister. The source going on to detail to the news...
Read MoreFive people named to new committee responsible for Nat’l Heroes
IT’S OFFICIAL. Government has named the long-awaited National Heroes Parliamentary Selection Committee. Its purpose, according to Culture Minister Neleetha Butterfield, is to review nominations for National Hero. The first was the late Dame Lois Browne-Evans. On the Committee is former Premiers Dame Jennifer Smith (Chairperson) and Alex Scott, as well as Senator Thaao Dill, PLP MP Ashfield Devent and Independent MP Darius Tucker. All reccomendations will be forwarded to the Minister of Culture for confirmation. Ms. Butterfield announcing at a news conference yesterday: “The...
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