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55th AGC
Thursday, January 28, 2021 - 10:51AM55th Annual General ConferenceTheme: We’re All in This Together Opening Speech by Party Leader E. David Burt, JP, MP Thank you Dahji for that kind introduction.To the delegates, party executive, parliamentarians, members, supporters of the BermudaProgressive Labour Party, and to the people of Bermuda - Good Evening. I hope you...
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Tribute to the Late Charles Brown
Monday, December 07, 2020 - 3:09PMToday, I wish to speak of a great man.A proud Pond Dog when people looked down on us. A proud union stalwart, when it wasdangerous to stand up for workers rights. A proud Progressive Labour Party Stalwart, when itwas disadvantageous to wear the colour green.Today, I speak of none other...
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Government Loan Demonstrates Commitment
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 - 2:53PMUnprecedented times often call for unprecedented measures. The recent announcement by theMinister of Finance regarding the Government providing loans to former Fairmont Southamptonemployees once again demonstrates this Government’s ability to be adaptable, innovative andprogressive during these challenging economic times. It is disappointing that Gencom, the owners of the landmark hotel,...
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Redesigning Education
Wednesday, December 02, 2020 - 2:40PMNovember 2, 2020Learning First: Redesigning Education October 2020 saw the start of the next phase of the Ministry of Education’s school transformationprocess; the consultative phase of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party's promise to the people ofBermuda to enact education Reform that includes the removal of middle schools and transform...