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Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

It “comes as no surprise” that Opposition Leader David Burt “would move a Motion of No Confidence in the Government with Bermudians in the middle of hosting the America’s Cup,” Premier Michael Dunkley said, while Mr Burt said the “Premier should not use a sporting event as a shield from democracy ” and if a majority... Read more of this article

Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

After the passage of two Opposition Bills last night in Parliament, Opposition Leader David Burt tabled a Motion of No Confidence in the Government, saying that the Government must “operate with the confidence of the House, and if the Government loses confidence of the House then it’s time for the people to go back to the polls for an election.” Following... Read more of this article

PLP Bills Pass, No Confidence Motion Introduced

PLP Bills Pass, No Confidence Motion Introduced

The Decriminalisation of Cannabis Bill 2017 and the Statutory Interest Rate Amendment Act — Bills which were both brought by the Opposition PLP — passed in the House of Assembly on Friday evening [May 19]. The Bills must now head to the Senate, where they must also pass before becoming law. Noting the passing of the Bills, the PLP said the... Read more of this article