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PLP: Listening In To Phone Call Is “Disturbing”

Acting PLP Leader Derrick Burgess said the Premier’s “decision to allow several of his OBA colleagues to overhear what was supposed to be a one on one conversation with the Opposition Leader is disturbing,” while Premier Craig Cannonier denied that the phone conversation was recorded. Both sides have stated that the Opposition Leader and... Read more of this article

BHA Support Govt’s Decision On Gambling Vote

CEO of the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] John Harvey said they support the Government’s recent decision to have Parliament decide on gaming, saying they believe that “gaming will have a positive impact.” On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided... Read more of this article

PLP’s Bean: ‘Time Line Of Gambling Discussion’

In light of “ongoing distortions of the truth,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said he believes that “in the interest of openness and transparency that the full time-line of events concerning negotiations between the OBA and PLP be revealed.” Last month the Government tabled the bill, which said the referendum question would be:... Read more of this article

Mixed Reaction To Gaming Referendum Decision

Casinos may not be legal, but some could say the Premier rolled the dice yesterday with a bold political move in announcing that the Government will not proceed with the gambling referendum and will take it straight to Parliament for MPs to vote on. Premier Craig Cannonier’s announcement yesterday [Dec 13] drew a variety of reactions, with some... Read more of this article

Video: No Gambling Referendum, MPs To Decide

[Updating] Government today [Dec 13] announced a reversal on their pledge to hold a referendum on gambling, stating that there will be no referendum and the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. Premier Craig Cannonier said after conversations with members of the Opposition, it was made clear that “the referendum process will be undermined... Read more of this article