Archive for November 5th, 2010

Plane Diverts To Bermuda, Passenger Arrested

This evening [Nov 5] a flight traveling from the UK to the Dominican Republic was diverted to Bermuda at approximately 6:30pm, making an unscheduled stop following a report of an unruly passenger onboard. Various local law enforcement officers attended the scene. Unofficial reports allege the passenger exhibited extreme behaviour towards airline staff,... Read more of this article

Accident: Police Car Smashes Wall

This afternoon [Nov 5] there was an accident on North Shore, Devonshire – at the entrance to Loyal Hill. Details are unclear at this time, however it appears that it was a single vehicle accident and the officer received non-life threatening injuries. The sign flying on the wall is in reference to the alleged burglar that was caught and injured... Read more of this article

Video: Governor Reads the Throne Speech

This morning [Nov 5] Governor Sir Richard Gozney read out the Throne Speech, which outlines Government’s Legislative Agenda for 2011. For additional coverage from this morning you can view our first set of photos here, second set here, read the Throne Speech in full here, the UBP’s initial response to the Throne Speech here, the BDA’s... Read more of this article

Photos #2: 2010 Re-Convening of Parliament

Scroll down for photos from this morning’s [Nov 5] Re-Convening of Parliament. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries all attended the proceedings, which included all the traditional pomp and circumstance. - - You can view our first set of photos here, the Throne Speech in full here, the UBP’s initial response... Read more of this article

BDA Leader Comments on Throne Speech

Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance, has commented on this morning’s Throne Speech, his full comments are below: We welcome the overtures made by Government in respect of working together, which we have said for some time is in the best interests of the country and is one of the founding pillars of the BDA. We will be happy... Read more of this article

UBP: Jury Is Out On Throne Speech

[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] The United Bermuda Party is focused on three major challenges facing Bermuda today: crime, the economy and education reform. We are pleased the Premier appears to have finally got the message on the need to restrain government spending. The fact is that if Ms Cox had been doing her job as Finance Minister,... Read more of this article

Swan: UBP Shadow Cabinet & More

[Written by Kim.Swan, Leader of the Opposition] Today I made a few changes in the leadership of the United Bermuda Party by making Deputy Leader Mr. Trevor Moniz House Leader and Mrs. Jeanne Atherden Senate Leader. Mr. Moniz and I have worked closely together. He is an excellent political strategist and I look forward to him sinking his teeth into this... Read more of this article

Still a Potential Threat: Hurricane Tomas

The Bermuda Weather Service says that “Hurricane Tomas, a potential threat, is being closely monitored. Tomas is expected to approach within about 200nm to our south early Tuesday.” The US National Hurricane Center says the Hurricane is carrying maximum sustained winds of 85mph (140 kph), and is moving north north-east at 12 mph. Tomas was... Read more of this article

Throne Speech “Cliffs Notes”

Below are some excerpts highlighting plans to be implemented from this morning’s [Nov 5] Throne Speech, for the full version click here. Government Spending: Accordingly, the Government proposes to restrain growth in spending and to effect savings of at least $150 million in the first year. In addition to reduced spending, Ministries will be required... Read more of this article

Photos: 2010 Re-Convening of Parliament

This morning [Nov 5] saw the Re-Convening of Parliament, with all the pomp and circumstance that surrounds it. Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Judges and other dignitaries attended the proceedings, and Governor Sir Richard Gozney read the Throne Speech, which outlines Government’s Legislative Agenda for 2011. Below is a small sample, and... Read more of this article

New Deputy Speaker: Wayne Perinchief

Wayne Perinchief was named the new Deputy Speaker this morning [Nov 5]. Dame Jennifer Smith had previously held the position, until she resigned a few days ago to take on the Minister of Education position. A former Assistant Police Commissioner, Mr Perinchief was elected to the House of Assembly in November 1998 in the Pembroke West Constituency. He... Read more of this article

Full Text: Throne Speech

Madam President and Members of the Senate, Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly, the job of governing a country would become much easier if you were able to see into the future. However, the renowned management consultant, Peter Drucker, taught that the best way to predict the future was to create it. The Government has taken this philosophy... Read more of this article