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Full Text: Opposition’s Reply To Throne Speech
While “there are some items contained within this year’s Throne Speech that are worthy of consideration and debate,” the general consensus is that the “OBA is content with maintaining the status quo,” Opposition Leader Marc Bean said today [Nov 14]. Mr. Bean was delivering the Reply to the Throne Speech in the House of Assembly,... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley’s Post-Throne Speech Remarks
[Updated with video] “Against the backdrop of renewed investor confidence in Bermuda and an economy finally moving in the right direction, the plan contained in this Throne Speech is a path to stronger recovery,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today [Nov 10]. Speaking at a press conference which followed Friday’s Throne Speech, the Premier... Read more of this article
BEST’s Reaction To The 2014 Throne Speech
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has responded to the 2014 Throne Speech saying that while they are disappointed that there was no mention of Southlands becoming a public parkland or of pesticide-related issues, there “was much we can comment positively on.” The full statement from BEST is below: Of course we... Read more of this article
Live Blog Updates: 2014 Throne Speech
[Updated] The Convening of Parliament will take place this morning [Nov 7], with Government and Opposition MPs gathering to hear Governor George Fergusson deliver the 2014 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The proceedings — which were moved indoors due to the inclement weather — will... Read more of this article
Photos & Full Video: 2014 Throne Speech
The Convening of Parliament ceremony took place this morning [Nov 7], with Government and Opposition MPs gathering to hear Governor George Fergusson deliver the 2014 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The Speech from the Throne is delivered was held at the Senate Chambers in light of the inclement... Read more of this article
PLP Initial Response To 2014 Throne Speech
In their initial response to today’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, the Progressive Labour Party said that “Bermuda has an OBA government that lacks a bold vision and strategy for transformation that our country so desperately needs.” A statement from the Party said, “We are sure that Sir John Swan is disappointed as his plea for boldness... Read more of this article
Full Text & Highlights: 2014 Throne Speech
[Updated] The Governor delivered the Throne Speech this morning [Nov 7], which lays out the Government’s plans for the upcoming year. Some of the highlights include plans to bring forward legal amendments to permit the use of specific forms of cannabis products for medical purposes, legislation to establish an America’s Cup Act, and Lindo’s,... Read more of this article
Medical Use Of ‘Cannabis Containing Products’
Government revealed in today’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, that the Legislature “will be invited to approve” legal amendments to permit the use of what they said were “specific forms of cannabinoid drugs [cannabis-containing products] for medical purposes.” In addition, the Throne Speech said the Caution Policy “will be... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Legislation To Be Introduced
During this morning’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, the Government said that they will introduce legislation in this session to establish an America’s Cup Act, legislation that will be required for an America’s Cup World Series Racing Event in 2015. Bermuda — along with San Diego — remains one of two contenders for the final stages of... Read more of this article
10% Grocery Discount Extended To Feb 2015
Lindo’s, Supermart and The Marketplace will be extending the 10% grocery discount on Wednesdays until 15 February 2015, the Government announced this morning [Nov 7] in the Throne Speech. The relevant portion of the Throne Speech said, “And to Bermuda’s grocers, in particular Lindo’s, Supermart and The Marketplace, the Government applauds... Read more of this article
BEST Reveals 2014 Throne Speech “Wish List”
In advance of tomorrow’s [Nov 7] Throne Speech, the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] has revealed their “wish list” of policies, and also made some comments about the Government’s past performance. The Governor will deliver the Throne Speech — which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for... Read more of this article
Throne Speech To Be Held In Senate Chambers
Tomorrow’s [Nov 6] Convening of the Legislature will be held inside — in the Senate Chambers — due to the anticipated inclement weather. Speaker of the House Randolph Horton said, “Having consulted with the President of the Senate and His Excellency the Governor, I have advised the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition that the... Read more of this article
