Tag: Bermuda Government
Ministry Urges Safe Disposal After Acid Incident
After two workers were treated in hospital after accidentally being sprayed with acid while collecting garbage, the Public Works Ministry has urged the public not to not place hazardous substances in their garbage. A Government statement said, “The Ministry of Public Works would like to urge the public to properly dispose of waste materials, particularly... Read more of this article
Richardson Appointed Tourism & Transport PS
Today [Apr 11] the Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service Donald Scott announced that Mr. Francis Richardson was appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism Development & Transport with effect from April 1st, 2013. As Permanent Secretary, Mr. Richardson will have strategic responsibilities for six departments with an annual expenditure... Read more of this article
Press Secretary Denies Workers Voice ‘Snub’
The Workers Voice is carrying an article saying they have been “snubbed” by Premier Craig Cannonier and are not being invited to press conferences, which the Premier’s Press Secretary Charmaine Burgess has refuted. In a front page article entitled, “Workers Voice Snubbed by Premier Cannonier,” the Workers Voice reported... Read more of this article
Standard & Poor’s Lowers Outlook On Bermuda
[Updated] Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s [S&P] has lowered its outlook on Bermuda from stable to negative and affirmed its ‘AA-/A-1+’ long- and short-term issuer credit ratings [ICR] on the island. “In our view, Bermuda is experiencing a prolonged economic downturn; deteriorating fiscal performance; and deteriorating loan... Read more of this article
New Government Job Application Process
As of April 1st 2013, the Government of Bermuda will implement its first Human Resources Information Management System [HRIMS], which they said will offer greater efficiencies in the areas of recruitment, learning and development, and performance management. This new system will mean that those seeking employment within the Government of Bermuda will... Read more of this article
Parks Department Respond To Chewstick
The Ministry of Environment and Planning responded to Chewstick’s statement about the cancellation of KiteFest, saying they do not have a record of permit application from Chewstick for Kitefest, and also stated they told Chewstick that the permit could be immediately approved and collected this morning [Mar 8]. Yesterday the Chewstick Foundation... Read more of this article
Premier Confirms Press Secretary, Chief Of Staff
Today Premier Craig Cannonier confirmed the appointments of Dale Jackson to the position of Chief of Staff and Charmaine Burgess to the position of Press Secretary. A statement from the Cabinet Office said, “Dale Jackson has a background in criminal psychology, mediation and conflict resolution. He brings with him a wealth of experience having... Read more of this article
Programmes For Financial Assistance Clients
The recent Throne Speech revealed that Government will incorporate life skills programmes — such as money management and parenting skills — for people receiving financial assistance or the child day care allowance. In addition, able-bodied persons receiving financial assistance will have to participate in community service if they have not... Read more of this article
Finance Ministry: ‘Spain Never Contacted Us’
The Finance Ministry responded to a recent newspaper article about Bermudian authorities “refusing” to assist Spain with a financial investigation, saying it was “categorically untrue.” The Ministry said that neither the Bermuda Government or any related agencies in Bermuda were contacted by Spanish Authorities about the matter. The... Read more of this article
Dr. Ming Appointed New Chief Immigration Officer
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced today [Feb 6] that Dr. Danette Ming has been appointed as the Chief Immigration Officer on February 1, 2013. Dr. Ming will work under the policy direction of the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy, and under the general direction of Ministry Permanent Secretary Cherie Whitter. Prior to joining Government, she... Read more of this article
