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Parliament: Order Of Business For Dec 5th
The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 5] and the statements listed on the Order Paper include Joint Ministerial Council 2025, Delivering On Our Commitments – Investing To Meet Bermuda’s Needs, Update On Government Housing Initiatives, Bermuda Housing Corporation Private Sector Refurbishment Program Update, New Customs X-Ray Building,... Read more of this article
Column: Ben Smith On Opportunity & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Irrespective of sport, Bermuda is brimming with talented, young athletes. The early mornings, the late evenings, the endless practices, meets and matches are norms when our are pursuing their dream of taking their sports to another level outside of Bermuda’s shores. Every year, many young, local athletes... Read more of this article
Column: Chris Famous On Unity & More
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] “Life imitates art” The Caribbean island of St. Lucia recently held their General Election. In the lead up to December 1st both parties released their manifestos. The St. Lucia Labour Party imagery showed a leader surrounded by a team. Conversely, and ironically, The United Workers Party visually... Read more of this article
Bermuda Drug Information Network Meeting
Bermuda’s islandwide response to substance misuse took centre stage last week as the Minister of National Security Michael Weeks opened the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Bermuda Drug Information Network [BerDIN]. A Government spokesperson said, “Hosted by the Department for National Drug Control [DNDC] on November 28 at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Hosts Networking Dinner In UK
Premier David Burt concluded his London visit by hosting a networking dinner for Bermudian students and recent graduates in the UK. A Government spokesperson said, “As the Premier, the Hon E. David Burt, JP, MP, concluded his engagements in London, he hosted a networking dinner on Friday, 28 November, for Bermudian Students and Recent Graduates in... Read more of this article
Minister Caesar’s Trip To London Cost $9,750.29
A trip in May 2025 by Minister of Education Senator Crystal Caesar to London, England cost $9,750.29, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The web page listing said, “Senator, The Hon. Crystal Caesar, Minister of Education attended the Education World Forum held at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, England from May... Read more of this article
Premier & Governor Meet With King Charles III
A Government of Bermuda delegation led by the Premier David Burt travelled to London last week to participate in the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC], the highest political forum between the UK Government and the Governments of the British Overseas Territories. A Government spokesperson said, “Additional engagements included a meeting with the... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks: ‘My Door Is Always Open’
“My door has been open from the beginning, and it remains open,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said. Minister Weeks said, “On Tuesday, I met with Mr Gladstone Simmons and members of The Emperial Group for a productive and open discussion. We spoke clearly, shared concerns, and explored real opportunities to continue strengthening... Read more of this article
MP Cannonier On Beneficial Ownership & More
“When it comes to the somewhat mysterious subject of “Beneficial ownership,” we cannot sit idly by when somebody gives us an “F” when, in fact, we are at the top of the class,,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said. Craig Cannonier said, “Recently an article was published, entitled, “Bermuda cited in beneficial ownership failure.’... Read more of this article
Cost Of Three Trips By Minister Owen Darrell
A trip in October 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Dallas cost $1,076.62, a trip to London cost $4,202.24, and a trip to Miami cost $572.44, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. Meeting with American Airlines Executives – Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, USA The trip duration was listed... Read more of this article
Cost Of Two Trips By Premier: $5,970 & $4,149
A trip in September 2025 by Premier David Burt to New York City cost $5,970.05, and a trip in October 2025 to Atlanta cost $4,149.85, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. United Nations General Assembly [UNGA] – New York City The trip duration was listed as from September 18, 2025 – September 23, 2025, and the web page... Read more of this article
Minister Caesar’s Trip To Barbados Cost $4737
A trip in October 2025 by Minister of Education Senator Crystal Caesar to Barbados cost $4,737.69, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from October 17, 2025 – October 22, 2025, and the web page listing said, “Senator, The Hon. Crystal Caesar JP, Minister of Education attended the Caribbean... Read more of this article
