Tag: Bermuda politics
PLP’s Condolences To Mildred Bean’s Family
The PLP has extended their condolences to the family of the late Ms. Mildred Bean. A party spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party extends our deepest condolences to the Minister of Health & Seniors, the Hon. Patricia Gordon-Pamplin JP MP, former Premier, Dame Pamela Gordon Banks, and Mr. Keith Gordon on the death of their... Read more of this article
SAGE Public Meeting To Be Held This Evening
The first public meeting to be held by the SAGE Commission will take place at St. James Church Hall, Somerset beginning at 7:00pm this evening [May 21]. A spokesperson said, “All are welcome. Please join Chairman Brian Duperreault and Commission members at a meeting designed to invite members of the public to share their ideas for reducing the... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘Minister’s Misrepresentation Of The Facts’
[Updated with Minister's clarification/apology] Shadow Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott has questioned Tourism & Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell about his statement on Friday [May 17] saying the Millennium ferry boat was in Bermuda. According to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Center, the Millennium arrived on Sunday [May 19] at around 8.30am.... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Moniz Explains Water Situation
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz explained why the water has been cut off for some residents in Dockyard, a situation which the Opposition termed “callous”. The Minister said when he took over the Ministry he “discovered there were arrears owing to the Ministry of somewhere in the range of over $5 million, but less than $7 million.... Read more of this article
Videos: Roban, Premier On Heritage Wharf Work
In the House of Assembly on Friday, Parliamentarians sparred over the Heritage Wharf, with discussions over the work not being completed and the Norwegian Breakaway being tied to the already existing dock. Speaking at the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway on Wednesday, Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz said his Ministry “has devoted considerable,... Read more of this article
MP Lawrence Scott Seeks Online Feedback
C#24 Warwick South East MP Lawrence Scott is offering his constituents the opportunity to weigh on on their views on pending legislation via an online survey. Mr Scott said, “Parliament is just a ‘click’ away. A few pieces of key legislation will be debated in the House of Assembly during the next sitting of Parliament. “These... Read more of this article
Video: PLP’s Roban On OBA’s 2000 Job Promise
The Government hasn’t shown any plans to create the 2,000 jobs they promised during the election, but have created jobs for their supporters and facilitated the employment of non-Bermudians, Shadow Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said. Mr Roban said, “The PLP has taken note of the pre-election statement of the Government that they... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Discusses Gaming Referendum
On Friday [May 18] Premier Craig Cannonier responded to Opposition Leader Marc Bean’s comments about the lack of movement on a gaming referendum. The Premier — who was celebrating his 50th birthday — said they are looking at the framework of gaming, and what it should look like in Bermuda if Bermuda decides to proceed with it. “I... Read more of this article
Video: Finance Minister On Moody’s Downgrade
The downgrade by Moody’s wasn’t entirely unexpected and he does not believe it will hamper us in raising funds in investment markets going forward, Finance Minister Bob Richards said yesterday [May 17]. Minister Richards said, “I was a little disappointed in their prognostications in the outlook. I think we laid out our case pretty... Read more of this article
Video: Health Minister On Hiring Consultants
Former United Bermuda Party and One Bermuda Alliance MP Louise Jackson was hired as a consultant, said Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, who also said she “inherited a significant number of consultants.” “It is a known fact that Mrs Jackson has been the fiercest advocate and had perhaps the most robust and informative knowledge... Read more of this article
