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Minister On Land Management Corporation
Minister of Public Works David Burch announced the official establishment of the Bermuda Land Management Corporation. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20] the Minister said, “This Honourable House, through the West End Development Corporation Amendment Act 2024, approved the merging of two Government Quangos – the West End Development... Read more of this article
Minister On Electricity Amendment Act 2024
“Today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will create a licence for large developments to generate electricity above the current licence threshold of five hundred kilowatts [500kw],” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20]. The Minister said, “This... Read more of this article
Premier: $25M Investment On Social Programmes
Premier David Burt announced “an investment package of $25 million that reflects our commitment to invest in tackling the social challenges facing Bermuda.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 20], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, “This package will provide significant additional resources to tackle mental... Read more of this article
Live Audio & Parliament Order Of Business
[Updated with live audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on today [Sept 20] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Lifting People Up-Social Investment-Putting the People First Review, Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation [BGSUI] Licence, Establishment of the Bermuda Land... Read more of this article
Governor’s Statement On By-Election Location
Governor Rena Lalgie issued a statement related to the location for the upcoming by-election. Governor Rena Lalgie said, “On 22 August 2024 following advice from the Parliamentary Registrar, I, as Governor, issued a Writ of Election which appointed Allen Temple AME Church Hall [Sandys] to be the election room for the bye-election for Constituency... Read more of this article
Changes To Ministerial Responsibilities Made
A number of changes have been made to Government Ministerial responsibilities. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office today outlined additional changes to Ministerial responsibilities made by Governor Rena Lalgie on the advice of the Premier David Burt. The Department of Corrections moves from the Ministry of National Security to... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell Supports Women’s Hockey Team
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Senator Owen Darrell extended his support to the Women’s National Field Hockey team. A Government spokesperson said, “As Bermuda prepares to host the Women’s Pan American Cup Challenge from September 21st to 28th at the National Sports Centre, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, Senator the Hon.... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Hayward Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward is holding a press conference today [Sept 19] to update on Bermuda’s 1st Quarter 2024 GDP and Economic Performance. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 1.30pm: Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Quarterly... Read more of this article
Video: Independent Candidate Dwight Jackson
[Updated] A press conference is being held this morning [Sept 19] to announce an Independent candidate, we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: Dwight Jackson is announcing that he will be an independent candidate for Constituency 9 Smith’s West. This seat is currently held by Vance Campbell,... Read more of this article
Andrew Murdoch Appointed As New Governor
Andrew Murdoch has been appointed as the new Governor of Bermuda, and will take up the role in January 2025. A spokesperson said, “Mr Andrew Murdoch has been appointed Governor of Bermuda in succession to Ms Rena Lalgie. Mr Murdoch will take up his appointment during January 2025.” Mr Murdoch has said “I am incredibly honoured to be appointed... Read more of this article
PLP Congratulates New Cabinet Ministers
The PLP congratulated Kim Wilkerson, Crystal Caesar, and Jache Adams on their recent appointments, saying “their appointments reflect the PLP’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership and progress across Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is pleased to congratulate Kim Wilkerson on her recent appointment... Read more of this article
Video: New Senator/AG & Ministers Appointed
Kim Wilkerson has been appointed to the Senate and Cabinet where she will serve as the Attorney General, MP Crystal Caesar has been appointed to Cabinet where she will serve as the Minister for the Cabinet Office and MP Jache Adams was appointed as the Junior Minister of Finance. This marks a return to the Senate for Senator Wilkerson, who was previously... Read more of this article
