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$49.26M In Financial Assistance In 2023/24
“Total payments to the Financial Assistance and Child Day Care Allowance clients increased by 2% in FY 2023/24 to $49.26 million as compared to $48.10 million paid out in FY 2022/23,” the Department of Financial Assistance report stated. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said,... Read more of this article
Minister On Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024
“I am tabling the Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024,essential legislation that underscores this Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s air quality,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “By strengthening air quality standards, we take decisive action to protect... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On College Annual Report
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bermuda College, I am pleased to table the 2023/24 annual report in accordance with section 8[2] of the Bermuda College Act 1974,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, As we celebrate the... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Dwight Jackson
Dwight Jackson, an independent candidate for Constituency 9 Smith’s West, joined Bernews for an interview, discussing a range of topics including education, sports, healthcare costs, reasons to vote for an independent candidate and more. Related Stories Video: Senator Mischa Fubler Officially Sworn In Video: Post Throne Speech Press Conference Video:... Read more of this article
Column: Talbot-Woolridge On Bermuda’s Youth
[Opinion column written by Shomari Talbot-Woolridge] The recent op-ed, What About the Youth?, raises important questions about the challenges facing young Bermudians. However, it fails to acknowledge the steps the Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has taken to address those issues while conveniently ignoring the failures of the One Bermuda Alliance [OBA]... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On 2025 Cruise Ship Season
“The cruise ship season is projecting 179 cruise ship calls in 2025,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 6]. The Minister said, “In 2025, Mr. Speaker, we are projecting 518,510 passengers @95% occupancy, accounting for weather cancellations, similar to 2024. Also, in 2025, there is a reduction... Read more of this article
Minister To Attend Iconic Summit In Florida
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell will attend the Iconic Summit in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in partnership with Royal Caribbean International this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the event, Minister Darrell will participate in a Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Dec 6] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the tabling of Amendments to the Clean Air Act 2024, the Bermuda College Annual Report 2023-2024, the Cruise Ship Season 2025 and the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance. Update: Live broadcast... Read more of this article
Minister: Q2 2024 GDP & Economic Performance
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference to discuss Bermuda’s 2nd quarter 2024 GDP and economic performance. Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good day to members of the media and the listening public and thank you for joining. Quarterly GDP and Economic Performance Bermuda’s economy continues its rapid expansion demonstrating... Read more of this article
BHC Updates On Harmony Hall Housing Project
The Bermuda Housing Corporation provided an update on the Harmony Hall project. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Housing Corporation [BHC], under the Ministry of Public Works, continues to make strides in addressing the critical need for affordable housing on the Island. “The Harmony Hall project in Paget, launched last September, is... Read more of this article
Murray McEwen Celebrates 95th Birthday
Minister Owen Darrell celebrated Mr. Murray McEwen’s 95th birthday at Pompano Beach Club, honoring his decades-long connection to Bermuda and life achievements. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, had the distinct pleasure of celebrating the 95th birthday of Mr. Murray McEwen,... Read more of this article
Talbot-Woolridge Named PLP’s C9 Candidate
Shomari Talbot-Woolridge has been named the PLPs candidate for Constituency #9 Smith’s West. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is proud to announce a next generation leader, Shomari Talbot-Woolridge as its candidate for Constituency #9. Premier and Progressive Labour Party Leader David Burt described Shomari as a... Read more of this article
