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Minister On Removing Abandoned Vehicles
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert provided an update on the progress made in tackling abandon vehicles across the island in the House of Assembly today [March 8]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to provide an update on the progress made in tackling abandon vehicles across the island. Mr. Speaker, we have... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On International Women’s Day
“The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors embraces the 2024 theme for International Women’s Day – #InspireInclusion” and “we celebrate all women in all of their diversities,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [March 8]. The Minister’s full... Read more of this article
Minister Roban On Integrated Agriculture Strategy
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 8], Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban provided an update on the Integrated Agriculture strategy which is “aimed at supporting and enhancing the island’s local food production.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on... Read more of this article
Minister On Expanded Scholarship Program
“This year, we’re proud to introduce new and improved awards that underscore our dedication to accessible, inclusive education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 8], the Minister said, “This year, we’re proud to introduce new and improved awards that underscore our... Read more of this article
Parliament: Order Of Business For Today
The House of Assembly will be in session today [March 8] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Progress Update on the Integrated Agriculture Strategy, the UNESCO Advisory Mission to the Historic Town of St. George’s and Related Fortifications, the Updates to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order-Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt Press Conference
[Updated] The Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is hosting a press conference aimed at spotlighting a new finance and economic initiative. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. The 19-minute live video replay is below: Update: Premier David Burt said, “Good Afternoon to the Minister of... Read more of this article
Column: Kim Swan On OBA, Budget & More
[Opinion column written by Kim Swan] The OBA makes a few claims that, on the surface, come across as if they are attempting to show empathy with the working and middle class people of Bermuda. Yet, when you do a tiny bit of research their claims are easily disproved. As a prime example, they have claimed for years that the PLP is hostile to International... Read more of this article
New Processing Timelines For Spousal Letters
“New Spousal Letter applications are now being processed in 1 month and renewals in 10 working days,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 6], Minister Hayward said, “I rise before this Honorable House today to share that the Department of Immigration has established improved... Read more of this article
$500K Funding For Agricultural Service Centre
“It is exciting to realise the start of this critical project,” said Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban, confirming the allocation of $500,000 in the 2024/25 Budget for the Agricultural Service Centre. “Once completed, the new centre will continue to support our local farming sector and strengthen Bermuda’s food security.” A... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hosts World Therapists Meeting
The World Federation of Occupational Therapists [WFOT], the global leadership body of the occupational therapy profession, convened its biennial Council Meeting in Bermuda from February 29 – March 3. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, co-hosted by the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association [BOTA] and WFOT, brought together approximately... Read more of this article
Parliament: Order Of Business For March 6th
The House of Assembly will be in session on Wednesday [March 6] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Update on the Tax Reform Commission and the New Processing Timelines for Spousal Letter Applications, and the budget debate is set to continue. The Order of Business is below [PDF here]: Related Stories Ministry On Road Improvement... Read more of this article
$25M Guarantee For Bermudiana Beach Resort
Premier David Burt announced the issuance of a $25 million government guarantee for the completion of the development of the Bermudiana Beach Resort. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Premier Burt said, “Mr. Speaker, in accordance with Section 2 AA [3] of the Government Loans Act 1978, I rise to inform this Honourable House of the issuance of... Read more of this article
Premier: Govt Not Considering ‘Open Borders’
The freedom of movement that some members of Caricom participate in “is not something the Government of Bermuda is contemplating as Bermuda is too small to have open borders,” Premier David Burt said. The Premier has previously said this, last year he said “freedom of movement does not automatically follow full membership” in Caricom... Read more of this article
Premier Holds Meeting With Baroness Scotland
“A productive and beneficial series of meetings that helped to progress several important agenda items for Bermuda,” said Premier David Burt following his return from the 46th Regular Meeting of Caricom Heads of Government. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that last week, the Premier attended the Heads of Government... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Attends Investopia In UAE
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the Investopia conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to provide a further update on the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP’s visit to the United Arab Emirates. “Minister Hayward attended... Read more of this article
Column: MP Jason Wade On Budget & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] Last week the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIC], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIR], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTR] all recently expressed their support for... Read more of this article
