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Video: Minister of Youth, Sports, Families

Video: Minister of Youth, Sports, Families

Addressing the media after the Throne Speech, Minister of Youth, Sports, Families & Community Development Glenn Blakeney said he views his newly-created portfolio as the “social conscience” of Bermuda and pledged to pursue the broad range of policy issues falling under his remit with vigour and determination. Mr. Blakeney said while... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Glenn Blakeney

Video & Bio: Minister Glenn Blakeney

Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Glenn Blakeney was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet with a similar Ministry. He previously held the Ministry of Environment & Sport, and has been appointed as Minister of Youth Affairs & Families, which sports falls under. Environment has been split into a separate Ministry, now held by Minister... Read more of this article

Minister Blakeney Speaks On Son’s Arrest

Minister Blakeney Speaks On Son’s Arrest

Saying something that many parents would be able to understand, Minister Glenn Blakeney said that the entire ordeal has been a very draining situation for their family, and that he feels incredible pain for the victims and their families of the various violent crimes that has affected everyone in our community. Minister Blakeney’s 29 year old... Read more of this article

Minister Responds to Ag Show Email Rumours

Minister Responds to Ag Show Email Rumours

Minister of the Environment and Sports the Hon. Glenn Blakeney today officially commented on the rumours circulating the island via e-mail concerning gang activity at the Annual Exhibition on Friday. Minister Blakeney said: There are many rumours circulating the island concerning planned gang activity at the Annual Exhibition. These rumours are unfounded... Read more of this article

Overtime Dispute: Parks Workers Walk Off Job

Overtime Dispute: Parks Workers Walk Off Job

Over 100 Bermuda Department of Parks employees walked off the job this morning [Mar 25], and are presently in meetings. Bernews understands the walkout to be over a two main issues; being asked to work overtime for time in lieu instead of pay, and an exchange of words between a park worker[s] and Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney. We understand the... Read more of this article