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Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

Premier & PLP Leader On No Confidence Motion

It “comes as no surprise” that Opposition Leader David Burt “would move a Motion of No Confidence in the Government with Bermudians in the middle of hosting the America’s Cup,” Premier Michael Dunkley said, while Mr Burt said the “Premier should not use a sporting event as a shield from democracy ” and if a majority... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Three Big Values Anchor The Budget’

Column: ‘Three Big Values Anchor The Budget’

[Opinion column written by Premier Michael Dunkley] The Government passed its ‘Safe Hands’ Budget in late March, laying down ways and means money will be earned and spent over the next year. Legislators debated the Budget for over 100 hours, which tells you our system of democratic scrutiny is alive and well. Before moving on with our busy lives,... Read more of this article

Video: Interview With Premier Michael Dunkley

Video: Interview With Premier Michael Dunkley

Premier Michael Dunkley sat down with Bernews today [Jan 25] for a live interview on our Facebook page, discussing a wide range of topics including the protest on December 2nd outside the House of Assembly, and the Airport Redevelopment Project. Speaking with guest interviewer Jeremy Deacon, Premier Dunkley also touched on the 35th America’s Cup,... Read more of this article

Premier Michael Dunkley Meets With AME Bishop

Premier Michael Dunkley Meets With AME Bishop

Premier Michael Dunkley said he met with Bishop Ingram this afternoon to discuss Rev Tweed’s work permit application, and said in the discussion he reviewed the position taken by the Minister of Immigration, the “reasons for this decision are clear” and the “Government’s position on the matter is therefore unchanged.” The... Read more of this article

Christmas Message From Premier Dunkley

Christmas Message From Premier Dunkley

[Christmas message from Premier Michael Dunkley] I hope this special day finds you with family and friends, in goodwill and good health. It’s an honour as Premier to have the opportunity to speak to you on this day because Christmas touches so much that is important and good in our lives. With Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus and all that... Read more of this article

Photos: Premier & Minister Visit Island’s Seniors

Photos: Premier & Minister Visit Island’s Seniors

In keeping with the tradition of extending goodwill this time of year, Premier Michael Dunkley and Minister Jeanne Atherden recently spent some time with Bermuda’s seniors at various locations around the Island. Earlier this month, the Premier attended seniors Christmas luncheons at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall, St. Mary’s Church and Admiralty House.... Read more of this article

Dunkley’s Dairy Christmas Hamper Giveaway

Dunkley’s Dairy Christmas Hamper Giveaway

Continuing a tradition that started over two decades ago, Premier Michael Dunkley joined his brother Stephen and staff at Dunkley’s Dairy to hand out free Christmas hampers at their Vesey Street location today [Dec 21]. Premier Dunkley said, “This initiative I started with my brother probably 25 years ago. Just to help the needy in the community,... Read more of this article

Premier Promotes Bermuda On NY Radio

Premier Promotes Bermuda On NY Radio

The Premier Michael Dunkley is currently in New York this week on personal travel, and while in New York, the Premier used the opportunity to promote Bermuda by participating in a lengthy radio interview. The interview took place with 1010 WINS Radio Station earlier today and topics discussed included Bermuda’s welcoming hospitality, our tourism product,... Read more of this article

Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Premier

Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Premier

[Updated] Police said they are “aware of the social media threats to the Premier and his family and have commenced an investigation into the matter.” The Instagram account they appear to be referring to is set to private, has 342 followers as of this writing, and urges people to DM [direct message] to get “family info and address”... Read more of this article

Travel Cost Listing: Premier’s Visit To UK

Travel Cost Listing: Premier’s Visit To UK

A trip in October 2016 by Premier Michael Dunkley to the United Kingdom to attend the Joint Ministerial Council [JMC] Meetings cost $10,020, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Sunday, October 30, 2016 – Thursday, November 03, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Hon.... Read more of this article

Premier Extends Well Wishes To President-Elect

Premier Extends Well Wishes To President-Elect

Premier Michael Dunkley has today [Nov 9] written to President-Elect Donald Trump to extended well wishes. In a letter to the President-Elect, Premier Dunkley expressed congratulations and also highlighted Bermuda’s longstanding friendship and historical ties with the US‎. A spokesperson said, “Acknowledging that the presidential campaign... Read more of this article

Premier Presents Boris Johnson With Shorts

Premier Presents Boris Johnson With Shorts

While in the UK for the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings, Premier Michael Dunkley met with Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, taking the opportunity to present him with pink Bermuda Shorts. A spokesperson said, “Last evening, Premier Michael Dunkley along with other OT leaders had a courtesy visit with Boris Johnson, Secretary... Read more of this article

Premier Attends Meetings & Forum In UK

Premier Attends Meetings & Forum In UK

Today’s Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council meetings were busy ones as the sessions formally kicked off in London earlier today [Nov. 1]. This morning the Premier, Michael Dunkley participated in a Parliamentary meeting between OT Leaders and Nick Hurd , Minister of State for Climate Change and Industry. A meeting with the Foreign Affairs... Read more of this article

Premier In UK This Week For OT Meetings

Premier In UK This Week For OT Meetings

Premier Michael Dunkley is currently in London participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. Other OT leaders from Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ascension Island, Tristan Da Cunha, St Helena and Pitcairn have convened... Read more of this article

Sandys Students Visit With Oracle Team USA

Sandys Students Visit With Oracle Team USA

Sandys Secondary Middle School students have been participating in the AC Endeavour program this week. AC Endeavour is the youth education, sailing and life skills program for Bermuda middle school students run in conjunction with the America’s Cup and Oracle Team USA. Each Friday during the school term, AC Endeavour ‘graduates’ spend part of... Read more of this article

Tolerance, Inclusion, Respect In Business Culture

Tolerance, Inclusion, Respect In Business Culture

“Thank you for promoting the noble principles of tolerance, inclusion, respect and acceptance into our international business culture,” Premier Michael Dunkley told attendees at the Dive In Festival. The first Dive In festival was held in London in 2015, and was considered a great success. This year’s Dive In Festival included more than... Read more of this article