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Minister Fahy On Air Terminal Fees Amendment
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy provided an overview of the Bermuda Air Terminal [Fees] Amendment [No. 2] Regulations 2015 in the Senate today [July 27], saying that the new fee should generate an annual revenue stream of approximately $6.25 million. Minister Fahy said, “In order to recover the purchasing and on-going maintenance costs; and... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy’s Trip To Bahamas Cost $1450
A trip in June 2015 to the Bahamas by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy to the US-Caribbean High Level Citizen Security Meetings cost $1450.25, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The web page listing said, “The Minister traveled to Nassau Bahamas to attend the US-Caribbean High Level Citizen Security Meetings... Read more of this article
Column: Fahy On “Birthright And What’s Right”
[Opinion column written by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy] A few weeks ago on the Motion to Adjourn in the Senate, I spoke about a word the Opposition Progressive Labour Party has begun to use a lot, especially in connection with matters concerning immigration. The word is birthright. I challenged them to define it, because it’s a slippery... Read more of this article
Minister: Ombudsman’s Report Is “Disturbing”
[Updated with video] Commenting on the recently released Ombudsman’s Annual Report, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said he finds the Report “disturbing,” and the two Departments did “absolutely nothing wrong and for the Ombudsman to portray anything other than that is utterly false and misleading.” In releasing the... Read more of this article
Minister Details Caribbean-US Citizen Security
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy gave an overview yesterday [June 17] in the Senate of his recent trip to Nassau Bahamas to attend the Caribbean-United States High Level Citizen Security Dialogue as an observer. Minister Fahy said, “The aim of the meetings was to address issues of security in the region for Caribbean citizens by way of discussions... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy’s Trip To ILO Meeting Cost $169
A trip in March 2015 by Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy to the International Labour Meeting in the Bahamas cost $169.88, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. This is the lowest listed cost for a trip since the webpage went live last year, as most the costs for the Minister’s trip — including flights and... Read more of this article
Ministry: Lower Unemployment Figures In Trades
During yesterday’s [May 20] Senate proceedings the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy responded to a number of questions posed by Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain relating to work permits, unemployment and certification of tradesmen in Bermuda. In a statement today, the Government said, “One of the questions asked by Sen. Rabain was regarding... Read more of this article
Minister: Work Permit Civil Penalties Are In Effect
“I would like to take a few minutes this morning to remind all employers, work permit holders and Bermuda at large, that civil penalties are in effect and have been in effect since April 1, 2014,” Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said today [May 20] in the Senate. The Minister said, “Pursuant to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection... Read more of this article
Minister: Streamline Administrative Hearings
Speaking today [May 13] in the Senate, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy announced “proposed plans to streamline and rationalize administrative hearings and appeals in Bermuda, starting with the Ministry of Home Affairs.” Minister Fahy said, “Many Bermudians will be familiar with the need to deal with public authorities in every... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On International Workers Day
Tomorrow Bermuda will join many other countries around the world in recognizing International Workers Day, and Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said the day is one where we “salute each and every worker for their contribution to Bermuda,” “May 1 is a day where we can reflect on the international labour movement and salute each... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy: Par-La-Ville Car Park & $18 Million
Today the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy issued a statement about the circumstances surrounding the $18 million loan and the Par-La-Ville car park, providing a breakdown of the situation, including information about some of the financial transactions. Last year, Mexico Infrastructure Finance LLC [MIF] extended an $18 million loan to Par-la-Ville... Read more of this article
Minister Outlines Job Makers Act Amendments
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said that the process for applications for concessions under the Incentive for Job Makers Act, will now “require that employers formally notify all current employees of their intent to make such applications.” Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday [Mar 25], Minister Fahy said, “Under the Incentive... Read more of this article
Minister On Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy recently offered an update on Bermuda’s local entrepreneurial progress, touching on the island’s efforts to promote and encourage entrepreneurship not only here at home, but around the world, saying, “we are building Bermuda’s entrepreneurial reputation internationally.” Speaking in the Senate,... Read more of this article
Minister: Definition Of “Sponsored Dependant”
The implementation of the new Work Permit Policies saw the inclusion of a definition for a “sponsored dependant”, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said, with a “sponsored dependent” being defined as a spouse of a PRC holder or work permit holder; a partner of a Bermudian, PRC holder or work permit holder and child[ren] of a PRC... Read more of this article
Minister Outlines Immigration Amendment Act
Minister of Home Affairs, Sen. Michael Fahy today [Mar 21] provided clarification regarding the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act Amendment Bill to be debated on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in the Senate. Outlining the intent of the Bill, Minister Fahy noted: 1. The bill will lower the minimum Annual Rental Value [ARV] from $177k to $153k for... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Labour Meeting In Bahamas
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided an update on the International Labour Meeting held recently in the Bahamas, which was attended by high-level officials from 22 countries and territories in the Caribbean. Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday [Mar 18], Minister Fahy said, “The meeting was hosted by the International Labour Organization... Read more of this article
