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Audio: Premier David Burt On FinTech MOUs

Audio: Premier David Burt On FinTech MOUs

Premier David Burt provided an update on the conversations and developments with four fintech firms the Government signed MOUs with last year; Binance, Omega One, Shyft Network and Medici Ventures. The Premier was speaking during the Premier’s Question Period in the House of Assembly on Friday [March 8], with Premier Burt answering questions from... Read more of this article

Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House

Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House

The Premier’s Question Period — which is held every second Friday of each month that the House is in session — took place in the House of Assembly today [March 8], with Premier David Burt answering questions from MPs on a variety of topics including the changes planned for the Corporations, the investigation into the Department of Child... Read more of this article

Column: Questions, Answers, Arbitrade & More

Column: Questions, Answers, Arbitrade & More

[Opinion column written by Shadow Minister Michael Dunkley] On July 13th, the first session of Premier’s Question time took place. Among other questions asked by others, I posed questions to Premier Burt in regards to Arbitrade. It has been well documented that they are a company which has raised red flags for a number of reasons, notably, a press... Read more of this article

Audio: OBA Leader Questions Premier On Airport

Audio: OBA Leader Questions Premier On Airport

The contract “had in the unspeakable terms that it was unable to be varied,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt told the House of Assembly as he was answering questions about the airport deal during the ‘Premier’s Question Period‘ on Friday. Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden asked the Premier, “Will the Premier advise... Read more of this article

First ‘Premier’s Question Period’ Held In House

First ‘Premier’s Question Period’ Held In House

All schools will have operational Wifi when students return in September, 19 fintech companies have incorporated in Bermuda since July 2017, and there are 55 locations where lighting will be upgraded and cross walks repainted, according to Premier David Burt. A statement from the Government said, “Bermuda’s first Premier’s Question Period... Read more of this article

Premier David Burt On Purchase Of Building

Premier David Burt On Purchase Of Building

“If the government is paying rent to itself as opposed to private accommodations, we will reduce the budget or be able to have more money to spend on the things that matter,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt told the House of Assembly. The Premier was answering questions about the government’s purchase of a new building during the... Read more of this article

Premier: 19 Fintech Companies Incorporated

Premier: 19 Fintech Companies Incorporated

19 fintech companies have incorporated in Bermuda, 24 others are in the process of incorporation – for a total 43 companies, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt told the House of Assembly. The Premier was speaking during the ‘Premier’s Question Period,’ which was held for the first time in the House of Assembly on Friday. 90... Read more of this article

Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House

Audio: Premier’s Question Period In House

[Updated] Speaker of the House Dennis Lister reminded the public that the Premier’s Question Period will start in the House of Assembly today [July 13]. The Speaker stated, “This morning we will witness another first in the House of Assembly. The Premier’s Question Period will take place every second Friday of each month that the House is in session. “The... Read more of this article