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MP Zane DeSilva Charged In Magistrates Court

MP Zane DeSilva Charged In Magistrates Court

MP Zane DeSilva was charged in Magistrates Court this morning [March 10] in connection with matters surrounding the dinner party at Blu last year. Mr DeSilva, who previously served as a Cabinet Minister, was charged along with his daughter Zarah Harper and Angela Caldwell of the MEF restaurant group. The first charge alleged that in July 2020 they gave... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: C29 Back To School Party

Photos & Video: C29 Back To School Party

[Updated with photos] Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva — who represents the PLP in Constituency 29 Southampton East — and his constituency branch are holding their annual Back to School party event this afternoon [Sept 4] at Southampton Rangers. We will have a photo gallery later on and in the meantime the live video is below. The... Read more of this article

Tourism Minister Visits Small Vacation Properties

Tourism Minister Visits Small Vacation Properties

Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva visited Royal Palms Hotel and Restaurant as part of a walk-about tour of some of Bermuda’s tourism accommodations inventory. Minister DeSilva said, “I deem it very important to let our hoteliers, their General Managers and their staff know that the Bermuda Government and I as Minister, value... Read more of this article

Sun Canopies Erected At Horseshoe Bay Beach

Sun Canopies Erected At Horseshoe Bay Beach

Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva recently visited the Horseshoe Bay Beach parking lot area to view the recently installed taxi and shuttle bus passenger sun canopies and see firsthand how the canopies have improved the transportation experience for beach goers. Minister DeSilva said, “We are all familiar with heat and humidity of our... Read more of this article

Photos: PLP Seniors Tea Party In Southampton

Photos: PLP Seniors Tea Party In Southampton

Southampton East Central MP Zane DeSilva hosted his annual seniors tea party this weekend at the Bermuda Institute, with the event featuring live entertainment, as well as food, prizes, and games, with special seniors being honoured during the event. Minister DeSilva said that the event welcomed seniors not only from Southampton, but from the entire... Read more of this article

Video: MP Zane DeSilva’s Back To School Party

Video: MP Zane DeSilva’s Back To School Party

[Updated with photos] Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva hosting his 12th annual Back to School event this afternoon [Sept 6] at Southampton Rangers, with the event including games, face painting, food, fun castles, school supplies, food, extreme sports games, and more. We will have a photo gallery later on, and in the meantime the live video replay is... Read more of this article

Zane DeSilva To Host Back To School Event

Zane DeSilva To Host Back To School Event

Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva will be hosting his 12th annual Back to School event tomorrow [Sept 6] from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at Southampton Rangers, and everyone is invited to attend the event, which is set to feature games, face painting, food, fun castles, school supplies, extreme sports games, and more. Related Stories Photos & Video:... Read more of this article

Video: Zane DeSilva Explains Why He Resigned

Video: Zane DeSilva Explains Why He Resigned

“This principled stand that I’m taking is one based on fairness and justice,” Zane DeSilva said following news that he resigned from Cabinet, adding that he “could not just stand by and watch a black business close, let alone a good friend of mine like Dr. Brown.” Last night, Premier David Burt confirmed that Mr DeSilva resigned... Read more of this article

Zane DeSilva Resigns As Cabinet Minister

Zane DeSilva Resigns As Cabinet Minister

[Updated] Zane DeSilva has resigned from Cabinet, with Premier David Burt saying he “expressed the conflict he faces by a set of circumstances this new government inherited; specifically, the decision made by the former government to significantly reduce the fees paid for MRI and CT scans in Bermuda and the new Government’s actions to mitigate... Read more of this article

“Nahki Is A Great Role Model For Our Youth”

“Nahki Is A Great Role Model For Our Youth”

Today [Sept 1], the Minister of Social Development and Sports Zane DeSilva wished Bermudian footballer Nahki Wells all the best on his transfer this week from Huddersfield Town to the Premier League’s Burnley on a three year contract, saying that Wells is a “great role model for our youth.” Minister DeSilva said, “Nahki is a... Read more of this article

Photos: MP DeSilva’s Back To School Party

Photos: MP DeSilva’s Back To School Party

Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva hosted his annual Back to School party yesterday [Aug 31] at Southampton Rangers, with a number of kid-friendly attractions on hand. The event included a bouncy castle, food and drink, music, and more, all helping the children in attendance to enjoy one of their last days before the official start of the new school year. The... Read more of this article

Condolences On Passing Of Gombey Stalwarts

Condolences On Passing Of Gombey Stalwarts

This evening [Aug 15] the Minister of Social Development and Sports, Zane DeSilva extended his condolences to the families of two well-known Gombey personalities who died this week – Lawrence [Stickers] Hendrickson, one of the founders of H&H Gombeys, and David [Shaggy] Wilson from the Warwick Gombeys troupe. “I was deeply saddened to learn... Read more of this article

Photos: Seniors Tea Party At Bermuda Institute

Photos: Seniors Tea Party At Bermuda Institute

Southampton East Central MP Zane DeSilva hosted a seniors tea party on Sunday afternoon at the Bermuda Institute. The event featured live entertainment, as well as food, prizes, and games; with special seniors being honoured during the event. Speaking at the event, Mr DeSilva said, “We had our 10th anniversary Seniors Tea Party. We started it... Read more of this article

Photos: MP DeSilva Hosts Back To School Event

Photos: MP DeSilva Hosts Back To School Event

Southampton East MP Zane DeSilva recently hosted the tenth annual Back To School Fun day at Southampton Rangers, providing school supplies and more for area children. The free event featured school related giveaways for residents and constituents of Southampton East, and as well as face painting, fun castles, train rides, ice cream, snowballs, hamburgers,... Read more of this article

Sousa & DeSilva On Hearing On Port Royal Costs

Sousa & DeSilva On Hearing On Port Royal Costs

“As a member of the PAC it was extremely disappointing to hear Opposition MP Zane DeSilva show no remorse or sense of wrongdoing in the Port Royal Golf Course redevelopment – a project that broke rules and went millions of dollars over budget,” MP Jeff Sousa said, while Mr DeSilva said he has “waited years to face his detractors”... Read more of this article

Video: “Finances & Home Ownership” Meeting

Video: “Finances & Home Ownership” Meeting

Member of Parliament for Southampton East, Zane DeSilva held a town hall meeting on Tuesday evening [Jan 19] at the Heron Bay School Hall to offer tips on simple money management and, saving money, sacrificing, and working hard so that one could someday acquire their first home. Speaking after the presentation, Mr DeSilva said, ” My executive... Read more of this article