Archive for November 4th, 2010

Moratorium on Mooring Piles

Moratorium on Mooring Piles

The Department of Marine and Ports Services wishes to advise the public that a moratorium on the installation of mooring piles is now in effect. The moratorium ends December 31, 2010. Government says that the purpose of the moratorium is for the Department to develop a policy and guidelines pertaining to the type of installations suitable for a mooring... Read more of this article

Video: Cox Says Cabinet is Dynamic & Able

Video: Cox Says Cabinet is Dynamic & Able

Premier Paula Cox addressed guests and media at the swearing in ceremony at Government House on Monday November 1st, which saw the Cabinet appointed as well as five Senators. The Premier said the team that was unveiled represents a team that is dynamic, able, that has integrity, and is a team that is prepared to work. Premier Cox went on to say that... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Senator Cromwell Shakir

Video & Bio: Senator Cromwell Shakir

On November 1, Cromwell Shakir was sworn in at Government House, becoming a Senator and the Junior Minister for Health & Works. A newcomer to the Senate, he joins fellow new Senators Laverne Furbert and David Burt. Senator Shakir was born and raised in the Friswells Hill, Pembroke area, and is best known for his weekly radio show ‘Cromwell and... Read more of this article

Cabinet: “What Was Our Premier Thinking?”

Cabinet: “What Was Our Premier Thinking?”

(Updated) (Written by Craig Cannonier, Leader of the Bermuda Democratic Alliance) When I listened to the announcement of the Cox Cabinet immediately I said “What was our Premier thinking?” As I walk the streets and hear the constant cries for a new approach, new faces and for healing the divisiveness in our beloved country I have asked “Was this... Read more of this article