Bermuda Seeks Telecom Authority CEO
Government is advertising internationally for the first Chief Executive Officer of a new Regulatory Authority to oversee a programme of reform and modernisation in the telecommunications field.
An advertisement placed in “The Economist” magazine today [Mar. 28] says Bermuda is seeking “an outstanding candidate … to lead the creation of the new Authority and implement sustainable improvement in the telecommunication sector.”
Specific responsibilities include policy development and implementation of regulations as outlined in the new legislation.
This also includes management of: public consultations, licensing, consumer issues, spectrum, price controls, economic assessments, interconnection, universal service, quality-of-service, finance and staff training, said the advertisement.
The ad continued: “This CEO will have over 10 years experience in the telecommunications industry with substantial experience in economic regulation, with a post graduate or equivalent qualification in accounting, economics, law or telecommunications engineering.
“The CEO will be able to demonstrate a successful track record of applying intellectual, communication and team leadership managerial skills to deliver results -working in a competitive market. Experience will ideally have been gained in one or more organisations or jurisdictions. This will demonstrate an ability to adapt, contribute and command integrity in different environments.”
The pay and benefits package for the new position is described as competitive.
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Government’s hamfisted regulation of the telecoms sector has slowed its development in Bermuda. This is likely to get worse under the new regime. At this stage of the game I’d prefer Government to get out of the way and let market forces rule – that’s the only way we are going to get decent speeds at a decent price.
What no Bermudians capable of doing the job? Huh, ain’t that something, oh experience needed you say? Shouldn’t you just go ahead and hire a Bermudian despite a lack of qualifications? Isn’t that what we are asking IB to do? Why isn’t the government following its own recommendations?
Meaning,expect more Government red tape and in turn more expenditure of tax payer money More impediments for the Bermuda technology sector coming,it should be the opposite.
Opening up more,to attract more International business and to advance Bermuda.