Minister David Burch Attends CARIF Conference
The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, is attending the 7th Annual CARIF [Caribbean Infrastructure Forum] Conference in Miami, Florida from September 18 – 19th.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Infrastructure Forum Conference [CARIF] convenes regional and global leaders to engage in the planning, financing and construction of infrastructure and capital projects across the Caribbean. It is considered the high-level forum for infrastructure developments in the Caribbean.”
Minister Burch explained, “Across the Region, small Island states have been challenged to meet local infrastructure needs. There is much to be gained by sharing common experiences and solutions, and Bermuda can gain insight and perspective on tackling some of our current infrastructure challenges. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to demonstrate the considerable progress on our waste and water management project.”
The spokesperson said, “Mr. Tarik Christopher, Acting Chief Engineer and Mr. Nasir Wade, Plant Manager, Tynes Bay, Waste to Energy Facility are joining the Minister at this conference. Mr. Wade is serving as a panellist for Waste and Water Management: Innovations in the Design, Operations and Financing of Resilient Projects.
“The conference comprises two whole days of round table discussions and panels, as well as an opportunity to network with others in the industry and is sponsored by KPMG. The Keynote address will be given by the Hon, William Duguid, MP, Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados, Senior Minister Infrastructure and Planning.
“Some of the topics to be explored and discussed include Stimulating the Flow of Private Finance to Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure Projects; Building a Better Project Pipeline; Collaborative Solutions to Deliver on Clean and Resilient Infrastructure; Meeting the Infrastructure Needs of the Cruise Tourism and Shipping Industries; Designing and Delivering Better In-Line with Population Needs; and Innovative Approaches to Water Supply Solutions.”
Another weekend jaunt.
No money for repairs except for his ego.
Best of luck people.
Noticeably missing from this announcement was that apparently BHB also attended- a interesting choice for an infrastructure conference. Also missing was the mention that this was held at the Ritz-Carlton Coconut Groce one of the most expensive hotels in Miami.
Another wasted taxpayers on a stupid meeting. Do it via Zoom.
Bermuda infrastructure is crumbling, had crumbled.
Causeway, swing bridge , roads, hospital can’t get new patients in beds (hospital was built with the view of medical tourism in mind), airport needed replacing, Govt House not suitable for purpose, broken buses, once a week trash pick up….
Wait, new Govt cars as they all get electric Kia Soul cars. Things that benefit politicians being fixed, the rest of us, not so much.
YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT INFRASTRUCTURE? FIX THE ROADS , BUILD A PERMANENT BRIDGE ON THE CAUSEWAY! THAT IS INFRASTRUCTURE!!! SIMPLETONS! You should have kept up maintenance on Government House. Now you’re throwing out the GOVERNOR AND HER FAMILY. EXCUSES EXCUSES…………
The Governor is British and the PLP government hates every thing British (except their British passports).
And the Causeway has 2 perfectly good Bailey bridges. Why spend money on replacing them when it can be spent on other Government contracts?
You might want to take a look underneath those two bridges and see just how good they are.
If I had a choice I’m not sure if I’d rather go over or under them.
But, but, but, this is the Minister who gets things done. HWAAAAA!! Don’t pick on him.