Author Archive: Bernews6

‘RA Cannot Set Standards For Emissions’

The Regulatory Authority [RA] said they “would like to bring clarity to recent public assertions, that it is responsible for the regulation of environmental emissions in the local community” noting that “by law, the RA cannot set standards for, supervise, or monitor environmental emissions.” A spokesperson said, “The RA is... Read more of this article

Premier Announces Changes To Payroll Tax

“Moving to the employee payroll tax, the headline is this: any individual making $132,000 or less per year will pay less in payroll taxes next year,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. In delivering the 2023 Budget today, the Premier said, “The payroll tax changes in this Budget that I am about to announce come as a result... Read more of this article

Lionfish Chowder Competition This Saturday

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is inviting the general public to take part in an Eat’Um to Beat’Um Lionfish Chowder Competition this Saturday [Feb 18] from 2.30pm to 4.30pm at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government has provided free admission to the BAMZ facility from noon onwards and... Read more of this article

Deloitte Release 2023/24 ‘Budget Snapshot’

Following the delivery of the 2023 Budget by Premier David Burt this morning [Feb 17] in the House of Assembly, Deloitte released a ‘Budget Snapshot’, which highlights some of the key points from the Budget Speech in an easy to read format. You can click here to view our live blog, and click here to view all our coverage of the 2023 Budget. The... Read more of this article

Weather Forecast For Saturday February 18

Saturday, February 18 is expected to see sunny periods, brief rain/showers develop, easing late night, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F and the low to be near 15°C/59°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 84%. Sunrise will be at 6.59am and sunset will be at 6.07pm.... Read more of this article

Video: Opposition Leader Press Conference

[Updated] Opposition Leader Cole Simons is holding a press conference this afternoon [Feb 17] to provide his initial reaction to the 2023/24 Budget, which was delivered in the House of Assembly today. The live video is below and for all our coverage of the 2023 Bermuda Budget click here and for ongoing live updates click here. Update: The live broadcast... Read more of this article

Budget: Customs Duty & Sugar Tax Changes

The Government will extend customs duty exemption for investments in plant and equipment to the personal care and personal fitness sectors, school uniforms imported by local businesses for resale and aggregate imports used to manufacture concrete and concrete blocks, Premier David Burt said, adding that there will also be adjustments to the sugar tax... Read more of this article

Live Updates & Video: Premier Delivers Budget

[Updating] Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt is set to deliver the 2023 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 17], with the Premier previously saying that he “will be delivering a budget that will continue to reduce taxes for workers and businesses in Bermuda, increase investments in vital reforms and critical infrastructure... Read more of this article

Charts Only: 2023-2024 Bermuda Budget

For those seeking a quick visual view of the 2023 Budget delivered in the House of Assembly by Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt this morning [Feb 17], the charts extracted from the Budget are below. For comparison’s sake, charts from the 2022 Budget are here, 2021 Budget are here, 2020 Budget are here, 2019 Budget are here, 2018 Budget... Read more of this article

Full Document: 2023/2024 Budget Speech

Anyone making $132,000 or less per year will pay less in payroll taxes next year, all ministries except for Home Affairs received a boost to funding levels, Cabinet has approved a $130 million project to create a mixed use development with residential rental apartments and amenities at Morgan’s Point, and debt reduction will start this year when... Read more of this article

Adolescent Mental Health Research Collaboration

The Adolescent Mental Health in Bermuda research project [AMHB] announced its “successful collaboration with eight schools across the island, and an agreement with the Government of Bermuda to work with the public schools.” A spokesperson said, “The research began data collection in September 2022 with the intention of better understanding... Read more of this article

Couple With Bermuda Ties Breaks Kiss Record

A couple that met five years ago in Bermuda – Beth Neale and Miles Cloutier – celebrated Valentine’s Day by setting a world record for the longest underwater kiss. Ms. Neale has an additional special connection with Bermuda, having previously broken her no fins freediving record on the island in 2019. The Guinness World Records website... Read more of this article