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Full Document & Highlights: 2014/2015 Budget

This morning [Feb 21] Finance Minister Bob Richards delivered the 2014 Budget in the House of Assembly, detailing the Government’s financial plans for the coming year. You can view our live blog of today’s events here, and the full budget statement below Some of the budget highlights: As of 31 March 2014, gross public debt will stand at $2.305... Read more of this article

Parks Department & Ferry Workers Off The Job

[Updating] The ferry service appears to still be suspended this morning [Feb 21], with an ongoing labour dispute causing interruption to the service. We are unable, at this time, to get official confirmation, however the Hamilton Ferry Terminal has a sign saying “All Ferries Cancelled”, the Ferry Terminal phone is not being answered and... Read more of this article

Cal Waldron Wins ICC Global Volunteer Award

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] have announced that Calvin Waldron has been awarded with an ICC Global Volunteer of the Year Award for 2013. The President of the BCB, Lloyd Fray, congratulated him on his achievement saying, “I am extremely pleased to see that, once again, the BCB Development Program has been internationally recognised through this... Read more of this article

Police: Marybeth Sherwin Has Been Located

[Updated: Mrs Sherwin has been located] The Police confirmed that Marybeth Sherwin’s car was located sometime this afternoon [Feb 20], however said that she is still missing. Earlier today a police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is still seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable person, 48 year old... Read more of this article

Van Smashes Into Bethel AME Church

Emergency services responded to an accident that occurred tonight [Feb 20] on North Shore Road in Hamilton Parish involving a van. It appears the van smashed into the Bethel AME Church building in Shelly Bay which resulted in one lane of the road being obstructed by the vehicle. Police were on scene directing traffic in the area and a tow truck had... Read more of this article

Motorcycle Rider Injured In Blue Hole Hill Accident

Emergency service personnel attended a collision in the Blue Hole Hill area at approximately 4pm this afternoon [Feb 20], that involved a car and motorcycle. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service EMTs tended to the injured male rider of the motorcycle while police directed single lane traffic through the area. An attending ambulance transported the man to... Read more of this article

Legal Costs Will Not Be Covered By Public Funds

Premier Craig Cannonier said today [Feb 20] that the costs of his lawsuit will not be covered by public funds, which is an amendment to the statement last night which said it would be a “Government lawsuit.” The Premier said, “After taking further legal advice, I have determined that the costs associated with my legal action against... Read more of this article

Age Concern Bermuda Pre Budget Statement

In anticipation of tomorrow’s budget release Age Concern Bermuda said they are “very concerned about the effects of the upcoming budget on its constituency, seniors in Bermuda.” According to veteran community activist, Mr. Charles Jeffers, Chairperson of Age Concern’s Advocacy Committee, “at a time when many seniors are suffering from... Read more of this article

Shadow Finance Minister Pre Budget Statement

[Written by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt] Tomorrow the Minister of Finance will present his budget to the country. The PLP are waiting to hear a comprehensive plan that will lead to growth and diversification in our local economy. We also hope that he will bring forward sensible & balanced proposals for growth that we can support as we work... Read more of this article

Video: PLP “Stand Strong” With Bean & Burt

The PLP held a press conference today [Feb 20], with Deputy Leader Derrick Burgess saying the Progressive Labour Party are “standing strong” for Marc Bean and David Burt and were there to show their “collective support for them.” A total of ten PLP MPs and Senators were present including Senator Renee Ming, Senator Diallo Rabain,... Read more of this article

Minister Obtains Injunction In Ferry Dispute

[Updated] In the wake of this latest dispute, which has seen ferry workers withdraw service, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said that yesterday evening [Feb 19] Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell was successful in obtaining an injunction from the Chief Justice in an effort to ensure that essential services resumed. The Government... Read more of this article

Report: Reinsurance & OBA: Turning A Corner

Bermuda has long been a hub for international reinsurance, but that dominance began to look uncertain in recent years however “overall the OBA appears to be moving in the right direction,” a report from GlobalReinsurance said. The report said, “With high-profile companies and their executives beginning to relocate, plus a slowdown... Read more of this article