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Over 250 Students Visit National Gallery
Over the past three weeks over 250 students have visited the Bermuda National Gallery to explore Simplicity of Form: Unfolding Abstraction, a new exhibition produced by the contemporary art museum in partnership with the Green family, which “brings together a world-class selection of artworks, examples of which are found in the most significant... Read more of this article
Chamber Of Commerce Response To Budget
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce released a response to the 2023 Budget, saying that “while we expect there is much relief in the local business community with respect to the budget, the island’s large debt burden continues to be the Damocles sword that hangs over the economy.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce commends... Read more of this article
Fee Increases: Court Fees, Top Land Tax & More
The Government “will not be implementing an across the board increase in fees that would impact all government services” Premier David Burt said, adding that there will, however “be adjustments to fees to support the Government’s necessary infrastructure investment” and the some fees will increase by 5% including, but not limited... Read more of this article
‘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
30 Minute Video: February 17 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Photos: Budget Delivered In House of Assembly
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt delivered the 2023 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 17], which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. For all our coverage of the 2023 Bermuda Budget click here and for ongoing live updates click here. Related Stories Cole Simons On Pre-Budget,... 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
Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 17 2023
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Feb 17] include boards appointments, permanent resident certificate, notification of planning applications registered and acting appointments. Board Immigration Appeals Tribunal Notice Type: Government Notice Notice Sub Type: Boards Appointments Notice ID: GN0198/2023 Public Authorities / Department:... 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
