Category: Politics
OBA’s Smith Concerned About Education Reform
“As the Shadow Minister of Education, I am deeply concerned about the government’s ongoing education reform, which includes the closure of Gilbert Institute and Prospect Primary School in June 2025,” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said. Mr Smith, an OBA MP, said, “This decision has left many parents scrambling to find alternative... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Attends Joint Ministerial Council
Premier David Burt attended the Joint Ministerial Council in the UK, where discussions focused on strengthening partnerships between the UK and the Overseas Territories, as highlighted by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy tweeted the photo below showing himself with people including... Read more of this article
Senate Meeting Rescheduled To November 27
The Senate meeting scheduled for today [Nov 20] has been rescheduled to November 27th due to a lack of running water at Veritas Place. A Government spokesperson said, “The House of Assembly / Office of the Legislature advised that today’s scheduled Senate Meeting has been rescheduled for November 27, 2024. “Today’s meeting was postponed... Read more of this article
Board Recommends 18.8% Pay Increase For MPs
[Updated] The Legislature Salaries Review Board recommended that MPs and Senators be granted an 18.8% increase and MPs be granted an additional $7,000 per year, so the recommendation is that an MP’s basic salary “would increase from $56,023 to $73,555 and Senators basic salary would increase from $30,367 to $36,076.” Report The report... Read more of this article
Video: Ministry Grants $25,000 To Eliza DoLittle
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors has granted $25,000 to The Eliza DoLittle Society, Minister Tinee Furbert said today [Nov 19], adding that “nearly 30% of residents in Bermuda face food insecurity, with 10% experiencing extreme deprivation.” Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Furbert said, “I want... Read more of this article
Premier In UK For Overseas Territories Meetings
Premier David Burt, as well as other local officials, are in London this week participating in the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council [OT JMC] Meetings. A Government spokesperson said “This yearly meeting hosted by the UK Government, brings together Leaders of the Overseas Territories. The Joint Ministerial Council is the... Read more of this article
Bermuda & Azores Discuss Ocean Management
An Azorean delegation, led by President José Manuel Bolieiro, met with Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban to discuss marine management and enhance bilateral cooperation. A Government spokesperson said, “During their recent visit, the high-level delegation from the Azores, led by President José Manuel Bolieiro, met with Premier David... Read more of this article
Minister Burch On Bermudiana Beach Resort
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on the Bermudiana Beach Resort project, which the government recently announced will be amended to make the property into rental apartments The Minister said, “The Ministry will provide the BHC with additional funding to the maximum amount of $5... Read more of this article
Minister On 2023 Labour Force Survey Report
Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward highlighted the November 2023 Labour Force Survey Report. Minister Hayward said, “The Labour Force Survey serves as an economic tool measuring employment, unemployment, and the economically inactive population in the Bermudian economy. “The current Labour Force... Read more of this article
Bill To Increase Severance Payment To 32 Weeks
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward introduced legislation to increase the “maximum severance allowance payment for long serving employees from 26 weeks wages to 32 weeks wages.” Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Minister said, “The employees who will benefit from this bill are long serving employees who have been in... Read more of this article
PLP Responds To OBA’s Throne Speech Reply
The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.” A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially... Read more of this article
ICO Calls For Public Consultation On PATI
The Information Commissioner has released the following statement on the Government’s introduction of the Public Access to Information Amendment Bill 2024. A spokesperson said, “Today, the Public Access to Information [PATI] Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced in the House of Assembly. As Information Commissioner, I am encouraged to see parts... Read more of this article
