Category: Politics
Premier Thanks Walter Roban For Service
Premier and PLP Leader David Burt paid tribute to the” long service of Deputy Leader Walter Roban, who has given unselfish service to the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party for 35 years.” Premier Burt said, “Walter brought me into the PLP as a recent university graduate in 2004 and has served as both a mentor and a friend over the years... Read more of this article
PLP’s Walter Roban Will Not Stand In Next Election
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced that he “will not be contesting the next General Election.” Mr. Roban said, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce today that I will not be contesting the next General Election for the Progressive Labour Party. ‘To everything, there is a season. Front line... Read more of this article
Premier On Public Service Career Guide
Premier David Burt delivered a Ministerial Statement “highlighting the introduction of a comprehensive Public Service Career Guide that showcases the varied and rewarding opportunities in Government.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Guide explains the qualifications, skills, and competencies needed for different roles within the... Read more of this article
Premier: Online Payment Portal To Launch
“On Monday, July 1st, the new online payment portal that will become the home of online payments for Government services will launch at pay.gov.bm,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, the Premier said, “The long-term vision for pay.gov.bm will be for residents to pay for any Government... Read more of this article
Parliament Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session today [June 28] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Introduction of the Public Service Career Guide, Progress on Improving Government Efficiencies, Purchasing of New Asphalting Equipment, Update on Road Works, the Tabling of the West End Development Corporation Amendment... Read more of this article
Premier: Launch Of An Online Payment Portal
We are “taking one of our first steps” in our “promise to advance the digital transformation of government services with the launch of an online payment portal, which will firstly allow capability for online payments of parking tickets,” Premier David Burt said. Premier & Minister of Finance David Burt said, “Good afternoon... Read more of this article
Robin Tucker On Health Council Amendment Act
“While the Government made one amendment to the Health Council Amendment Act 2024, they have done so without genuine consultation with and buy-in from a valuable segment of the health community,” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker said. Senator Tucker said, “During the Senate session the Government put forward an amendment removing... Read more of this article
Minister Attends AfriCaribbean Investment Forum
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward, attended the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum [ACTIF] and the Afreximbank Annual Meetings [AAM], a joint conference hosted by the African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] in Nassau, The Bahamas from June 12-14. A Government spokesperson said, “The ACTIF/AAM event is centred around the theme... Read more of this article
PLP Support UN Ceasefire Resolution
Noting that while “Bermuda’s foreign policy is dictated by the United Kingdom,” the PLP believe it is “important to let the people of Bermuda know where we stand as an organisation,” and said their Central Committee “has voted to support United Nations resolution 2728, calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.” A... Read more of this article
Minister Attends CTA Caribbean Week In NY
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell recently attended Caribbean Week hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation [CTO] in New York from June 16 – 21, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “This year’s event at the InterContinental New York Times Square, marked the organisation’s 35th anniversary. It brought together... Read more of this article
OBA Senator Dwayne Robinson On Tourism
“Tourism needs rebuilding and we are forcing our flagship entity to operate with less and less year over year, yet expecting an increase in results,” Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “Is this PLP Government committed to the growth of the Hospitality and Tourism sector of our economy. So far, their track record has... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Roban Press Conference
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this morning [June 19] on legislative amendments to enhance environmental protections. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update 12.20pm: The Minister’s full statement follows below: Thank you... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward Attending Events In Bahamas
The Minister of Economy and Labour, Jason Hayward, is attending the third Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum and the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings, a joint conference hosted by the African Export-Import Bank in Nassau, The Bahamas from June 12-14. A Government spokesperson said, “This is the first time that Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings... Read more of this article
Parliament Order Of Business For June 14
The House of Assembly will be in session today [June 14] and statements listed on the Order Paper include Government Online Payment Portal, World Oceans Day 2024, Graduation of Bermudian Power Engineering Students under the Tynes Bay Training Programme, Bermuda College President, BIOS/ASU Scholarship Program, Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service-Firefighter... Read more of this article
John Seymour Announced As OBA Candidate
The OBA announced that John Seymour will be their candidate for Constituency 16, Pembroke East Central. A spokesperson said, “John Seymour is the One Bermuda Alliance candidate for constituency 16, Pembroke East Central. Along with being a talented musician who has graced many stages both in Bermuda and internationally, John is an entrepreneur... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan Reflects On By-Election Results
Following his recent by-election experience, Sir John Swan expressed gratitude to Constituency 10 voters, highlighting the need for change in Bermuda’s political system and announcing plans to form a forum dedicated to fostering a new political movement. John Swan said, “I have taken the time since the Bye Election to reflect on the results... Read more of this article
