Category: Politics
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
PLP Pay Tribute To Dame Lois Browne-Evans
The PLP paid tribute to the late Dame Lois Browne-Evans, noting that her birthday was on June 1st, and calling her an “enduring symbol of perseverance, heroism, and progressive change.” PLP Party Chair Dawn Simmons said, “On June 1, 2024, we marked the 97th birthday of Dame Lois Browne-Evans, DBE, JP, LLB. “We mark this day not... Read more of this article
Govt Introduce Short-Term Relief Benefit
The Government has introduced legislation to “establish a framework to provide immediate financial support on a short-term basis for persons who qualify in the event of experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances” which would provide $1,500 per month. Speaking in the in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social... Read more of this article
Bermuda Launches National Disability Register
“The Office of Ageing and Disability Services has successfully delivered a first-time-ever Disability Register for persons with disabilities in Bermuda,” Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “The primary purpose of developing a national register for persons... Read more of this article
Premier David Burt’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Premier David Burt] Bermuda Day is a day that genuinely and uniquely belongs to the people of our beautiful island home. It is a day when we celebrate and immerse ourselves in the diverse culture and proud heritage to which we belong. Every year, the Department of Culture selects a theme for Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson] Bermuda Day—a favourite holiday for many locals and visitors alike. It’s a time when residents gather to do what they do best…enjoy each other’s company, put their differences and stresses to the side, and enter full holiday mode. Whether it’s on land or out on the water, Bermuda... Read more of this article
FDM Leader’s Bermuda Day Message
[Bermuda Day message from FDM leader Marc Bean] On this auspicious occasion of Bermuda Heritage Day, I extend my warmest greetings and salutations to the people of Bermuda as we celebrate this significant annual holiday, which also marks the unofficial start of our long awaited summer season. Bermuda’s Heritage Day serves as a poignant reminder of... Read more of this article
Updates | OBA’s Robert King Wins By-Election
[Updating] The Constituency 10 Smith’s North by-election is being held today [May 22] with the OBA’s Robert King, the PLP’s Lindsay Simmons and Independent Sir John Swan all running for the seat, which was made vacant when former Premier and OBA MP Michael Dunkley resigned from politics. Since the one seat system started in 2003, the OBA have... Read more of this article
Jarion Richardson: Key Parts ‘Not Completed’
[Updated] The Opposition asked Parliamentary Questions about the Economic Development Strategy and “were shocked to learn that key parts of the plan, promised nearly a year ago, still have not been completed,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr Richardson said, “It’s hard to say the Economic Development Strategy is falling... Read more of this article
