Category: Politics
Premier On Pre-Budget Report & Proposals
Government proposes to reduce the monthly tax on mobile phones by 50%, lower private car licensing fees by a further 10% and raise the personal Duty-Free Allowance for returning residents from $200 to $300, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 13] the Premier said, “I rise today to address... Read more of this article
Plans For Gilbert & Heron Bay Properties
Gilbert Institute is scheduled for closure next year and the “government has decided to convert this site into a seniors’ care facility” and the Heron Bay School property upper level will be reserved for co-operative enterprises and the lower level and field will be leased to Janeiro Tucker for use as a cricket academy. This was announced... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session today [Dec 13] and statements listed on the Order Paper include the Fiscal Update and Tabling of the Pre-Budget Report, Update of Closed Schools, Approved Hamilton Residential Schemes Guidelines, National Seniors Strategy, 2024-2030 – “Celebrating Life and Ageing Well”, Update on... Read more of this article
OBA Senator On Govt PATI Amendment
The OBA “voted against the Government’s PATI Amendment Act, which weakens and restricts PATI,” Senator Douglas De Couto said. Senator De Couto said, “Bermuda’s Public Access to Information Act [PATI] is an important tool to increase the Government’s accountability and transparency to the people of Bermuda. That’s why in the Senate... Read more of this article
‘Dignity, Equality, And Justice For Every Person’
“Today, on Human Rights Day Dec 10th , we pause to reflect on the importance of dignity, equality, and justice for every person in Bermuda. These principles remain at the heart of the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors’ work to protect and promote the rights of all individuals,” Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Caribbean Forum In Barbados
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban attended the 2024 High-Level Caribbean Forum held on December 3rd at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The Forum, hosted by the International Monetary Fund [IMF] in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, focused on the theme “Managing... Read more of this article
National Violence Reduction Strategy
“Be it resolved that this Honourable House supports the report entitled the ‘National Violence Reduction Strategy,” was the motion discussed in the House of Assembly last night [Dec 6], with the motion moved by Minister of National Security Michael Weeks. In a discussion that spanned hours, MPs from both sides of the aisle spoke in... Read more of this article
$49.26M In Financial Assistance In 2023/24
“Total payments to the Financial Assistance and Child Day Care Allowance clients increased by 2% in FY 2023/24 to $49.26 million as compared to $48.10 million paid out in FY 2022/23,” the Department of Financial Assistance report stated. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said,... Read more of this article
Minister On Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024
“I am tabling the Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024,essential legislation that underscores this Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s air quality,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “By strengthening air quality standards, we take decisive action to protect... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Dwight Jackson
Dwight Jackson, an independent candidate for Constituency 9 Smith’s West, joined Bernews for an interview, discussing a range of topics including education, sports, healthcare costs, reasons to vote for an independent candidate and more. Related Stories Video: Senator Mischa Fubler Officially Sworn In Video: Post Throne Speech Press Conference Video:... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On 2025 Cruise Ship Season
“The cruise ship season is projecting 179 cruise ship calls in 2025,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 6]. The Minister said, “In 2025, Mr. Speaker, we are projecting 518,510 passengers @95% occupancy, accounting for weather cancellations, similar to 2024. Also, in 2025, there is a reduction... Read more of this article
Minister To Attend Iconic Summit In Florida
Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport Owen Darrell will attend the Iconic Summit in Miami, Florida, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in partnership with Royal Caribbean International this weekend. A Government spokesperson said, “As part of the event, Minister Darrell will participate in a Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers... Read more of this article
