Category: Politics
![Minister Hayward Recognises Workers’ Day Minister Hayward Recognises Workers’ Day](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2018/05/BTUC-President-Jason-Hayward-Bermuda-May-2018-TC.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Minister Hayward Recognises Workers’ Day
“Today Bermuda joins with the world to celebrate International Workers Day, we recognize the many sacrifices made and successes gained because of the perseverance of the workers in our country,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Minister Hayward said, “I thank you all for your selflessness in the part that you play in sustaining... Read more of this article
![West End & St David’s Schools To Remain Open West End & St David’s Schools To Remain Open](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/02/bermuda-education-graduation-generic-5fUjJEfk-TWFB.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
West End & St David’s Schools To Remain Open
[Updated] Minister Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference today [May 1] where he is expected to make an announcement about arish Primary Schools. We will have additional information later on, and you can tune in and watch live below. Update: The Minister announced that West End Primary School and St David’s Primary School will both remain... Read more of this article
![Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’ Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2019/02/Sir-John-Swan-Bermuda-February-2019.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Sir John Swan: ‘Encourage Independent Thinkers’
“I believe the way forward, at this moment in our history, is for us to encourage independent thinkers,” so that “by the time we come to the next national election, we will have many putting their names forward,” Sir John Swan said. Sir John Swan — a former Premier — said, “I am sincerely grateful to so many... Read more of this article
![Minister Attends Ocean Conference In Greece Minister Attends Ocean Conference In Greece](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/04/Minister-Walter-Roban-At-9th-Our-Ocean-Conference-April-2024.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Minister Attends Ocean Conference In Greece
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban represented Bermuda at the 9th Our Ocean Conference held in Greece, which concluded yesterday [April 17]. A Government spokesperson said, “Started by the U.S. Department of State in 2014, the former Secretary of State and U.S. Presidential Climate Advisor, John Kerry, gave a keynote address at this year’s... Read more of this article
![Country Code Will Change From GBR To BMU Country Code Will Change From GBR To BMU](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/04/BMU-Code-Passport-Bermuda-April-2024.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Country Code Will Change From GBR To BMU
The Ministry of Economy and Labour announced “the restoration of the Country Authority Code in the Bermuda passports,” stating that “effective April 30, 2024, the country code will change from GBR to BMU.” During a special Handover Ceremony in Montreal Canada, which was hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation... Read more of this article
![OBA Voices Support For West End Warriors OBA Voices Support For West End Warriors](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2020/02/Ben-Smith-Bermuda-Feb-2020-Thumb.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
OBA Voices Support For West End Warriors
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has voiced its support for the West End Warriors, with the Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith saying that a ”One Bermuda Alliance government would not close the school.” The OBA’s Ben Smith said, “The One Bermuda Alliance would again like to voice its support for the West End Warriors as they... Read more of this article
![Minister: Economy Grew By 8.3% Year-Over-Year Minister: Economy Grew By 8.3% Year-Over-Year](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2018/05/BTUC-President-Jason-Hayward-Bermuda-May-2018-TC.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Minister: Economy Grew By 8.3% Year-Over-Year
“During the 3rd quarter of 2023, Bermuda’s economy grew by an estimated 8.3 per cent year-over-year after adjusting for inflation,” Minister for Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Minister Jason Hayward said, “Bermuda’s economy continues to expand and demonstrate positive economic performance. During the 3rd quarter of... Read more of this article
![OBA Announce Maurice Foley As Candidate OBA Announce Maurice Foley As Candidate](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/04/Maurice-Foley-Bermuda-April-16-2024-xfb.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
OBA Announce Maurice Foley As Candidate
The OBA announced that Maurice Foley will be their candidate for Constituency 3, St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “Maurice is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background spanning finance, technology, tourism, and community development. Armed with a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications and a master’s degree in management,... Read more of this article
![Reinstatement Of BMU Code To Passports Reinstatement Of BMU Code To Passports](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2016/07/Bermuda-Crest-generic-TC-09823423.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Reinstatement Of BMU Code To Passports
Premier David Burt will travel today to Montreal, Canada, to the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organisation [ICAO], where “he will take part in a ceremony that will confirm the reinstatement of the BMU code to Bermuda’s British Overseas Territories Citizens [BOTC] passports,” the government said today. A Government... Read more of this article
![Column: OBA’s King On Bye-Election & More Column: OBA’s King On Bye-Election & More](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/03/Robert-King-Constituency-10-Bermuda-March-2024-Thumb.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Column: OBA’s King On Bye-Election & More
[Opinion column written by Robert King] To some, it may have come as a surprise to see me entering the political ring as the candidate for constituency 10, Smith’s North. But for those who know me, you know that besides being a man who carries himself with the utmost integrity, I am passionate about advocating for the betterment of the people of Bermuda. While... Read more of this article
![Sir John Swan On Bye-Election, Politics & More Sir John Swan On Bye-Election, Politics & More](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2020/02/Sir-John-Swan-Bermuda-February-2019-TWFB.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Sir John Swan On Bye-Election, Politics & More
“I am prepared to stand for election in the Smith’s North Constituency 10 bye-election as an independent, but I will not act as a spoiler,” Sir John Swan said, adding that “I will run only if I feel that a significant number of the voters of Smith’s North want the sort of change that I stand for.” The bye-election has been... Read more of this article
![DeSilva Appointed Parks Commission Chairman DeSilva Appointed Parks Commission Chairman](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/07/MP-Zane-DeSilva-generic-TWFB.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
DeSilva Appointed Parks Commission Chairman
MP Zane DeSilva has been appointed as the chairman of the National Parks Commission. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will recall that late last year, the Cabinet Office issued a call for interested residents to serve on Government Boards and Committees. “The Government is pleased with the response received and takes this opportunity... Read more of this article
![C10 Smith’s North Bye-Election On May 22 C10 Smith’s North Bye-Election On May 22](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2021/11/bermuda-election-vote-generic-3452510.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
C10 Smith’s North Bye-Election On May 22
The Constituency 10 Smith’s North bye-election is scheduled to take place on May 22, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, the Acting Governor Tom Oppenheim issued a Writ of Election for Smith’s North Constituency 10. The public will recall that earlier this week, the Parliamentary Registry Office [PRO] announced that a Bye-Election for... Read more of this article
![New Version Of Blue Prosperity Plan Released New Version Of Blue Prosperity Plan Released](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2023/01/BANNER-ocean-Water-Bermuda-banner-generic-bn-3535.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
New Version Of Blue Prosperity Plan Released
Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan has just been released to the public, with officials saying that the new version “incorporates extensive stakeholder, public, and scientific feedback collected over the past year.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s updated Blue Prosperity Plan, designed to conserve and sustainably manage Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
![Red Tape Reduction Consultation Until April 30 Red Tape Reduction Consultation Until April 30](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/04/Launch-of-Red-Tape-Reduction-Consultation-Bermuda-April-2024.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Red Tape Reduction Consultation Until April 30
The “Red Tape Reduction Consultation,” aimed at streamlining regulations, runs until April 30, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that there is still time to submit feedback in the “Red Tape Reduction Consultation”, which is currently live at www.forum.gov.bm. “Last month, the Premier and Minister... Read more of this article
![ICO Decisions On Police Service & Health Ministry ICO Decisions On Police Service & Health Ministry](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2016/03/ICO-information-commisioners-office-generic-098423.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
ICO Decisions On Police Service & Health Ministry
Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued three decisions on March 25 and 27, 2024, involving the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] and the Ministry of Health Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “On 25 and 27 March 2024, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued three decisions. Decisions 10/2024 and 11/2024 involved the Bermuda... Read more of this article