Category: Politics
OBA: “Must Outline The Contingencies In Place”
“The National Security and Immigration Ministers must outline the contingencies in place to secure Bermuda’s borders and day-to-day life,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr. Richardson said, “Cyber attacks are nefarious but most importantly, they are life-threatening. Modern security is entirely dependent on information... Read more of this article
Amendments To Prevent Employers Retaining Tips
The proposed amendments to the Employment Act “will ensure that the practice of employers retaining tips and other gratuities earn by employees is discontinued,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Sept 22] the Minister said, ”I will be laying before this Honourable House... Read more of this article
De Couto On Premier, Leadership & More
“Bermuda got slammed by a massive cyber-attack, compromising Government systems and throwing everything into disarray,” OBA Senator Douglas De Couto said, adding “with this latest cyber threat, the Premier flies away, deserting his team, leaving others to clean up the mess. ” Senator De Couto — the Shadow Finance Minister... Read more of this article
Advanced Poll For Incapacitated Voters
An Advanced Poll for people eligible to vote in the Constituency 8 Smith’s South bye-election but who are unable “by reason either of illness, infirmity, or disability to travel to the election room on Polling Day” will be held on September 28th. The PLP’s Mischa Fubler and the OBA’s Ben Smith will run in the bye-election, which... Read more of this article
PLP: Does OBA Leader Support Marcus Jones?
[Updated] The PLP called on the OBA Leader Jarion Richardson “to let the public know where he personally stands on Marcus Jones’ candidacy and the comments that led to his resignation.” PLP Deputy Chairperson Lauren Hayward-Bell said, “It is unfortunate, yet not surprising, that the latest OBA Chair would double down on the OBA... Read more of this article
Senator Tucker On Hurricane Shelter Not Opening
[Updated] “Indications are that there are increased numbers of homeless people in Bermuda and the charities are hard pressed to keep up with the needs, so how is it that a government that claims to care about its people does not ensure that an emergency shelter, even a makeshift one is open during a hurricane,” OBA Senator Robin Tucker said. Senator... Read more of this article
Minister David Burch Attends CARIF Conference
The Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch, is attending the 7th Annual CARIF [Caribbean Infrastructure Forum] Conference in Miami, Florida from September 18 – 19th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Caribbean Infrastructure Forum Conference [CARIF] convenes regional and global leaders to engage in the planning, financing and construction... Read more of this article
PLP Statement On Marcus Jones’ Candidacy
[Updated] The PLP said they find it in “extreme distaste” that the OBA announced “disgraced former Senator Marcus Jones as the OBA candidate for Pembroke West,” citing his “controversial comments that caused him to resign from the Senate.” PLP Deputy Chairperson Lauren Hayward-Bell said, “The Progressive Labour... Read more of this article
Minister Darrell Attending Meeting In London
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell is attending the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting in London, from September 11 – 15, 2023. A spokesperson said, “The Commonwealth Youth Ministers Meeting is held every four years and is a forum that addresses youth policy for Commonwealth member states. This year, 2023, marks... Read more of this article
Youth Parliament To Commence 2023/24 Session
Youth Parliament Bermuda announced the upcoming 2023 commencement, with registration for the new session now open. A spokesperson said, “This unique and empowering program aims to cultivate the next generation of informed and engaged citizens by providing young Bermudians with an immersive learning experience in civics, parliamentary procedures, and... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day Message from Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson] Irrespective of occupation, just about every employee on the island enjoys some sort of benefit on the job, whether it be sick pay, maternity leave or vacation days; they were all conceptualised and fought for. They were not given– but created, argued, resisted and eventually established. There... Read more of this article
OBA Candidates Joseph Marable & Robin Tucker
The One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] has announced Joseph Marable as its approved candidate for Constituency 6, Hamilton West and Robin Tucker is the OBA’s approved candidate for Constituency 7, Hamilton South. Constituency 6 is currently held by the PLP’s Wayne Furbert, while the PLP’s Anthony Richardson is the current MP for Constituency... Read more of this article
