Category: Politics
Photos: Opening Of Parliament Throne Speech
The Convening of Parliament took place on Friday morning [Nov 3], with the 2023 Throne Speech to be delivered, outlining the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead, with Senators, Ministers, Members of Parliament and other dignitaries attending the proceedings. Related... Read more of this article
Photos: Budget Delivered In House of Assembly
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt delivered the 2023 Budget in the House of Assembly this morning [Feb 17], which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. For all our coverage of the 2023 Bermuda Budget click here and for ongoing live updates click here. Related Stories Cole Simons On Pre-Budget,... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: New Deputy Governor Sworn In
Earlier today [May 2] at a ceremony at Government House, Tom Oppenheim was officially sworn-in as the new Deputy Governor of Bermuda. When it was announced he would take over the position, the Government said, “Tom is currently Counsellor for Press, Public diplomacy and Programmes, at the British Embassy in Moscow. He has served in the British... Read more of this article
Photo Set II: 2020 Convening Of Parliament
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 6], with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2020 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The event took place in St George’s in order to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. The full speech... Read more of this article
Photos: Convening Of Parliament In St George’s
The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 6], with a special sitting in St George’s in order to mark the 400th anniversary of the first General Assembly being established in Bermuda in 1620. Governor John Rankin delivered the 2020 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The gallery below... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Celebrates Election Victory
People took to the streets in celebration last night [Oct 1] after the PLP recorded a landslide victory in the 2020 General Election by winning 30 of the 36 seats in the House of Assembly, representing 62.10% of the popular vote. The PLP entered the election holding a 25-11 majority, and held all their seats and won five more seats from the OBA, leaving... Read more of this article
Photos: New Cabinet Ministers Appointed
Renee Ming and Neville Tyrrell were sworn in as new Cabinet Ministers at a ceremony this afternoon [July 16] at Government House, with Minister Tyrrell appointed the Minister of Transport, Minister Ming been appointed Minister of National Security, and Premier David Burt assuming responsibility for Tourism. Speaking at the ceremony, Premier Burt said,... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Dickinson Delivers Budget
Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson delivered the 2020 Budget in the House of Assembly on Friday morning, which sets out the Government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. A live blog on the Budget can be found here, and all our coverage of the 2020 Budget here. Related Stories OBA: ‘Few Solutions To Resuscitate Economy’ PLP... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Burt & Circle Press Conference
[Updated] Premier David Burt is holding a press conference this afternoon [July 22], and we will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 20-minute replay is below Update 1.55pm: The press conference was to announced that Circle plans to launch a new subsidiary... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP “Wakanda Royalty” Gala Event
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] hosted their “Wakanda Royalty” Gala tonight [Nov 10] at the Fairmont Southampton as part of their 2018 Gala Weekend. The evening events began with a cocktail reception followed by the banquet which saw hundreds of attendees fill the room to near capacity. Premier David Burt and Cabinet Ministers were in attendance... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Speech From The Throne 2018
Social insurance contribution reform, eliminating most paper forms and single-use plastics by 2022, transforming existing post offices into customer service centres, and establishing a licensing regime to regulate domestic production of medical-grade cannabis products were some of the initiatives unveiled in this morning’s Throne Speech. The Convening... Read more of this article
Photos: Convening Of Parliament Throne Speech
[Updated with more photos] The Convening of Parliament took place this morning [Nov 9], with Governor John Rankin delivering the 2018 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. Social insurance contribution reform, eliminating most paper forms and single-use plastics by 2022, transforming existing post offices... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP Host Rally & Family Fun Day
[Updated with photos] The PLP is hosting a Family Fun Day and Rally today [June 3] at Paget Primary School, with the event taking place in advance of this week’s by-elections in Paget East and Warwick North East, which are set to take place on Thursday. The 36-minute live video replay is below: The PLP said, “There will be remarks from... Read more of this article
Photos: Government Meet With BIU Officials
Members of the Government recently met with the BIU, with the Government posting the photos below online and saying, “Premier David Burt, Minister Walter Roban, Minister David Burch and Attorney-General Kathy Simmons met with Bermuda Industrial Union officials recently.” Related Stories Column: Grant On Tripartite Social Dialogue Union... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP Hold Black Tie Gala Banquet
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] held their Black Tie Gala last night [Nov 18] at the Fairmont Southampton where attendees were treated to performances by a live local band and other local entertainers. The evening events began with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6:00 pm and the banquet started at approximately 7:30 pm. President and Chairman... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier & Minister Attend CBCF In DC
Premier David Burt and Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons, are currently in Washington DC attending the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation [CBCF] Annual Legislative Conference Weekend. “The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference [ALC] is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global... Read more of this article
