Category: News
Minister Rabain On National Certification Program
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the Department of Workforce Development’s National Certification Programs, saying that a total of 793 persons have registered. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister Rabain said, “The National Certification programs for ‘designated occupations’ is a ‘critical component... Read more of this article
591 Births, 492 Deaths & 450 Marriages In 2016
Last year there were 591 births, 492 deaths and 450 marriages performed in Bermuda, Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown said in the House of Assembly The Minister was discussing the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2016, which he said “deals primarily with the vital statistics pertaining to the Island’s... Read more of this article
MPs Approve Cannabis Decriminalisation Bill
Last night MPs in the House of Assembly passed the Misuse of Drugs [Decriminalisation of Cannabis] Amendment Act 2017, which seeks to remove criminal sanctions for possessing under 7 grams of cannabis. The Bill’s Explanatory Memorandum said, ”This Bill amends the Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 to remove criminal sanctions for the possession... Read more of this article
House Passes Domestic Partnerships Bill
The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly last night [Dec 8], with the Bill seeking to replace same-sex marriage with a domestic partnership arrangement which can be entered into by both same-sex and heterosexual couples. Same sex marriage became legal following a Supreme Court decision in May 2017, when the court ruled in favour... Read more of this article
Video: Dec 9th Bernews Morning Newsflash
MPs approve Bill to decriminalize under 7 grams of cannabis, Domestic Partnerships Act passes in the House of Assembly, 1,556 people visited Emergency Department so far this year due to road accidents, Casino Gaming Amendment Bill passes in the House of Assembly, Government executing $135 million 18 month loan facility agreement with Bank of Butterfield,... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Casino Gaming Amendment Bill
The Casino Gaming Amendment Bill 2017 passed in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8] by a vote of 17 – 12, with Minister of Tourism & Economic Development Jamahl Simmons proposing amendments to the Bill before it was passed. The amendments to the Bill were to make clear that any direction be provided only in written form to insure that there... Read more of this article
30 Minute Video: Dec 8 ZBM Evening News
With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related Stories 30 Minute Video: Dec 30... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On St. Georges Hotel Project
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons provided an update on the progress of the hotel development in St. Georges in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], saying “the progress has been visible – the commitment to hiring Bermudian professionals is genuine – and the pledge to the people of St. Georges, and Bermuda’s overall... Read more of this article
Minister David Burch Updates On Bridge Plans
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on the plans surrounding bridge infrastructure in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], and also provided information on the contract awarded to Ramboll UK. “Infrastructure is crucial. Humanity is naturally pulled toward what sustains us, be that practical or amenable. Real infrastructure... Read more of this article
Ministry: 38 Bus Runs Cancelled On Friday
The cancellation of bus runs continue, with the Ministry releasing a list of bus cancellations for this afternoon [Dec 8] with thirty-eight bus runs cancelled. Related Stories Ministry: 4 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry: 2 Bus Runs Cancelled On Tuesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Wednesday Ministry: 3 Bus Runs Cancelled On Thursday Ministry:... Read more of this article
Opportunities For Space-Oriented Businesses
“The space industry presents real economic opportunities for forward-thinking, business-friendly jurisdictions,” Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], and “we should strive to become one of the most enabling economic jurisdictions for space-oriented businesses in the... Read more of this article
Govt’s Loan Facility With Bank Of Butterfield
The Government is executing a $135 million 18 month loan facility agreement with the Bank of Butterfield, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that “it must be noted that at this time Government has not borrowed $135 million but only is arranging a facility in place to borrow up to this amount.” Speaking the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
