Category: News
Greater Discretion To Grant Relief For Investment
The Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Tourism Investment Act 2017, Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said, adding that the purpose is to permit the Minister “greater discretion under the Act in the grant of relief to developers and those investing in attractions, restaurants and hotels.” Speaking in the... Read more of this article
Video: BFRS Extinguish Vehicle Fire In Smiths
The Bermuda and Fire Rescue Service extinguished a vehicle fire in Smiths. A spokesperson said, “At 0412hrs [4:12am] a call was received via 911 reporting a fire at Cameron Close, Smiths Parish. Two fire appliances with a total of 8 personnel responded. “First appliance arrived at 0422hrs [4:22am] and upon arrival Bermuda Fire and Rescue... Read more of this article
Minimum Wage Order To Take Effect In June 1st
The legislation tabled in the House today sets the minimum hourly wage for Bermuda at $16.40, Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, adding that the “Order is due to take effect on 1 June 2023.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 24] the Minister said, “The Employment [Minimum Hourly Wage] Order 2023 which was... Read more of this article
Funding For Recruitment Of 24 More Firefighters
“The 2023/24 budget for the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service includes funding for the recruitment of 24 additional firefighters,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [March 24]. The Minister said, “An advertisement seeking applicants for the available positions closed on March 1st. The Bermuda... Read more of this article
Senator: Increase In Govt Fees Will Raise $3.3M
Senator Arianna Hodgson clarified her statement in the Senate, noting that the increases in Government fees will “result in $3.3 million in additional funds, not $21 million as stated.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Junior Minister of Finance, Senator Arianna Hodgson, is today clarifying a statement she made in the Senate... Read more of this article
Column: Dwayne Robinson On Hotel & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA’s Dwayne Robinson] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] Government has said it is putting forward legislation with more protection for the taxpayer than previous deals. A good headliner but are the taxpayers in Southampton being considered? There were discreet meetings held with the residents by Gencom, however constituents... Read more of this article
Auditor General Releases TA Program Report
Auditor General Heather Thomas today released a Report on the administration of Bermuda’s Travel Authorization program. A spokesperson said, “This report is her third public interest report supporting Parliament in its examination of the Government of Bermuda’s continuing response to the coronavirus [COVID-19]. “This report focuses on... Read more of this article
Jade Adderley: On A Fast Track To Success
[Written by Patrick Bean] “Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you’re the lion or a gazelle-when the sun comes up, you’d... Read more of this article
Motorsports Hall Of Fame Inductees Named
[Written by Stephen Wright] Icons from karting, street biking, dirt biking and powerboat racing will be inducted into the Bermuda Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute on Sunday [March 26]. The Bermuda Karting Club [BKC], the Bermuda Motocross Association [BMA], the Bermuda Power Boat Association [BPBA], and the Bermuda... Read more of this article
‘Lines Continued’ Features Artistic Family
‘Lines Continued’ in the Edinburgh Gallery at the Bermuda Society of Arts in City Hall, Hamilton brings together three artist members of the same family, Catherine Lapsley, her son Peter Lapsley and his wife Andrea Sundt. A spokesperson said, “‘This exhibition is open to the public from March 10 – 28. Featuring works that are a continuation... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [March 24] and it look to be a busy session with twelve statements scheduled and a number of Bills also listed, including the Fairmont Southampton Act 2023 and Gaming Amendment Act 2023. Statements listed on the Order Paper include the Amendments to the Tourism Investment Act 2017,... Read more of this article
Video: March 24th Bernews Morning Newsflash
House of Assembly in session today, Eater highlights lionfish & fishermen, CedarBridge teacher Tiffany Fox’s journey, rescued seal transported to USA, flight diverts due to medical emergency and Minister Jason Hayward congratulates BDA are some of the stories in this morning’s [March 24] Bernews Newsflash. The Bernews Morning Newsflash includes... Read more of this article
