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Age Concern: No Mention Of Health Insurance
[Written by Don Burgess] Age Concern gives Government a ‘pass’ for the initiatives outlined in the Throne Speech but it’s “biggest regret” was there was no mention of dealing with the rising cost of health insurance. Claudette Flemming, executive director for Age Concern, said there were was obviously some thought given to the programmes outlined. “Overall,... Read more of this article
Photos: Convening Of Parliament Throne Speech
The Convening of Parliament took place on Friday morning [Nov 13], with Government and Opposition MPs gathering to hear Governor George Fergusson deliver the 2015 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The speech revealed a number of initiatives planned for the coming year including news that the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Greenrock Responds To 2015 Throne Speech
Environmental group Greenrock has responded to the recent Throne Speech, saying there was “some disappointment” that it “wasn’t as ambitious, from a sustainability perspective, as it could have been, however there were certainly things in there that we can welcome.” Greenrock Executive Director Jonathan Starling said, “Overall... Read more of this article
Disappointed No Provisions For Canal Upgrades
The Mill Creek Road businesses and residents who have expressed concern about the flooding in the area said they were “disappointed that provisions were not made in the Throne Speech for the canal infrastructure upgrades,” however added that they were “pleased that Government has agreed to present us with a plan by November 30.” Earlier... Read more of this article
Govt To Introduce Voting For Students Overseas
The Government will introduce amendments to permit registered voters studying abroad at recognised educational institutions to have the right to vote in absentia, it was announced in this morning’s [Nov 13] Throne Speech. The relevant portion of the Throne Speech said, “The Government, through the Ministry of Home Affairs, will introduce amendments... Read more of this article
Govt Legislation To Ban Dark Helmet Visors
The Government will introduce legislation to ban dark helmet visors, it was announced in this morning’s [Nov 13] Throne Speech. The relevant part of the Throne Speech said, “The Government will introduce legislation to ban dark helmet visors. The aim of the legislation will be to minimise and ultimately eliminate the use of dark visors. “A... Read more of this article
New Government Website Planned For Next Year
Today’s Throne Speech included news that the Bermuda Government will launch a new website to replace the current website at www.gov.bm, with the new website set to be launched in the second quarter of next year. The relevant portion of the Throne Speech said, “In the second quarter of 2016, the Government will launch a new website to replace... Read more of this article
Full Text, Video & Highlights: 2015 Throne Speech
Governor George Fergusson delivered the 2015 Throne Speech this morning [Nov 13], which lays out the Government’s plans for the upcoming year, with the speech revealing a number of initiatives planned for the coming year. The full speech is posted below as well as some extract highlights, and you can view our live blog of the Throne Speech here, and... Read more of this article
Live Updates: 2015 Throne Speech & Convening
[Updating] The Convening of Parliament will take place this morning [Nov 13], with Government and Opposition MPs gathering to hear Governor George Fergusson deliver the 2015 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. The proceedings are set to get underway at 11.00am, and the Government television station... Read more of this article
Greenrock’s Hopes For The Throne Speech
Greenrock said they looks forward to next week’s Throne Speech with “great optimism,” and said they would like to see a beverage container deposit bill, a ban on helium-filled mylar balloons, legislation introducing a mandatory minimum charge for all disposable single-use shopping bags and acommitment to establish a marine reserve in... Read more of this article
