Hashtag: #2022ThroneSpeech
Column: Tessitore On Throne Speech & Youth
[Opinion column written by approved OBA candidate Sophia Tessitore] After listening to the Government’s 2022 Throne Speech, it has become increasingly clear to me that despite its lackluster 1000 Day Plan and Education Authority, the Progressive Labour Party Government is woefully unprepared and unwilling to meet the needs of Bermuda’s youth. As... Read more of this article
Video: Opposition’s Throne Speech Response
Opposition Leader Cole Simons delivered the formal response to the 2022 Throne Speech in the House of Assembly, addressing a wide range of issues including the global economy, the domestic economy, Bermuda’s taxation system, tourism, small business, international business, immigration and labour, education, youth and sports, families and children,... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Burch & Minister Darrell
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 16] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and... Read more of this article
Video: Premier & Ministers Hold Town Hall
Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain are holding a community engagement meeting this evening [Nov 15] to discuss the Government’s recently delivered 2022 Throne Speech and you can watch live below. The 1 hour and 42-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Video: Minister Burch &... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Roban & Minister Furbert
[Updated] Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban and Minister of Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert are holding a press conference this morning [Nov 14] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech initiatives. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded... Read more of this article
Premier & Ministers To Host Town Hall On Nov 15
Premier David Burt, Minister of Health Kim Wilson and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain will host a community engagement meeting on Tuesday [Nov 15] to discuss the Government’s recently delivered 2022 Throne Speech. A Government spokesperson said, “On November 15, at 6.30 p.m., the Premier & Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt,... Read more of this article
Minister Hayward: Throne Speech Initiatives
The Ministry of Economy and Labour will focus implementing a minimum wage, creating a Department of Labour, expanding the child daycare allowance and continuing with financial assistance reform, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking at a recent press conference, Minister Hayward said, “I am pleased to stand before you today to share the... Read more of this article
Minister Campbell: Throne Speech Initiatives
“As outlined in last Friday’s Throne Speech, the Government’s role is to provide the legislation that will support a tourism recovery,” Minister of Tourism and the Cabinet Office Vance Campbell said. Minister Campbell said, “Like so many other countries, Bermuda continues to shake off the effects of the last two years of radical... Read more of this article
Transport Minister On Throne Speech Initiatives
The Ministry is working on the legislation changes to make the digital fare options available to the public, will embark on a National Electric Vehicle Policy and Strategy which will set out a plan to phase out the sale and importation of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 and regulations will be drafted for auxiliary bicycles to allow for... Read more of this article
Minister Wilson On Throne Speech Initiatives
Universal health coverage continues to be a key objective, professional registration process for health professionals will be streamlined as the Bermuda Health Council transfers its systems to a blockchain-enabled online platform, and the Government will introduce pesticide safety regulations, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at a recent... Read more of this article
Minister Weeks: Throne Speech Initiatives
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks delivered remarks to highlight the initiatives for the Ministry of National Security as outlined in the 2022 Throne Speech. Minister Weeks said, “I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the initiatives for the Ministry of National Security as outlined in the 2022 Throne Speech. “I will initially... Read more of this article
Video: Premier & Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Premier David Burt and Minister of Education Diallo Rabain are holding a press conference this afternoon [Nov 7] to discuss the 2022 Throne Speech. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Update 6.16pm: The Premier’s full statement... Read more of this article
OBA: Was The Announcement ‘Just A Ploy’?
“This omission from the Throne Speech leaves the community wondering if the recently announced Bermuda-based airline was just a ploy,” Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson said. Ms. Jackson said, “Last year, Government’s Throne Speech “injected the Transport Ministry into the airline industry to pursue air service development... Read more of this article
OBA: CPI Timing Was ‘Awfully Convenient’
The publication of the Consumer Price Index “immediately after the Throne Speech seems awfully convenient,” OBA Deputy Leader Jarion Richardson said, adding that the Government must explain why it “was delayed.” Mr Richardson said, “The publication of the July 2022 Consumer Price Index immediately after the Throne Speech... Read more of this article
Photos: 2022 Convening Of Parliament
The Convening of Parliament took place on Friday morning [Nov 4], with Deputy Governor Tom Oppenheim delivering the 2022 Throne Speech, which outlines the Government’s Legislative Agenda for the year ahead. You can view our live video replay of the Throne Speech here, and all our coverage of the 2022 Throne Speech here. Related... Read more of this article
OBA Leader: Throne Speech ‘Lacked Substance’
The 2022 Throne Speech was “empty and lacked substance and clearly shows that the PLP has lost its connection with the residents on this island, and truly has no real plan for their futures,” Opposition Leader Cole Simons said today. Mr. Simons said, “I would have loved to stand here this afternoon and say to you that today’s Throne... Read more of this article
