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2024/25 Budget Passed In House Of Assembly

2024/25 Budget Passed In House Of Assembly

The House of Assembly voted to pass the Government’s 2024-2025 Budget. A PLP spokesperson said, “The House of Assembly voted unanimously in support of the Progressive Labour Party Government’s 2024-2025 Budget. We have been grateful for the outpouring of support that our Budget has received from the community, the business sector and... Read more of this article

OBA & Govt Comment On Passing Budget

OBA & Govt Comment On Passing Budget

The “Government was not able to pass its budget at the end of the Budget debate in Parliament” as they “failed to bring the required Appropriation Act to Parliament,” Shadow Finance Minister Senator Doug De Couto said, while the Ministry of Finance said his statement was “another weak and shameless attempt by the Opposition... Read more of this article

Column: MP Jason Wade On Budget & More

Column: MP Jason Wade On Budget & More

[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jason Wade] Last week the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIC], Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIR], Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTR] all recently expressed their support for... Read more of this article

“PATI & The People’s Budget: Now What?”

“PATI & The People’s Budget: Now What?”

The “PATI & The People’s Budget: Now what?” discussion will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Information Commissioner Gitanjali S. Gutierrez and media personality Jamel Hardtman invite the public on Wednesday, 6 March at 6:00pm AST to join PATI & The People’s Budget: Now what? Keeping your government... Read more of this article

Opposition Leader On Consultant Costs

Opposition Leader On Consultant Costs

“The PLP Government spent an eye-watering $41 million,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, asking “what are these consultants doing to justify $41 million dollars of our money?” A spokesperson said, “The budget debate has revealed that last year the PLP Government splashed out over $40 million of taxpayers’ money... Read more of this article

Video: Ministers Darrell & Furbert On Budget

Video: Ministers Darrell & Furbert On Budget

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell and Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinèe Furbert held a joint post-Budget press conference today. Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said, “Good Day Bermuda, Today I will share with you the key initiatives that will be supported by the 2024/25... Read more of this article

Govt Welcome Comments From Business Entities

Govt Welcome Comments From Business Entities

The Government today “welcomed the collective endorsement of the 2024/25 Budget Statement by leading business entities, including the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers, Association of Bermuda International Companies, Bermuda Business Development Agency, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, and Bermuda International Long-Term Insurers and... Read more of this article

Column: Tyrrell On Budget, Budget Reply & More

Column: Tyrrell On Budget, Budget Reply & More

[Opinion column written by MP Neville Tyrrell] The OBA’s response to the 2024 Budget Statement is predictable. While most Bermudians are hoping for Bermuda’s success and hoping for the elevation of conditions for Bermuda’s working and middle class, the OBA seems to be determined to promote a “doom and gloom” narrative and... Read more of this article

Video: OBA Leader Delivers Budget Reply

Video: OBA Leader Delivers Budget Reply

One Bermuda Alliance [OBA] Leader Jarion Richardson delivered the Opposition’s Reply to the Budget in the House of Assembly today [Feb 23], responding to the 2024 Budget. Your screen will automatically refresh with the latest updates: [le id="3"] Related Stories Video: OBA Press Conference On Budget Govt Welcome Comments From Business Entities Column:... Read more of this article

KPMG Releases 2024/25 Budget Snapshot

KPMG Releases 2024/25 Budget Snapshot

Following Premier David Burt’s presentation of the 2024/25 budget on Friday [Feb 16], KPMG has released its analysis and commentary on the budget highlights. A spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt presented the 2024/25 budget on Friday, February 16, 2024. The Government has presented a balanced budget for the first time in over 20 years... Read more of this article

Video: Minister Rabain & Minister Furbert

Video: Minister Rabain & Minister Furbert

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain and Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert convened a joint post-Budget press conference today [Feb 22], presenting key allocations and initiatives outlined in the 2024 Budget. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, “Good day, Bermuda, “I am thrilled to stand before you today to outline our vision and... Read more of this article

Senator Robinson On OBA Budget Reply

Senator Robinson On OBA Budget Reply

The Opposition is set to present their reply to the 2024 Budget, which will show the OBA’s alternative views on managing the island’s finances, Opposition Senator Dwayne Robinson said, adding that it “will outline our fiscal outlook as well as our social conscience.” Senator Robinson said, “The Opposition is set to present... Read more of this article