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PLP On Independents, Coalitions & More
“Bermuda doesn’t need a chaotic coalition of convenience comprising independents, the OBA’s junior partner, the FDM and the OBA,” the PLP said. A spokesperson said, “For the second time in a year, a government made up of independent members of Parliament in the Cayman Islands is teetering on collapse. “In November 2023, the... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Attends Forum In Barbados
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is attending the XVI Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean from 30 October to 1 November 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The theme for this year’s Forum is ‘Resilience in Action: Social Policies to Navigate Uncertainty in... Read more of this article
Bermudiana Resort To Convert To Rentals
A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built... Read more of this article
OBA & PLP On Caricom Membership & More
“Beyond a general feel-good, this Government doesn’t seem to know why it is even joining Caricom,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, while the PLP said “instead of being distracted by the OBA’s fearmongering, the PLP is focused on building a fairer Bermuda for Bermudians.” OBA Statement Mr Richardson said, “This Government... Read more of this article
Azores President Bolieiro To Visit Bermuda
President of the Azores José Manuel Bolieiro is set to visit Bermuda to help celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the first arrival of Portuguese emigrants to Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The “175th Portuguese Commemorations Committee” wishes to let the public know that the President of the Azores, José Manuel Bolieiro, will be visiting... Read more of this article
Bermuda Mourns Passing Of Senator Robinson
[Updated] Following the passing of Government Senator Leslie Robinson, the Premier expressed his ‘profound sadness’ and said it is heartbreaking to mourn her loss. Premier David Burt said, “This is an unimaginable tragedy which has shocked so many of us to the very core. Bermuda has lost an eminently qualified professional woman who had... Read more of this article
Photos: Nevis Premier Holds Town Hall Meeting
The Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley held a Town Hall meeting during his trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The meeting is aimed at all citizens of Nevis and St. Kitts who currently live in Bermuda and those persons who may be curious about Nevis. The session will offer information about visiting Nevis and about investment opportunities... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes Nevis Premier Mark Brantley
Premier David Burt welcomed the Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley to the Cabinet Office. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that the relationship between Bermuda and St. Kitts & Nevis is deeply rooted in shared history and cultural ties. In fact, many Bermudians can trace their ancestry back to St. Kitts and Nevis, following the... Read more of this article
Column: Neblett On Tips, Laws, Govt & More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Carl Neblett] The Employment [Protection of Employee Tips and Other Gratuities] Amendment Act 2023 [the “Amendment Act”] and the Procedural Guidance for determining the distribution of tips and other gratuities came into effect on 1st March 2024. It was stated then that the Amendment Act passed in 2023 ensured... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On Premier’s Comments
“If Premier Burt wants a fairer Bermuda – he needs to stop wasting time complaining about the ‘combined opposition’ and start fixing the problems that his government created,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said. Mr Richardson said, “Bermudians must have listened to Premier Burt’s comments to PLP party delegates wondering if he’s... Read more of this article
Nevis Premier To Host Town Hall On October 25
The Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, will host a Town Hall meeting on a trip to Bermuda this Friday [Oct 25] from 4.00pm to 7.00pm at Christ Anglican Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Premier of Nevis, the Hon. Mark Brantley will host a Town Hall meeting on a trip to Bermuda this Friday. “The event, hosted by the Honorary Consul of St. Kitts... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Annual Delegates Conference
[Updated] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding their annual Delegates Conference this evening [Oct 23] at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Centennial Hall, under the theme ‘The Power of One.’ PLP Party Chair Dawn Simmons previously said, “‘The Power of One’ reminds us that while individual contributions may seem small, together they create... Read more of this article
