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Video: Press Conference On Motorcross Event
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch and the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Senator Owen Darrell are holding a press conference this morning [Dec 12] to discuss the “Pink Sand Scrambling” motocross event that will be held there Sunday, 15 December. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the... Read more of this article
OBA Senator On Govt PATI Amendment
The OBA “voted against the Government’s PATI Amendment Act, which weakens and restricts PATI,” Senator Douglas De Couto said. Senator De Couto said, “Bermuda’s Public Access to Information Act [PATI] is an important tool to increase the Government’s accountability and transparency to the people of Bermuda. That’s why in the Senate... Read more of this article
Column: Wayne Caines On Violence Reduction
[Opinion column written by MP Wayne Caines] Today, I write as a former Minister of National Security, but more importantly, as a son of Bermuda, a witness to its pain, and a believer in its promise. I have walked the streets marked by the scars of gang violence. I have looked into the eyes of grieving mothers, burdened by sorrow yet still holding hope.... Read more of this article
‘Dignity, Equality, And Justice For Every Person’
“Today, on Human Rights Day Dec 10th , we pause to reflect on the importance of dignity, equality, and justice for every person in Bermuda. These principles remain at the heart of the Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors’ work to protect and promote the rights of all individuals,” Minister of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors... Read more of this article
Senate: Order Of Business For Dec 11th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Dec 11], and the statements listed on the Order Paper include one on MakerSpace, the Release of the Climate Change Study entitled “Bermuda and Climate Change: Impacts from Sea Level Rise and Changing Storm Activity” and the 2023-2024 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance. The... Read more of this article
Govt Unveils MakerSpace At CedarBridge
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport officially opened Bermuda’s first MakerSpace at CedarBridge Academy on December 5. A Government spokesperson said, “The ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the Hon. Owen Darrell, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, marked a significant step forward in fulfilling the Government’s commitment to supporting... Read more of this article
Ministry Updates On Scaur Hill Safety Project
The Ministry of Public Works said the Scaur Hill safety enhancement project is “now expected to be completed ahead of schedule, potentially by the end of February 2025, weather permitting.” “This project demonstrates our commitment to infrastructure improvement and safety,” said Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Caribbean Forum In Barbados
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban attended the 2024 High-Level Caribbean Forum held on December 3rd at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The Forum, hosted by the International Monetary Fund [IMF] in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, focused on the theme “Managing... Read more of this article
$49.26M In Financial Assistance In 2023/24
“Total payments to the Financial Assistance and Child Day Care Allowance clients increased by 2% in FY 2023/24 to $49.26 million as compared to $48.10 million paid out in FY 2022/23,” the Department of Financial Assistance report stated. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert said,... Read more of this article
Minister On Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024
“I am tabling the Clean Air Amendment Bill 2024,essential legislation that underscores this Government’s steadfast commitment to safeguarding Bermuda’s air quality,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said, “By strengthening air quality standards, we take decisive action to protect... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On College Annual Report
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bermuda College, I am pleased to table the 2023/24 annual report in accordance with section 8[2] of the Bermuda College Act 1974,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, As we celebrate the... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Dwight Jackson
Dwight Jackson, an independent candidate for Constituency 9 Smith’s West, joined Bernews for an interview, discussing a range of topics including education, sports, healthcare costs, reasons to vote for an independent candidate and more. Related Stories Video: Senator Mischa Fubler Officially Sworn In Video: Post Throne Speech Press Conference Video:... Read more of this article
