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Riddell’s Bay SDO Approved By Legislature
The Riddell’s Bay Special Development Order has been approved by both the House and the Senate. A Government spokesperson said, “Yesterday, Wednesday 22nd July 2020, the Riddell’s Bay [Warwick Parish] Special Development Order [SDO] 2020 was debated and approved by the Senate. “It had previously been debated and approved by the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Public Consultation Update: Regulated Cannabis
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons provided an updated “on the progress being made with advancing Government’s proposal for a local regulated cannabis regime” yesterday [July 22] in the Senate. Madame President, I am pleased to update this Honourable Chamber on the progress being made with advancing Government’s... Read more of this article
OBA Urge Govt To Start Health Campaign
“Government should strongly consider starting a comprehensive health education campaign aimed at those most at risk from Covid-19 in case there is a second wave of infections,” Shadow Minister of Health Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said. Ms Gordon-Pamplin said, “Given the experiences of some other jurisdictions and recommendations emanating... Read more of this article
Bill To Modernize The Jury Selection Process
The Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons announced the tabling of a Bill in the House of Assembly entitled ‘Criminal Code Amendment [No. 2] Act 2020’. A Government spokesperson said, “This Bill amends section 519 of the Criminal Code Act 1907 to modernize the jury selection process by providing parity between the Crown’s and the Defendant’s... Read more of this article
Dr Binns Commends Ministry Of Health Staff
Today, the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns issued the following statement expressing support of the Ministry of Health’s Public Officers. Dr. Binns said, “The last five months have been some of the most difficult and challenging that our Country has faced. Navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigating its associated risks... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Unfortunate’ Cabinet Was Not Reduced
It is “unfortunate” that the Premier did not “reduce the size of the Cabinet payroll,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said following the recent Cabinet changes. OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said, “It is unfortunate that the Premier chose not to show empathy to Bermudians suffering without jobs and facing a bleak future by missing... Read more of this article
Audio: Parliamentary Questions On Party At Blu
During Friday’s session in Parliament a series of questions were asked about the exemption granted for the party at Blu, with a number of queries posed during the 30-minute exchange. The party at Blu, in which people did not adhere to the Covid-19 regulations, resulted in the resignations of Zane DeSilva and Wayne Caines from Cabinet and the... Read more of this article
Minister: One Year Residency Certificate Policy
The Ministry will amend the eligibility for a One Year Residential Certificate to allow persons to work remotely from Bermuda, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister Hayward said, “The Ministry will amend the eligibility for a One Year Residential Certificate to allow persons who are... Read more of this article
Bill To Expunge Smaller Cannabis Convictions
The Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons announced the tabling of a Bill in the House of Assembly entitled ‘Expungement of Convictions Act 2020’. “The Bill will make provisions for an application process to remove, or ‘expunge’ historic criminal conviction records of persons convicted for simple possession of less than or equal to the statutory... Read more of this article
“Illegal Construction Of A Concrete Boat Dock”
“We are serious about addressing all the outstanding foreshore matters and our actions this week at Rocky Hill Park should leave no one in doubt about our determination to respond decisively to those who willingly flout the law,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister... Read more of this article
Make Commission Responsible For All Gaming
A Bill to make the Commission responsible for all forms of gaming in Bermuda was introduced by Premier David Burt, who said as ”we work to rebuild our economy from the ravages of a once in a century pandemic, a well-regulated local gaming industry will be one more avenue to assist in creating jobs, spurring economic activity and providing resources... Read more of this article
Minister: Public Register Of Beneficial Ownership
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson provided a “progress report regarding matters related to public access to beneficial ownership information for companies.” The Minister said, “”Presently, there are no global standards that require public registers of beneficial ownership... Read more of this article
