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Economic Development Department Formation
“The Cabinet has approved the creation of a new department that will be called the Economic Development Department,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. Premier Burt said, “This new department is being created by the fusion of three existing entities that are currently under the remit of the Cabinet Office.... Read more of this article
Minister: Wage Commission Members Appointed
Cordell Riley, Chris Furbert, Robert Stubbs, Philip Barnett, Martha Dismont and Craig Simmons will serve on the Wage Commission. This was announced by Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo in the House of Assembly today [Jan 31]. “This Government made a commitment to ‘commence consultation on the Joint Select Committee... Read more of this article
Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [Jan 31] and statements scheduled to be delivered include a Coronavirus update, Living Wage Update, Mary Prince Day, Formation of an Economic Development Department, Mutual Evaluation Report on Bermuda’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism Framework, and Crime... Read more of this article
Top Overseas Nursing Official Visits Bermuda
Today [Jan 30] the Minister of Health Kim Wilson met with Dr. David Charles Benton, Chief Executive Officer of the National Council State Boards of Nursing [NCSBN]. Dr. Benton is on-island to assist the Bermuda Nursing and Midwifery Council [BNMC] with strategy development in the areas of quality nursing and midwifery regulations and policy; recruitment... Read more of this article
Kempe: ‘I See No Vision To Stimulate Economy’
“The pre-Budget report has two glaring omissions – immigration reform and cutting Government expenditure,” Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe said today. Senator Kempe said, “There are still plans to raise taxes and introduce more taxes, as well as increase fees and charges making life even more expensive for Bermudians which is not... Read more of this article
Column: Bermudian Employment In Tourism
[Opinion column written by MP Jason Hayward] Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally. In Bermuda, the total direct, indirect and induced economic impact of the tourism sector has increased by 34% from $583 million in 2014 to $886 million in 2018 according to the Tourism Satellite Account. The total economic impact of Tourism represents... Read more of this article
$15,000 Loans For Seniors Home Modifications
Through the BHC and in conjunction with Age Concern, “families will be able to apply for interest free loans of up to $15,000 to support home modifications to promote their senior loved ones remaining at home as opposed to in rest home care,” Premier David Burt announced. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Jan 29], Premier Burt... Read more of this article
Space Sustainability Workshop Concludes
This week the Government of Bermuda and the Secure World Foundation hosted the Bermuda Space Sustainability Workshop 2020. The workshop, held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Wednesday and Thursday, brought together over 30 experts from Government, industry, research organizations and academia to discuss the importance of space... Read more of this article
Extraordinary Municipal Election On February 27
An extraordinary municipal election to fill the seat of Municipal Residents Councilor in St George’s will be held on Thursday, February 27th. A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George [CSG] would like to inform the public that an Extraordinary Municipal Election to fill the seat of Municipal Residents Councilor, will be held on... Read more of this article
DCFS Clarify Circumstances Of Care Orders
While noting that it is “inappropriate to comment on a specific child in care,” the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] provided general information on the circumstances which can allow the court to make a care order or supervision order. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] wishes... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Major Accomplishment For Bermuda’
Calling it an “excellent result and a major accomplishment for Bermuda,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson announced that an international standards setting body “confirmed that Bermuda is one of the global leaders in the fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and proliferation.” Minister Dickinson said,... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Discussion With AG Kathy Simmons
Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Kathy Lynn Simmons recently sat down with Bernews for a News & Views discussion, speaking with journalist Don Burgess about a range of topics related to medicinal cannabis. Attorney-General Simmons recently presented in the Senate the Medicinal Cannabis Bill and Regulations as a public consultation... Read more of this article
