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Panel Discussion On Corporation Of Hamilton
Bernews will be hosting a News & Views panel discussion at around noon today [May 22] with Mayor Charles Gosling and Patrick Cooper set to discuss various aspects related to the Corporation of Hamilton. The panelists will be discussing the matter with journalist Don Burgess, and we will update this article with the live video at around noon today,... Read more of this article
Senate: Order Of Business For May 22nd
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [May 22] and Bills listed on the Order Paper include the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2019, and there are also a number of announcements listed on the Order Paper. The Order of Business follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Minister Lightbourne Visits Constituents Senate: Audio & Order... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With RFA Mounts Bay Captain
Premier David Burt met with Captain Macanley of the RFA Mounts Bay on Sunday afternoon [May 19], for a tour of the ship which is currently docked on Front Street. A Government spokesperson said, “On Sunday afternoon, Premier Burt met with Captain Macanley of the RFA Mounts Bay, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary cargo ship. The Premier was accompanied by... Read more of this article
Minister DeSilva’s Trip To Miami Cost $1,838
A trip in April 2019 by Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva for the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami cost $1,838.00, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from April 8, 2019 – April 11, 2019, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Minister Zane DeSilva attended... Read more of this article
Column: Issues ‘Too Important For Partisanship’
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] It will very soon be my one year anniversary as an elected MP. People often ask me how I am finding it up on the Hill. My first year as the newest member of the House has certainly been interesting, sometimes frustrating, and, occasionally, profound. The legislation is probably the most “interesting”... Read more of this article
Column: Open Letter To President Of South Africa
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Dear Mr. President, I am writing to offer you and your team best wishes, following your recent mandate for a new term, as a result of the just-completed General Elections in South Africa. I do so, on behalf of a group of Bermudians, listed below. The group of us are only a small representation of the many Bermudians... Read more of this article
House Speaker: “Let’s Not Go Down There Again’
After MP Rolfe Commissiong tried to repeat his comments that Sir John Swan was ‘tap dancing’, Speaker of the House Dennis Lister interrupted him saying “let’s not go down there again”, adding that maybe he was “wrong last week for letting you go as far as you did go.” During the previous week in Parliament,... Read more of this article
Premier: Strategic Intent For Government Reform
“I am pleased to table for the consideration of this Honourable House a document that sets out this Government’s strategic intent for government reform,” Premier David Burt said in the House of Assembly. “This planning framework serves as the starting point towards the building of a comprehensive roadmap to realise Government Reform,”... Read more of this article
Kempe On EU Removing Island From Tax List
“Bermuda has consistently demonstrated its commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing, therefore it was regrettable that a ‘minor technical omission’ led to a major fail,” Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe said. Senator Kempe said, “In addition to the potential reputational damage and inhibition... Read more of this article
Govt Seek Feedback On Work Permit Policies
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 17], Minister of National Security Wayne Caines provided an ”update of the proposed changes to work permit policies which begins with assessing jobs currently listed in the closed, restricted, special and open job categories. The Minister said, “This government recognizes the importance of including... Read more of this article
Six Documents Tabled In Parliament Today
Six documents were tabled in the House of Assembly today [May 17] including the 2019 Transport Green Paper, the 2017 BDIC Annual Report, the Bermuda Public Accountability Board 2018 Annual Report, the Government Reform February 2019 Report, the Premier, Ministers and Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Bill 2019, and the Taxes Management [Large Ship Infrastructure... Read more of this article
Minister: 2019 Transport Green Paper Released
The 196-page 2019 Transport Green Paper has been released, which was “designed to stimulate debate on a range of options for strengthening the transportation sector to better plan for the future.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [May 17], Minister of Tourism and Transport Zane DeSilva said, “The Government undertook to conduct... Read more of this article
