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Minister & ABIR Discuss Immigration Reform
Yesterday [Dec 5], the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Permanent Secretary Collin Anderson met with President and Chief Executive Officer, John Huff and Director of Policy and Regulation, Suzanne Williams of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] to discuss immigration reform and work permit applications. Minister... Read more of this article
Video: Education Minister Press Conference
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [Dec 6] which the Ministry said was “regarding an update on Bermuda Public Schools.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The Minister spoke about recent challenges and discussions with the Union,... Read more of this article
OBA Calls For Explanation From Former Minister
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier has called for a “personal explanation” from former Minister Michael Weeks about the allegations that children in care were mistreated, while the PLP has said they “support the government’s commitment to a thorough investigation that ensures that the interests of our children are protected.” OBA... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Minister Kim Wilson
Minister of Health Kim Wilson is speaking with Bernews this afternoon [Dec 5], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Don Burgess to discuss topics including the cost of healthcare, and you can tune in below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 24-minute replay is below If you want to listen ‘on the go’, you can also access... Read more of this article
Column: UK Parliament, Bermuda’s Register Law
[Opinion column written by OBA MP Scott Pearman] With our Premier in London meeting with the UK Overseas Territories Association, this may be an appropriate moment to reflect on Bermuda’s current relationship with the UK. There are times when Bermuda’s Premier [or Finance Minister] needs to politely disagree with our UK counterparts – to ensure... Read more of this article
‘Need To Resolve Bermuda’s Passport Issue’
Premier David Burt and Minister Walton Brown met with Her Majesty’s Passport Office in London where they discussed the “urgent need to resolve Bermuda’s passport issue.” A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today, during the Joint Ministerial Council meetings in London, Premier the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP and Minister for the... Read more of this article
Senate: Order Of Business For December 5th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [Dec 5] and Bills before the Senate include the Customs Tariff Amendment [No. 3] Act 2018, the Debt Collection Act 2018, and the Merchant Shipping Amendment Act 2018, while the announcements listed on the Order Paper include the Annual Report of the Human Rights Commission for the Year 2016 and 2017. The... Read more of this article
Premier Attends OT Association Meeting In UK
Yesterday Premier David Burt and Minister for the Cabinet Office Walton Brown joined with members of the UK Overseas Territories Association [UKOTA] at a Political Council Meeting in London, as they discussed ”key issues impacting the United Kingdom’s overseas territories.” Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “I joined... Read more of this article
Meeting: School Principals, Ministry & BPSU
A meeting took place this afternoon [Dec 3] with the “Minister of Education, Acting Commissioner, Permanent Secretary; and school principals and BPSU representative,: the Ministry of Education has confirmed. Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said: “This afternoon I met with the school principals who wanted to share further on some of the... Read more of this article
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Earlier today, Ageing and Disability Services [ADS] of the Ministry of Health had a meet and greet in Front of the National Library in Hamilton to commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Since 1992, the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities [IDPD] has been annually observed on 3 December around the world.... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Roban On Draft Bermuda Plan
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban is holding a press conference this afternoon [Dec 3], with the Ministry saying the press conference will be regarding a matter involving the Department of Planning. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 7-minute... Read more of this article
Minister Dickinson’s Trip To UK Cost $7,788.96
A trip in November 2018 by Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson to attend the Vista Tech Teach-In International Conference in the UK cost $7,788.96, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 4, 2018 – November 7, 2018, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Finance... Read more of this article
