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Official Notices Start Tomorrow On Govt Website
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform is reminding that effective tomorrow [Nov 1] the Official Gazette will be located at www.gov.bm. “This means that all Government Notices, Bermuda Regulations, and Government Legal Notices will be found on the government website,” the Ministry said. “The Ministry... Read more of this article
OBA On Proposed Medical Marijuana Plans
“Establishing a medical marijuana industry in Bermuda could be a job creator, but it is not without its challenges,” Shadow Minister of National Security Ben Smith said, with Mr Smith asking if ”the proper research about establishing medical marijuana as a viable industry in Bermuda been done.” Premier David Burt’s Comments Mr... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With OBA’s Nick Kempe
Shadow Finance Minister Nick Kempe is speaking with Bernews this afternoon [Oct 30], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Don Burgess, and you can tune in below. In September of this year the OBA announced that Mr Kempe would rejoin the One Bermuda Alliance where he would serve the Party’s new Senate leader, and he was also later announced... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Accelerate Processing Of Work Permits’
“Government must accelerate the timeliness of vetting and processing of work permit applications to help address some of Bermuda’s immigration challenges,” according to Sylvan Richards, the Shadow Home Affairs Minister. Mr Richards said, “In his address to the PLP conference the Premier stated ‘what we must do is move from... Read more of this article
Cost Of Premier Burt’s Trips To Washington & NY
A trip in September 2018 by Premier David Burt to Washington DC for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference and Meetings cost $3,412.78; while another trip to New York for the Concordia Annual Summit cost $1,888.67, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Congressional Black Caucus Meetings in Washington... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To Darrell Family
The PLP extended their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr. Gilbert Darrell, a former PLP MP and founder of the National Liberal Party. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party offers its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr. Gilbert Darrell. “Mr. Darrell, a former PLP MP and a... Read more of this article
Premier Burt’s Trip To Miami Cost $1,894.95
A trip earlier this month by Premier David Burt to Miami for the Bermuda Executive Forum cost $1,894.95, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from October 17 to 18, and the web page listing said, “The Premier traveled to Miami to open the first Inaugural Bermuda Executive Forum hosted... Read more of this article
PLP Re-Elect Walter Roban As Deputy Leader
[Updated] The PLP’s annual Delegates Conference continues, with the party set to elect their Deputy Leader, Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson this evening [Oct 26]. Premier David Burt is the only person standing for nomination for PLP Party Leader, however the Deputy Leadership position is being contested, with Scott Simmons running against... Read more of this article
Cannonier: ‘PLP Still Acting As If In Opposition’
“The PLP has now been in Government for almost 18 months yet it is still acting as if it were in Opposition, taking cheap shots at the OBA instead of concentrating on governing and fixing an economy that is steadily in decline,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said. Mr Cannonier — who was responding to Premier David Burt’s comments... Read more of this article
Premier’s Full Speech At PLP Conference
Immigration, business, jobs, economic inequality, medical marijuana, the cost of living, fintech, and technology were some of the topics addressed by Premier David Burt at the opening night of the PLP’s Delegates Conference. Premier Burt said, “There is a lot of talk recently about immigration. The fact is that in 2018 where the world is... Read more of this article
ACAMS Virtual Currencies Digital Assets Seminar
The Minister of National Security Wayne Caines was invited to give the keynote address at the ACAMS Virtual Currencies/Digital Assets and Beyond for Compliance Professionals seminar held yesterday [Oct 25] at Rosewood Bermuda. Minister Wayne Caines with representatives from ACAMS Virtual Currencies/Digital Assets and Beyond for Compliance Professionals... Read more of this article
Online ‘Citizens Forum’ To Provide Feedback
[Updated] Minister for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 25]. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: As a super simplified initial summary, the Minister announced the “official launch of the Bermuda... Read more of this article
