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Video: Interview With Minister & DPT Director
Minister of Transport & Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of Public Transportation Roger Todd are speaking with Bernews this afternoon [Oct 25] about the bus service, sitting down for a live interview with journalist Don Burgess, and you can tune in below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 28-minute replay is below Related... Read more of this article
Furbert: “Everyone Should Pay Their Fair Share”
“This Government is committed to helping all people, not just the wealthy who can find loopholes in systems to serve their financial needs,” Junior Minister of Finance Wayne Furbert said, adding that “if you are paid more, through salary, bonuses, profit-sharing or partnership fees, it should all be taxed.” His comments follow... Read more of this article
2.5 Hour Video: PLP Host Delegates Conference
The PLP is holding their 53rd annual Delegates Conference under the theme of ‘Building a Better & Fairer Bermuda, The Next Chapter’, with the event getting underway this evening [Oct 24] with the Opening Night at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall. The Conference will continue until October 26th, with the Party also set hold leadership elections... Read more of this article
OBA: Confidence Down Due To Mixed Message
“Business confidence has plummeted due to mixed messages and actions emanating from the PLP members in Government,” according to Shadow Finance Minister, Nick Kempe. “Sometimes it’s destabilizing messaging by front and back benchers alike that the Premier allows to fester unchecked for too long before finally correcting, and sometimes... Read more of this article
Premier Burt Meets With Royal Caribbean CEO
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt met with Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain to “discuss the company’s ties with Bermuda.” Royal Caribbean cruise ships make dozens of calls to Bermuda each year, with the Anthem of the Seas and Grandeur of the Seas regular callers to the island all season, while some of Royal Caribbean’s... Read more of this article
OBA: Goal To Increase Our Working Population
“It is imperative that the Government seek meaningful immigration reform that includes, as its goal, an increase in Bermuda’s working population,” Shadow Home Affairs Minister Sylvan Richards said, adding that “it is critical for the survival of our country.” His comments follow after the release of the Bermuda’s Population Projections... Read more of this article
Minister: Systematic Approach To Fintech Growth
38 companies have incorporated in Bermuda and approximately 50 more companies “are in the pipeline,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said, adding that while people may want the fintech plans to “happen overnight,” they cannot as there are steps to be taken, however the government is using a “systematic approach”... Read more of this article
Minister Recognizes Census Data Collectors
Minister Lovitta Foggo recently recognized members of the community who assisted with the 2016 Census data collection. According to an online post by the Government, Minister Foggo thanked Tomika Harrell, Pamela Minors, Dawnette Somner, Naomi Fox, Judith Welch and Ron Farier for completing at least 200 questionnaires for the 2016 Population and Housing... Read more of this article
‘Ministry Will Work To Achieve Some Resolution’
Following today’s withdrawal of labour by Electricity Supply Trade Union members who work at BELCO, Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown confirmed that the Ministry “had been in discussions with the ESTU.” “This dispute has emphasized the importance of the issues at stake and where possible, this Ministry will work to bring the parties... Read more of this article
Two Hour Video: ‘Living Wage’ Panel Discussion
“The Living Wage – Relief is on the Way” panel discussion took place this evening [Oct 18] and you can watch the two-hour video of the presentation below. Panelists include statistician Cordell Riley, Rev Nicholas Tweed, MP Rolfe Commissiong, and Family Centre Executive Director Martha Dismont, while MP Kim Swan is moderating the discussion.... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Gala Weekend From Nov 9 To 12
The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] will be holding their 2018 Gala Weekend from Friday, November 9 to Monday, November 12. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party will be holding our 2018 Gala Weekend from November 9-12, and invite our members, supporters and friends to join us in celebration. “Founded in 1963, we are Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Official Gazette Notices To Move To Gov.bm
The Ministry for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform is advising that on November 1st the Official Gazette will move to the government website. “This means that all Government Notices, Bermuda Regulations, and Legal Notices will be found at www.gov.bm,” the Ministry said. “The Ministry notes that some Government... Read more of this article
