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OBA: ‘Alarming Number Of Bus Cancellations’
“From the alarming number of cancellations recently, it seems that a number of buses remain on life support,” Deputy OBA Leader Leah Scott said, noting that “so far this month there have been almost 400 bus route cancellations.” Ms. Scott — the Shadow Minister of Tourism, Transport and Regulatory Affairs – said, “Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Bermuda Population Projections Report Released
From 2016 ‐ 2026, Bermuda’s population is projected to decrease from 63,791 to 63,680, the median age is projected to rise from 44.1 years to 48.6 years, and the proportion of seniors [65 years and older] is projected to climb from 16.9% to 24.9%. These were some of the statistics contained in the Bermuda’s Population Projections 2016 –... Read more of this article
Video: PLP Press Conference On ‘JetGate’
[Updated with OBA response] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 18] where they are discussing the ‘JetGate’ matter, and comments made by Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has... Read more of this article
Video: Proposing To Amend Labour Legislation
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown is holding a press conference this afternoon [Oct 18] about a labour initiative. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The Minister said that some employers are offering employment contracts that do not cover benefits like health insurance, social... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With Business Leaders In Miami
Mutual investment, business, and job-growth opportunities shared by Bermuda and Florida were the focus of talks held in Miami yesterday [Oct 17] by Premier David Burt and members of city and statewide chambers of commerce. The meetings with leaders of the Florida and Miami-Dade Chambers of Commerce were organised by the Bermuda Business Development... Read more of this article
Acting Premier: “Empty And Misleading Words”
“A chronic case of misleading, as usual,” Acting Premier Walter Roban said this evening [Oct 17] after Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier’s comments about the Retail Sales Index. “The Opposition Leader cannot reinvent OBA economic policies as part of his new strategy. The facts are that the enduring legacy of the America’s Cup to... Read more of this article
BEDC Sports Club Loan Programme Launched
In a joint Ministry initiative, the Minister of Economic Development & Tourism Jamahl Simmons and the Minister of Social Development & Sports Michael Weeks, participated in the launching of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] sports club micro loan initiative, at a seminar that took place at the BIU yesterday evening [Oct 16]. A... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Fall In Sales Should Set Bells Ringing’
“Another fall in the volume of retail sales should set alarm bells ringing,” Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said today, with Mr Cannonier going on to ask if the Government has a “plan to reverse this alarming drop.” His comments follow after the release of the Retail Sales Index earlier today, which indicated that the overall... Read more of this article
‘Help Achieve Affordable, Accessible Healthcare’
The Minister of Health Kim Wilson met today with members of the Health Financing Reform Stakeholder Consultation Group, which is tasked with providing feedback to the Government on “options being considered to help achieve affordable and accessible healthcare for all.” A Ministry spokesperson said, “The purpose of the Ministry’s... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With NBA Star Kevin Garnett
Premier David Burt recently met with NBA star Kevin Garnett, saying “he has recently become a fan of Bermuda and we look forward to exploring further opportunities for him to work with our young people and small businesses in Bermuda.” The Premier tweeted the photos below, saying, “I sat down with NBA Champion @KevinGarnett5KG as he... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Trumpets Little, While Many Struggle’
[Opinion column written by Michael Dunkley] I read with interest the Opinion by Senator Caesar titled “Been Busy Expanding Opportunities.” This article is another PLP media release that trumpets little while many Bermudians continue to struggle and lack opportunities. I am not surprised by the attack on the former OBA Government and, again in this... Read more of this article
NJ Media Report On Green’s JetGate Connection
[Updated] American political consultant Derrick Green‘s ties to the ‘Jetgate’ matter in Bermuda are in the New Jersey news, which follows after Mr Green was hired by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The article — titled “Murphy hired campaign aide who was part of investigation into secret Bermuda bank account” —... Read more of this article
