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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
Bob Richards On UK & Bermuda Relationship
The British Parliament “passed legislation that clearly violates” the Bermuda Constitution, the FCO “continuously succumbs to the stereotyping of the Territories,” and Bermuda has been “early adopters of all the evolving global standards of tax and beneficial ownership information sharing.” These were some of the... Read more of this article
Another Fake Politician Account On Facebook
[Written by Don Burgess] Another Bermuda politician has had one of her social media accounts copied. There is a fake Facebook account of OBA MP Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. The false profile has just eight followers while the real account has more than 700 friends. Ms Gordon-Pamplin told Bernews, “I have recently received several notifications that... Read more of this article
Video: Disaster Risk Reduction, Mitigation Team
Kelly Trott from HM Customs, Troy Furbert from the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service, Dean Rubaine from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, Lyndon Raynor from the Bermuda Police Service, and Team Leader Steve Cosham will serve on the Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team, it was announced today. Minister of National Security Wayne Caines was joined by... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Been Busy Expanding Opportunities’
[Opinion column written by Junior Minister for Tourism Senator Crystal Caesar] Since winning the General Election of 2017, the PLP, under the Ministry of Economic Development and Tourism has been busy providing opportunities for the people of Bermuda. These are opportunities for all Bermudians; the people who entrusted us with leading our island home. The... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘PLP Is Taking Credit For Previous Govt’
“The PLP will continue to parrot the Trump Administration’s playground antics; taking credit for the previous Government’s achievements while failing to deliver on their own promised outcomes,” newly appointed One Bermuda Alliance Chairperson Simone Barton said today. PLP Statement Speaking last week in response to Ms Barton’s... Read more of this article
Oct 18: “We The People” Premieres In Bermuda
The Queen Group & BUEI Films are inviting Bermuda residents and visitors to attend a special screening of the film We the People: A Re-evolution of Economics and Politics that explores “how we can bring peace to the world, featuring inspirational minds from Bermuda and around the world.” A spokesperson said, “The Queen Group has... Read more of this article
Video: Nasdaq Interviews Premier David Burt
“We will continue to build on that legacy of having an excellent reputation, but also making sure that we can be a centre of innovation,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said during a recent interview with Nasdaq. Asked how the fintech plans plays into the future of Bermuda, Premier Burt said, “I would say that it plays... Read more of this article
Delegation To Attend Business Forum In Miami
More than 50 senior industry representatives will join Bermuda Government and regulatory leaders taking part in next week’s Executive Forum in Miami, showcasing the island as a leading finance centre for LatAm and global business. Organised by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA], the complimentary full-day event takes place Thursday, October... Read more of this article
‘Increase Benefit Of Solar Technology Installation’
In order to “assist homeowners whose properties and systems fall on the lower end of the ARV scale,” the Government has updated the rebate program to “increase the benefit of solar technology installation for these individuals.” This was announced by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban and Director of the... Read more of this article
Scott: Where Are Fintech Jobs & Opportunities?
The America’s Cup ”brought employment opportunities and significant economic benefits to Bermuda,” OBA Deputy Leader Leah Scott today, before asking “where are the jobs and economic opportunities” from Fintech. She went on to suggest that “Bermuda should request that the Government produce a preliminary economic... Read more of this article
