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Opposition Leader’s Response To Pre-Budget
“As the Premier brings forward the first budget under the new PLP government it must be noted that the OBA has left the Bermuda economy on solid financial footing,” Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said this evening. Ms Atherden’s statement comes in advance of the 2018/19 Budget, which will be delivered by Premier and Minister of... Read more of this article
PLP To Host Founders Day, Drum Major Awards
The PLP will be hosting their annual Founders’ Day and Drum Major Awards Luncheon on Sunday [Feb 18] at Willow Bank Conference Centre, with MP Chris Famous to serve as the speaker for this year’s event. “The Progressive Labour Party invites members, party supporters and the public to attend our 54th Annual Founders’ Day and Drum Major... Read more of this article
Proposed Changes To The Mental Health Act
The Health Ministry has released the Mental Health Act Review Consultation Paper detailing proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act, and feedback on the proposals should be provided by February 28th. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Feb 12], Minister of Health Kim Wilson said, “The Ministry of Health proposes a phased approach... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Burch On Waste Management
[Updated] Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch is holding a press briefing this afternoon [Feb 12] to discuss waste management matters. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime the live video of Minister Burch’s press conference is below. Update 3.16pm: We will update with the Minister’s full remarks as able, however... Read more of this article
One Hour Video: Pre-Budget Panel Discussion
[Updated] Bernews will be live streaming a panel discussion with Bermuda College Economics Senior Lecturer Craig Simmons, Chamber of Commerce President John Wight, and former Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood today [Feb 12], where the trio will discuss the upcoming 2018/19 budget, which is set to be delivered this Friday. This budget will be the... Read more of this article
MP Dunkley: ‘I Am More Than Willing To Attend’
I “answered questions in the House while I was the Premier” and am “more than willing to attend before a duly constituted Parliamentary Joint Select Committee,” former Premier Michael Dunkley said, adding that “anything that MP Famous says that is contrary to this is a figment of his imagination or his prevarication.” Mr... Read more of this article
Bermuda’s Population & Housing Census Report
Bermuda’s civilian non-institutional population stood at 63,779 persons, the median age of the population increased from 41 to 44 years, the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7%, and the number of dwelling units increased to 28,192 units. These statistics were revealed as Minister of Government Reform Lovitta Foggo provided highlights of the... Read more of this article
Minister Rabain On Training Program Initiatives
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9], Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain said provided an update on some of the training program initiatives designed to “improve the quality and efficiency of Bermuda’s workforce through training and re-training.” The Minister spoke about training and assessments for... Read more of this article
Minister Wayne Caines On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spoke about the recently held Safer Internet Day in the House of Assembly today [Feb 9], saying that the day “encourages our seniors to navigate this digital world while practicing cyber safety in their interactions.” Minister Caines said, “On Tuesday of this week, 80 people gathered to learn,... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Truth About Dec 2 Must Be Revealed’
[Opinion column written by MP Chris Famous] On December 1, 2017, the House of Assembly agreed to establish a Parliamentary Joint Select Committee to carry out an inquiry into the events of, and leading up to, December 2nd, 2016. This Committee is tasked to: 1. “to inquire into the events as aforesaid as thoroughly as may be; 2. to bring closure... Read more of this article
House Of Assembly In Session Today
After being on break since late last year, the House of Assembly is scheduled to be in session today [Feb 9], and items on the Order Paper include Consideration of the Tucker’s Point Resort Residential Development Special Development Amendment Order 2017, statements on the Cost of Living Commission, Census Preliminary Report, Safer Internet Day, and... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Minister Lovitta Foggo
Minister of the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform Lovitta Foggo is speaking with Bernews this afternoon [Feb 8], sitting down for a live interview with journalist Jeremy Deacon. The 42-minute live video replay is below: Related Stories Video: Interview With Atherden & Scott Video: Interview With Minister Wayne Caines Video:... Read more of this article
