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Minister Burch’s Trip To Jamaica Cost $1,768
A trip in December 2017 by Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch to Jamaica for the Caribbean Infrastructure Forum cost $1,768, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from December 11, 2017 – December 12, 2017, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Public Works travelled... Read more of this article
Minister Walter Roban Tours Fuel Plant
Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban was escorted on a tour of the Sol Petroleum Bermuda plant on Ferry Road in St. George’s by General Manager Jonathan Brewin and other company officials. He was joined by Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Aideen Ratteray Pryse. Sol is a leading provider of fuel... Read more of this article
Governor Gives Assent: Domestic Partnerships
[Updating] The Governor has given assent to the Domestic Partnership Act 2017, Government House has just confirmed, meaning the legislation can now take effect. In a statement this afternoon [Feb 7], Governor John Rankin said, “After careful consideration in line with my responsibilities under the Constitution, I have today given assent to the... Read more of this article
Video: Michael Weeks Sworn In As New Minister
[Updated] A new Minister is scheduled to be sworn-in later this morning [Feb 7], with the Government confirming via an online posting that the “new Minister of Social Development and Sports will be sworn in at Government House today at 9am.” The new Minister will replace Zane DeSilva who previously served as Minister of Social Development... Read more of this article
Premier Impressed By Prospect School Assembly
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt attended Prospect Primary School’s Black History Month Assembly, calling it a “great start” to his week, saying the students impressed him. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Attending Prospect Primary School’s Black History Month Assembly was a great start to my week.... Read more of this article
Premier On 60/40 Rule & Business Structure
“The challenge is the structure of how Bermuda is set up; we allow people to earn money here, but we don’t allow them to reinvest the money which they earn here inside of our economy,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said. In reply to a question at the recent Pre-Budget Public Forum, Premier Burt said, said, “The biggest... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes 13 New Fire Service Recruits
The Minister of National Security Wayne Caines recently joined the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service to welcome 13 new recruits to Recruit Course 2018, which the Ministry noted is the “first Recruit Course in 20 years to include a female recruit among its ranks.” During his visit, Minister Caines took the opportunity to stress the importance... Read more of this article
Videos: BDA Executive Forum In London, UK
Bermuda’s Premier, regulator and leaders of Bermuda’s global business sector highlighted the breadth, advantages and significant economic impact of the island’s financial market during an awareness-raising cross-industry forum held in London late last year by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. “The day-long BDA Executive Forum... Read more of this article
‘Budget Will Be Focused On Economic Growth’
The upcoming 2018/19 Budget will be focused on “economic growth,” Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said, adding that “we weren’t elected to continue the policies of the past” and “we have to make the investments which are required for growth.” In reply to a question at the recent Pre-Budget Public... Read more of this article
Students To Assist Seniors On Safer Internet Day
Minister of National Security Wayne Caines highlighted the upcoming Safer Internet Day for Seniors which will be held on Tuesday [Feb 6], and will see high school students on hand to assist seniors with any questions they have about their devices and technology at an event at Cathedral Hall. In highlighting the event earlier today, the Minister —... Read more of this article
Governor Presents Book At Ocean View
The Governor recently presented for permanent display at the Ocean View Golf Course a copy of the memoirs of Major-General Sir Julian Gascoigne, entitled A Modern Major General, which was donated by Sir Julian’s daughter, Merida Drysdale. At Government House to receive the memoirs were Cheryl-Lynne Thompson, Ann Symonds, and Gary Venning, all... Read more of this article
ICO Ruling Impacts BTA’s Salary Disclosures
[Updated] Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez has issued Decision 01/2018, which “reversed a decision by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to withhold the entire record” in response to a request made under the PATI Act for records related to employee compensation. “The Information Commissioner ordered disclosure of information... Read more of this article
