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Video: Interview With IND Candidate Cire Bean
Cire Bean — who was an independent candidate for the bye-election in Constituency 36 Sandys North — joined Bernews for an interview with the possibility of having overseas voting for students, policies that affect the youth of Bermuda, the local real estate market, and the potential benefits of having an independent representative in Parliament... Read more of this article
1988 US-Bermuda Tax Treaty Archived
“As Attorney General, I am both honoured and delighted to ensure this foundational document is safeguarded for future generations,” said the Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson. A Government spokesperson said, “Last week, Minister Wilkerson officially transferred the original 1988 US-Bermuda Tax Treaty to the Bermuda... Read more of this article
PLP Announce Arianna Hodgson As Candidate
The PLP announced that Senator Arianna Hodgson will be their candidate for Constituency 25 Warwick North East. A spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] is proud to announce Senator Arianna Hodgson as its candidate for Constituency 25 in the upcoming General Election. This announcement comes as the PLP continues to build on its... Read more of this article
Bermuda And Ghana Sign ‘Landmark MOU’
Last week, Bermuda “signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding [MOU] on Economic, Trade, and Technical Co-operation with the Republic of Ghana,” the Government said. A Government spokesperson said, “In a two-part process, the MOU was first signed in Ghana by the Honourable Abena Osei-Asare, Minister of State of the Ministry of Finance... Read more of this article
Adams On Govt Mortgage Guarantee Programme
“With a 5% interest rate, families with a $600,000 mortgage save over $550 per month, while those with a $1 million mortgage save over $700,” Junior Minister of Finance Jache Adams said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29]. In providing an update on the Government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, Mr Adams — who is the Junior Minister... Read more of this article
National Security Minister On BerDin Meeting
“The 2024 Annual Meeting of the Bermuda Drug Information Network [BerDIN] was hosted by the Department for National Drug Control,” Minister of National Security Michael Weeks said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29]. The Minister said, “BerDIN is comprised of individuals who either represent themselves or an agency, with the objective... Read more of this article
Minister On UNESCO’s Advisory Mission
“I rise this morning to announce receipt and tabling in this House of the Report of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization more commonly known as UNESCO’s Advisory Mission to Bermuda’s own World Heritage Site – the Historic Town of St. George’s and Related Fortifications,” Minister of Public Works David... Read more of this article
Minister On College Finances & Strategic Plan
“As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bermuda College, I am pleased to lay the 2023/24 audited financial statements before the Honourable House of Assembly,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29]. The Minister said, “As reflected by the audited 2024 financial statements,... Read more of this article
Minister Roban On Climate Change Report
“Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is affecting Bermuda today and it is projected to continue with potentially far-reaching consequences for all of us who call Bermuda home,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29]. The Minister said, “Recent events have highlighted the unprecedented... Read more of this article
Premier On 2024 Joint Ministerial Council
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent trip to London for the Joint Ministerial Council. The Premier’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, and the public will be aware of the annual trek to the UK required of Premiers, Chief Ministers,... Read more of this article
Photos: ANSGB Assembly & Award Ceremony
The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] held its Electoral General Assembly and the Sports Volunteer Recognition Awards were presented. A Government spokesperson said, “The Association of National Sports Governing Bodies [ANSGB] successfully held its Electoral General Assembly Meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the... Read more of this article
PLP Community Connect Event On December 3
The PLP announced Community Connect with Attorney General Senator Kim Wilkerson to be held on Tuesday, 3rd of December, at Warwick Workmen’s Club, starting at 6:30pm A spokesperson said, “This event will see the Attorney General speaking to her role in exploring opportunities to build a more restorative and rehabilitative approach to justice... Read more of this article
