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Condolence Book Available For Ernest DeCouto
From Wednesday, January 3 to Friday, January 5, a Condolence Book will be available for signing at the Cabinet Office to pay respects to the late Speaker of the House Ernest DeCouto. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda joins the community in extending sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Hon. Ernest David... Read more of this article
Video: BBC Newsbeat On Domestic Partnerships
The BBC Newsbeat programme has produced an online video about Bermuda’s Domestic Partnership Act, with the video featuring Winston and Greg Godwin-DeRoche, the couple who filed the legal challenge which paved the way for same sex marriage in Bermuda earlier this year. The Domestic Partnerships Act passed in the House of Assembly and then passed... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Premier David Burt
[Christmas message from Premier David Burt] There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As I reflect on those words during this holiday season, I have to pause and acknowledge the significant contribution that my family has played in my life. I must recognize the value of the small,... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Opposition Leader
[Christmas message from Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden] It is my honour as Opposition Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance, to offer my very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to Bermudians near and far and to all Bermuda residents. Christmas provides the perfect opportunity for us all to pause, reflect, and celebrate the things that we cherish.... Read more of this article
Christmas Message From Governor John Rankin
[Christmas message from Governor John Rankin] I have now served in Bermuda for a full year and I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from all those whom I have met since my arrival, both officially and unofficially. A lot has happened in those 365 days; there have been times of celebration and some times of sorrow. There have been many... Read more of this article
Fiscal Responsibility Panel Report Released
“Debt service now accounts for 17% of government spending and is the single largest item of expenditure” and “deficit and debt reduction should remain a high priority,” the Bermuda Fiscal Responsibility Panel said, with their third annual assessment having been completed, and set to be laid before the legislature when Parliament... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister & MPs Visit Businesses
The Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons and area MPs Renee Ming and Kim Swan visited with business owners in the Town of St George. “The historic town is decked out with festive Christmas decorations, and the lively atmosphere is perfect for holidays cheer. With only a few days left for shopping St. George businesses are... Read more of this article
Senior Islanders’ Centre Christmas Luncheon
EY Bermuda said they were very pleased to sponsor the Bermuda Senior Islanders’ Centre Christmas lunch for the ninth consecutive year. Over 100 of the island’s senior citizens were present, along with members of the EY team and students from The Berkeley Institute. Standing Left to Right: Jessel Mendes of EY, Governor John Rankin, David Brown of... Read more of this article
Premier Extends Condolences: DeCouto Family
Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt extended his condolences to the family and friends of the late Ernest DeCouto, the former Speaker of the House. Premier Burt said, “On behalf of my ministerial colleagues, I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Ernest DeCouto. “He worked diligently for his constituency for some... Read more of this article
FCO: Disappointed, Matter For Bermuda Govt
“While the UK Government is disappointed with the implications of this Bill, this is a matter for the Bermuda Government acting within the terms of the Bermuda Constitution and in accordance with international law,” the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office [FCO] said in regards to the Domestic Partnerships Act. The Domestic Partnerships Act passed... Read more of this article
Video: Premier On Cost Of Living Commission
The costs of living and the costs of doing business is what is “crushing us, and we have to find a way to improve that,” Premier and Finance Minister David Burt said, adding that we need to look at how “efficiencies can actually drill down to the consumer.” These were some of the comments from Premier Burt when he sat down with Bernews... Read more of this article
Daily Mail: Johnson “Under Pressure” On Bill
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is “under pressure to veto a ban on same-sex marriage on the British overseas territory of Bermuda,” the UK’s Mail on Sunday is reporting. “For the law to take effect, it requires the signature of British Governor John Rankin, which is normally a formality. Before the Governor can ‘withhold... Read more of this article
