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Sir John Swan To Be Inducted As National Hero
Sir John Swan will be formally inducted as Bermuda’s newest national hero, Premier Michael Dunkley announced today, saying that “Sir John’s significant involvement, participation and leadership in the business arena, the world of politics and helping our community make him most worthy of the designation of a National Hero.” Premier Dunkley... Read more of this article
Video: Cash Back Programme Provides $140,000
As part of the Cash Back for Communities initiative, the Minister of National Security Jeffrey Baron presented $140,000 in funds to nine local organizations that are doing good works in the community. The Cash Back for Communities initiative takes the proceeds of crime, seized by law enforcement, and converts that cash into grants to community organizations. The... Read more of this article
Panel Discussion On Immigration Reform Bill
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Panel Discussion on immigration on June 16th, with panelists to include CURB’s Lynne Winfield, economist Craig Simmons, and Phil Butterfield. The announcement said, “In recent months, the bill, known as ‘Pathways to Status’ has caused a stir in the community, with strong views and... Read more of this article
Video: MP Rabain On Govt Work Permit Numbers
After the Opposition asked in the House of Assembly how many work permits have been issued for motor mechanics, electricians, welders and landscape gardeners, MP Diallo Rabain said they were “totally shocked” that the Government has issued 217 permits since 2013 for these categories. Speaking outside the House on Friday, Mr Rabain told Bernews,... Read more of this article
Youth Town Hall Meeting Set For June 22nd
Generation Next is inviting the public to attend a Youth Town Hall Meeting to be held at 5.45pm on June 22nd in the Dr. E.F Gordon Hall at the Bermuda Industrial Union building, with the speakers set to include John Barritt, Destinee Taylor, Aminah Simmons, Eron Hill and others. “We believe that it has become overwhelmingly important, that young... Read more of this article
Bill To Allow For Sewerage Taxes To Be Imposed
The Hamilton Sewerage Amendment Bill was brought before the House of Assembly, with the Bill seeking to allow sewerage taxes to be imposed on units that outside the municipal area of the City of Hamilton if the units are connected to the Corporation’s sewerage system. Speaking outside the House on Friday, Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons... Read more of this article
Moody’s Downgrades Bermuda’s Rating To A2
Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Bermuda’s issuer and senior unsecured ratings to A2 from A1, and said the outlook remains stable. In response to the downgrade, Minister of Finance Bob Richards said, ”Given the momentum we continue to gain in reducing the deficit, as outlined in the government medium-term expenditure framework,... Read more of this article
Minister Gibbons Trip To RIMS Cost $2146.55
A trip in April 2016 by Minister Dr Grant Gibbons to San Diego to attend the annual RIMS conference cost $2146.55, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Sunday, April 10, 2016 – Wednesday, April 13, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Minister accompanied the Premier... Read more of this article
Photos: Protesters At Airport Roundabout, Road
A handful of protesters can be seen at the roundabout located at the airport entrance this morning [June 4] holding signs objecting to the airport redevelopment project. There are also two protesters on Kindley Field Road, as well as signs placed on the road side, with one saying “Stop the airport project,” while another says “Stop... Read more of this article
Partnerships And Companies Amendment Act
Today [June 3] in the House of Assembly, Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons introduced the Partnerships and Companies Amendment Act 2016, which was supported by the Opposition PLP. Minister Dr Grant Gibbons’ Comments Minister Gibbons said that “prior legislative reforms relating to partnership governance were approved by the... Read more of this article
Minister: ‘Cybersecurity Is A National Priority’
Today [June 3] in the House of Assembly, Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons discussed efforts to address cybersecurity, saying that he met with leaders from both the public and private sectors as “acknowledging the multitude of cybersecurity risks and preparing to face them is a national priority.” Minister Gibbons said, “Individuals,... Read more of this article
Ministry Moves To Resolve West End Bus Issue
Since becoming Minister of Tourism, Transport & Municipalities, Senator Michael Fahy said he has taken note of a number of complaints from west end commuters that there are not enough seats heading east on morning bus runs on the Number 8 route out of the Dockyard. The Minister stated, “Cruise ship passengers have filled the seats on some morning... Read more of this article
