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Court Ruling: Matthie vs Ministry Of Education
[Updated] Justice Stephen Hellman issued a Supreme Court ruling this morning on the matter of Harry Matthie v. the Minister of Education and the Commissioner of Education, Minister of Education Wayne Scott said today, adding that “on behalf of the Ministry of Education, I am pleased that this on-going dispute is now at an end.” Minister... Read more of this article
Health Minister: Regulation Of Nursing Homes
Minister of Health & Seniors Jeanne Atherden provided an update on the regulation of rest homes and nursing homes, saying that although she is “pleased with the progress to date in improving standards within care homes, there is still much work to be done in this area, and with the long term care system as a whole.” “Currently... Read more of this article
Minister Gibbons Trip To New York Cost $248
A trip last month by Minister Dr Grant Gibbons to New York City to attend the America’s Cup World Series Event cost $248.46, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Wednesday, May 04, 2016 – Monday, May 09, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Minister accompanied the... Read more of this article
Premier: Proud Of Effort To Withstand Hurricanes
We are “very proud of our efforts” to withstand hurricanes, Premier Michael Dunkley told the New York Recovery & Resilience Leadership Forum, saying that our pastel cottages with white roofs “are picture-perfect, but they also provide highly secure shelter in the most ferocious storms.” The Premier was one of the speakers... Read more of this article
Video: RenRe & Premier Ring NYSE Closing Bell
The Bermuda flag graced the iconic New York Stock Exchange this afternoon [June 2] as the NYSE welcomed Premier Michael Dunkley and executives and guests of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. to ring the closing bell to highlight their 20th Anniversary of listing and the New York Recovery and Resilience Leadership Forum. The New York Recovery & Resilience... Read more of this article
Reminder: Cabinet Office Relocating On June 6th
The Government has reminded the public that, effective June 6th, 2016, the Cabinet Office will be temporarily relocated from Front Street to Innovation House on Reid Street. A spokesperson said, “As a reminder to the public, effective June 6th, 2016, the Cabinet Office will be temporarily relocated at Innovation House, 46 Reid Street, Hamilton. “The... Read more of this article
GREAT: Dellwood, Port Royal Students Graduate
The expansion of the GREAT [Gang Resistance Education And Training] programme to a “wider audience of Bermuda’s young people strengthens the message of positive lifestyle choices at every opportunity,” said Minister of National Security Jeff Baron after participating in GREAT graduations at Dellwood and Port Royal. Minister... Read more of this article
Premier To Participate In Forum In New York
The Cabinet Office is advising that Premier Michael Dunkley is in New York from June 1 – 3, to participate in the New York Recovery & Resilience Leadership Forum. The forum, which is being hosted by Renaissance Re, takes place tomorrow, June 2, at the iconic New York Stock Exchange [NYSE]. The event brings together academics, scientists, conservationists... Read more of this article
Column: Are We Full Hot Or Just Fullish?
[Opinion column written by Larry Burchall] Fact is often stranger than fiction. Started happening in Bermuda in 2004. Thirteen years later, in 2016, still happening. Here’s a simple explanatory scenario. You’re at a bar drinking Heinekens with a drunk sailor beside you. He is also drinking ‘Heinies’. Every time the sailor’s glass empties,... Read more of this article
Deadline For Submissions: Immigration/Adoption
The Consultative Immigration Reform Working Group is inviting the public to submit any additional information as it pertains to immigration and adoption by Friday [June 3] as it is their intention to have their policy on adoption formulated by June 10th. The statement said, “The Consultative Immigration Reform Working Group would like to thank... Read more of this article
Column: Reverend On Religion & Gay Rights
[Opinion column written by Reverend John-Anthony Burchall] I am a 46-year-old Bermudian who lives in and among those deciduous leafy enclaves that ring Washington DC, the capital of the most powerfully imperial nation in the world. I am also a Black Bermudian whose ancestors came to our island against their will. They mingled with my Pequot forebears... Read more of this article
PLP & OBA On Employment Committee Motion
The PLP said they are “disappointed that the OBA rejected our effort to reach across the political aisle” and “rejected a PLP motion to form a Joint Select Committee to inquire into strategies needed to facilitate the creation of new jobs,” while the OBA said the “economy is turning to allow for significant job creation”... Read more of this article
