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Modernizing Bermuda’s Bribery, Corruption Laws
Speaking today [May 20] in the House of Assembly, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Trevor Moniz provided an overview of Government’s intention to modernize Bermuda’s laws relating to bribery and corruption. Minister Moniz said, “Bermuda has made tremendous efforts in recent years to combat economic crime of all kinds, particularly... Read more of this article
Consolidated Fund Financial Statements Tabled
Today [May 20] in the House of Assembly, Minister of Finance Bob Richards tabled audited financial statements relating to the Consolidated Fund for the year-ended March 31, 2015, which provide information on the financial position, operations, change in net debt and cash flows resulting from the activities of the Government. Minister Richards said,... Read more of this article
Over $3 Million On School Maintenance & Repair
“It is anticipated that over $3 million will be spent in this fiscal year by the Ministry of Public Works on Government schools maintenance and repair,” Minister of Education Wayne Scott said in the House of Assembly today [May 20]. Minister Scott said, “Recognizing the importance of education, the Government believes that it is imperative... Read more of this article
Minister Richards: ‘Must Be Level Playing Field’
“We made it clear that we do not support double standards that allow those dominant countries that make the rules to have lower standards than small countries that are required to abide by these rules” as “there must be a level playing field,” Minister of Finance Bob Richards said in the House of Assembly today [May 20] The... Read more of this article
PLP Sandys Branches Constituency Clinic
The Sandys Branches of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party will be hosting their monthly Political Surgery/Clinic this Saturday May 21 at the Warren Simmons Memorial Field starting at 10.00am. “MPs Dennis Lister, Kim Wlson, Michael Scott and Jamahl Simmons will be on hand to answer questions, address your concerns and receive your feedback,”... Read more of this article
PLP To Kick Off Annual Week Of Activities
The Sandys Branches of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party will kick off their Annual Week of Activities this Sunday May 22nd at 4.00pm with a Community Church Service at the Somerset Methodist Church on Long Bay Lane. “The Guest Speaker at the Community Church Service will be Somerset Cricket Club President Alfred Maybury,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
Live Updates: Airport Project Protest/Presentation
[Updated] Minister of Finance Bob Richards will be hosting a meeting at 5.30pm today [May 18] at the Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall for OBA Members to hear “his presentation of the new terminal at the LF Wade International Airport,” and the MOVE group is calling for concerned residents to protest outside the BNG in advance of the... Read more of this article
“Attended In Capacity Of Keepers Of Peace Law”
[Updated] Police officers attended City Hall this evening [May 18] in “their capacity of keepers of the peace law and in an effort prevent any breaches of the peace from occurring, while facilitating free access into the meeting for those members that were officially invited,” the police said this evening. Finance Minister Bob Richards is... Read more of this article
City Hall Closing To Public At 4.00pm Today
The City of Hamilton said that “at the suggestion of the Bermuda Police Service” and “due to unforeseen circumstances,” City Hall will be “closing at 4pm today for access by the general public.” The City also noted they have a “policy that does not allow for events of a political nature to be held at City Hall”... Read more of this article
2016 Census Data Collection Starts On May 21st
“May 20th is Census Day and May 21st is the day when Bermuda officially begins the process of counting its entire population – a process which is intended to last through the fall,” Premier Michael Dunkley said today. The Premier said, “As a general reminder, the benefit of a Census is that it provides a snapshot of the size and... Read more of this article
Michael Weeks Congratulates Bermuda’s Athletes
“As our local athletes continue to perform exceptionally on the world stage, my colleagues at the Progressive Labour Party and I would like to take an opportunity to congratulate them and wish them continued success,” Shadow Minster of Health & Community Affairs Michael Weeks said. Mr Weeks said, “We would like to offer congratulations... Read more of this article
Podcast: Crockwell On Resignation, Politics, More
Former Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell approached some members of the PLP about forming a coalition government after he quit the OBA Cabinet, Bernews can reveal. In the latest Bernews podcast – an in-depth interview spanning over 45 minutes — Mr Crockwell said it had been wrong to suggest he was considering crossing the floor... Read more of this article
