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Premier Dunkley Congratulates Queen Elizabeth
This week, Queen Elizabeth II will surpass Queen Victoria as the UK’s longest serving monarch and in honour of the occasion, Premier Michael Dunkley has written to the Queen extending his congratulations on behalf of Bermuda for the “incredible milestone” she has reached. Video of Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Bermuda in 1953: “This... Read more of this article
Ministry Welcomes Students Back To School
Tomorrow [Sept 8] the 2015/16 school year commences for more than 5,000 pre-school, primary, middle and high school students who will be attending Bermuda public schools; some of whom will be having their very first day of school. To mark this momentous occasion, the Minister of Education, Wayne Scott today [Sept 7] extends his best wishes for success... Read more of this article
BIU President’s 2015 Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message, as provided at Friday's banquet, from BIU President Chris Furbert] As President of the Bermuda Industrial Union it gives me great pleasure to give this Labour Day message. The BIU family is extremely delighted to have Brother Jason Hayward, President of the Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] and the First Vice President of the... Read more of this article
Leader Of The Opposition’s Labour Day Message
[Labour Day message from Leader of the Opposition Marc Bean] The historical struggle for freedom, justice and equality has provided our people with many lessons. Perhaps the greatest lesson is where there is unity, there is strength. As we fought for equality of opportunity, better wages, better working conditions and better benefits, it was our unity... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister’s Back To School Message
Shadow Minister of Education Lovitta Foggo has extended her best wishes to all students and teachers as they prepare to head back to school. Ms Foggo said, “It is that time of year again, when students and teachers head back into the schools to begin another year of learning, teaching, and mutual enrichment and development. “It is, therefore,... Read more of this article
Full Videos/Text: Labour Day Banquet Speeches
“This current legal conquest by the Government doesn’t bother me. This too shall pass. I am more concerned with the state of those struggling both socially and economically in this country,” Jason Hayward said last night, while serving as the guest speaker at the BIU’s annual Labour Day Banquet at the Fairmont Southampton. Mr Hayward... Read more of this article
Premier: Impressed By Professionalism, Pride
In his Labour Day message extended to the civil service, Premier Michael Dunkley said he has “been impressed by the professionalism and pride that I have seen in meeting rooms and at job sites across the Island” and thanked civil servants for their “commitment to a better Bermuda.” “Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable... Read more of this article
Minister Richards: Govt Will Not Pay Legal Costs
The government’s financial support is “becoming a distraction from the real issues” so he will “not be seeking reimbursement of legal costs from the government in his legal action for defamation,” Minister of Finance Bob Richards said today. The Finance Minister launched legal action against BPSU President and People’s Campaign... Read more of this article
Video: PLP On Use Of Public Funds For Lawsuit
“Mr Burt’s comments were in relation to the legal action launched against BPSU President and People’s Campaign member Jason Hayward, which was initiated by Finance Minister Bob Richards after Mr Hayward made certain statements about the Minister on a TV appearance in relation to the emails over the airport contract with the Canadian... Read more of this article
Auditor General To Retire In November 2015
Government House has today announced that the Auditor General, Mrs Heather Jacobs Matthews, will be retiring as of 15 November 2015. The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has said, “I would like to take this opportunity to pay a very warm tribute to the Auditor General for her work over the last 6 years. “Since her appointment in 2009, she has... Read more of this article
Governor Expresses Condolences After Storm
The Governor, Mr George Fergusson, has added his condolences to the widespread feelings of sadness and concern in Bermuda for the devastation on Dominica following last week’s Tropical Storm Erika. The Royal Navy Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Lyme Bay, which visited Bermuda in July, and is equipped specifically for disaster recovery work, arrived in Dominica... Read more of this article
Column: Undertaking, DUI, Crashes, Road Safety
[Opinion column written by Jeremy Deacon] We’ve all got a story to tell about the incredible stuff we’ve seen on the roads – the undertaking, the hair-raising overtaking, the drinking and driving, the crashes we’ve witnessed. There are those, though, who have other stories to tell – how only time can heal the loss of a loved one, the painful... Read more of this article
