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Fahy: Govt ‘Not Welcome’ At Labour Day Banquet
On this Labour Day, it is “most unfortunate that the Government finds itself in the position that it is with regards to the Union leadership,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said, adding that “the Union leadership has made it clear that Government is not welcome at the Labour Day Banquet and have also decided that Government should... Read more of this article
Office Of CedarBridge Academy Chair Vacant
The Ministry of Education is advising the public today [Sept 3] that in accordance with the Education Act 1996, Minister R. Wayne Scott has declared the Office of CedarBridge Academy Chair vacant. The Minister said “I would like to thank the former Chair for his service to the CBA Board.” As a result, Minister Scott has appointed Rev. Dr. Leonard... Read more of this article
E-Petition Calls For Change To Referendum Act
An online petition has been launched aiming to make the holding of referendums mandatory when they have the support of at least 10% of the electorate. The petition calls for the Referendum Act 2012 [PDF] to be amended to allow for a petition signed by at least ten percent of registered voters to automatically trigger a binding referendum. The petition... Read more of this article
Premier Speaks With Island Leaders After Storm
“We must always help when and where we can,” Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said today [Sept 2] following a series of telephone calls with the Prime Minister of Dominica and the Premier of Montserrat in the wake of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Erika last week. The Premier said, “I spoke with Prime Minister Roosevelt... Read more of this article
City Plan: Consultation Period Ends In 3 Weeks
The Draft City of Hamilton Plan 2015 was declared the “new, operative development plan” for the City of Hamilton on 26th June 2015, and the public consultation period for the Draft Plan ends in 3 weeks on Friday, 25th September 2015. “Members of the public can object to, or comment on, any aspect of the Draft Plan. Comments and objections... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Discusses Economy On CNBC
Premier Michael Dunkley recently appeared on the CNBC television station during its ‘Closing Bell’ segment, promoting the island’s strength as a home for business and finance, as well as discussing aspects of our tourism industry. Premier Dunkley said, “The tourism industry has been a strength for our economy for many years.... Read more of this article
“Use Momentum To Keep Moving Forward”
[Opinion column written by Premier Michael Dunkley] I am amazed at the capacity of a well-intentioned legislature to do good things for the people it serves. The just-finished summer sitting is a good example of what I’m talking about. In the weeks since it began in mid-May, MPs, Senators, Ministers and Civil Servants have progressed the people’s... Read more of this article
Photos: PLP Hosts Back To School Fun Day
The Progressive Labour Party Constituencies 14, 15, 16, and 21 hosted their Back To School Fun Day at Victor Scott Primary School field on this afternoon [Aug 29], with school students from across the island joining area MPs Walter Roban, Michael Weeks, and Rolfe Commissiong. Organisers say hundreds turned out to enjoy the day’s festivities which... Read more of this article
Court Rules: Michael Dunkley vs Marc Bean Case
The Court of Appeal has ruled on the Michael Dunkley vs Marc Bean libel case, saying “there was no factual basis on which to found a defence of fair comment.” In 2013, Michael Dunkley, who was then the Deputy Premier, launched legal action against Opposition Leader Marc Bean over comments made on the social network Facebook, with the comments... Read more of this article
Finance Minister Comments On Tax Haven List
The Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Bob Richards today [Aug 28] commented on a report that Bermuda has been named to a new tax haven list drawn up by the District of Columbia in the US. While such changes would first have to be reviewed by the US Congress before becoming law, the Minister stated, “As we recently told the European Commission,... Read more of this article
BPSU Report On Public Private Partnerships
The Bermuda Public Services Union [BPSU] has released a 21-page report to present the Union’s position on Public Private Partnerships [PPP], with the report also outlining the BPSU’s concerns surrounding Government’s plan to redevelop the L.F. Wade International Airport using a PPP. The Report Highlights are 1] History: PPPs were attractive to... Read more of this article
“Another Failed Attempt To Mislead The Public”
“The latest release from the OBA is another failed attempt to mislead the public while trying to build support for the privatisation of Bermuda’s airport to a Canadian company,” Shadow Minister of Finance David Burt said. This follows after the OBA said, “The Government is progressing a plan to build a new air terminal through a public-private... Read more of this article
