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Minister Burch On Bermudiana Beach Resort
Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch responded to Craig Cannonier’s comments on the Bermudiana Beach Resort, saying he notes the “amnesia displayed by the Shadow Minister in his comments as he would have had conduct of this matter when he served as the Minister of Public Works under the OBA administration.” This follows after... Read more of this article
OBA: ‘Inexcusable Waste Of Taxpayers Dollars’
“This inexcusable waste of taxpayers dollars lies squarely with Premier Burt and his colleagues,” OBA MP Craig Cannonier said following the government’s announcement that a “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built over... Read more of this article
BTA Statement On Bermudiana Announcement
“While we are disappointed that the anticipated 110 units at Bermudiana Beach Resort will no longer be added to our hotel stock, we remain committed to promote Bermuda’s hospitality offerings,” the BTA said. This follows after Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch announced that a “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana... Read more of this article
Bermudiana Resort To Convert To Rentals
A “decision was made to pivot the Bermudiana Beach Resort to residential rental units,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch has confirmed, adding that “by December of this year, this new proposed direction will see 94 studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residential units.” The property, originally called Grand Atlantic, was built... Read more of this article
Column: Richardson On Home Ownership & More
[Opinion column written by MP Anthony Richardson] The recent change, empowering Bermudians to acquire their first homes, is another important step in the PLP’s effort to make homeownership more accessible. This amendment to pension rules, coupled with the government’s Mortgage Guarantee Programme, demonstrates the Progressive Labour Party’s... Read more of this article
Column: Step Three To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] Negotiating a contract, whether written or implied, occurs in some form or another in almost every human interaction: wages, purchasing consumer goods, union bargaining, even in human relationships. It can be set implicitly and clear cut, resolvable in a matter of minutes, as when the price of a... Read more of this article
Minister Burch Updates On Affordable Housing
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Sept 27], Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch provided an update on “one of the most pressing challenges we as a country face – the shortage of affordable housing.” The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise to report on one of the most pressing challenges we... Read more of this article
Access Portion Of Pension To Purchase Home
“This new initiative will allow individuals to access a portion of their pension savings to assist in the purchase of their first home,” Junior Minister of Finance Jache Adams said. Speaking in the House of Assembly, Mr Adams said, “A key feature of this initiative is that the individual can use the refund not only for their own first... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Affordable Housing Initiative
The Ministry of Public Works, in collaboration with the BHC, is partnering with the Leopard’s Club International to transform the vacant three-storey building into affordable housing units, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking at a press conference today, Minister Burch said, “Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining... Read more of this article
Column: Step Two To Home Ownership
[Written by Freddie Forth & Martha Harris Myron] There are two defining factors for most people wanting to buy real estate property: Property is real, immovable, tangible and understandable. It has always been there [at least the land] and so marked on a map [Google GPS Earth] in today’s digital world. And secondly, it is your permanent home,... Read more of this article
KW Luxury & Luxury Concierge Team Up
Buddy Fleming of KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham of Bermuda Luxury Concierge have teamed up to offer “tailored, high-end concierge services.” A spokesperson said, “Buddy Fleming from KW Luxury Bermuda and Grace Markham from Bermuda Luxury Concierge are excited to announce a strategic partnership that merges the expertise of one... Read more of this article
Women’s Resource Centre Housing Campaign
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] recently launched a comprehensive Housing Advocacy Campaign to highlight the critical issue of housing insecurity in Bermuda, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by women and single-income families. A spokesperson said, “In alignment with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which recognizes housing... Read more of this article