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Minister Attends CARICOM Labour Meeting
The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward attended the Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development [COHSOD] – Labour, held on Tuesday, 8 April, in Guyana. A Government spokesperson said, “The meeting opened with a strong call from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett to ‘keep the tripartite approach... Read more of this article
CHTA Advocates Against Proposed U.S. Port Fees
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association [CHTA] is “recommending alternatives to the proposed U.S. port service fees and tariffs,” citing potential harm to Caribbean-U.S. trade and tourism. A spokesperson said, “Pointing to the considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States—particularly... Read more of this article
Bermuda Officers Assist Montserrat Police
Sergeant Jerry Waterman, Constable Stephen Allen, and Constable Melissa Butler from the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] recently traveled to assist the Royal Montserrat Police Service. The BPS said, “Three Bermuda Police Service officers are on loan to the Royal Montserrat Police Service. Sgt. Jerry Waterman, constable Stephen Allen and constable... Read more of this article
Caribe Wave 25 Tsunami Exercise On March 20
The Ministry of National Security, through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team [DRRMT], will conduct the Caribe Wave 25 Tsunami Exercise on Thursday [March 20] at 11.00am. A Government spokesperson said, “This annual drill is designed to assess Bermuda’s emergency communication systems and response protocols in the event of a tsunami... Read more of this article
Column: Famous On Caricom, Politics & More
[Opinion column written by Christopher Famous] It is of no surprise that certain organizations and political entities continue to attempt to cloud an issue that has previously been clarified. So, for the sake of clarity let us repeat a few facts re Caricom. Bermuda first obtained observer status of Caricom under the United Bermuda Party Caricom is... Read more of this article
Premier Attends CARICOM Meeting In Barbados
Premier David Burt is attending the 48th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government in Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The Cabinet Office advised today that the Premier, the Hon. David Burt is representing Bermuda at the 48th Regular Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government under the Chairmanship of Hon. Mia Mottley, SC, MP, Prime Minister... Read more of this article
Minister Attends Caribbean Forum In Barbados
Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban attended the 2024 High-Level Caribbean Forum held on December 3rd at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The Forum, hosted by the International Monetary Fund [IMF] in collaboration with the Government of Barbados, focused on the theme “Managing... Read more of this article
Marcus Garvey Symposium Set For Next Week
The Jamaican Association [Bermuda] will host the Marcus Garvey Symposium at the Bermuda College Lecture Theatre next Thursday [November 14]. The event, which runs from 6 pm to 9 pm, will commemorate the anniversary of Mr Garvey’s 1928 visit to Bermuda. Jamaican Mr Garvey was the leader of the Pan-Africanism movement, which aimed to unite and empower... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Attends Forum In Barbados
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert is attending the XVI Ministerial Development Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean from 30 October to 1 November 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. A Government spokesperson said, “The theme for this year’s Forum is ‘Resilience in Action: Social Policies to Navigate Uncertainty in... Read more of this article
OBA & PLP On Caricom Membership & More
“Beyond a general feel-good, this Government doesn’t seem to know why it is even joining Caricom,” Opposition Leader Jarion Richardson said, while the PLP said “instead of being distracted by the OBA’s fearmongering, the PLP is focused on building a fairer Bermuda for Bermudians.” OBA Statement Mr Richardson said, “This Government... Read more of this article
Photos: Nevis Premier Holds Town Hall Meeting
The Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley held a Town Hall meeting during his trip to Bermuda. A spokesperson previously said, “The meeting is aimed at all citizens of Nevis and St. Kitts who currently live in Bermuda and those persons who may be curious about Nevis. The session will offer information about visiting Nevis and about investment opportunities... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes Nevis Premier Mark Brantley
Premier David Burt welcomed the Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley to the Cabinet Office. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will note that the relationship between Bermuda and St. Kitts & Nevis is deeply rooted in shared history and cultural ties. In fact, many Bermudians can trace their ancestry back to St. Kitts and Nevis, following the... Read more of this article
