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Government Launches Vendor Payment Hotline
The Accountant General has established a Vendor Payment Hotline, and starting today [July 18] all vendors with outstanding invoices over a 30 day period with the Bermuda Government are invited to call 279-2660. “The Bermuda Government is committed to ensuring that all departments pay their vendors in a timely fashion,” said a Government... Read more of this article
PLP: ‘We’ve Made $1.38B Capital Investment’
“Contrary to the claims by the OBA, we’ve made $1.38 Billion of Capital Investment in Bermuda and Bermudians,” the PLP said in a statement issued last night. On Tuesday [June 26] Fitch Ratings downgraded Bermuda to ‘AA’ from ‘AA+’ citing “deteriorating fiscal and government debt ratios and lack of a credible... Read more of this article
Burt: “Investment In Our People’s Future”
“This PLP Government has invested in our people and invested in Bermuda. These are investments in our people’s future, and just like a mortgage, will be paid over time,” said Junior Minister of Finance Senator David Burt in the Senate this morning [Mar.21]. Senator Burt said, “Long-term economic growth results from the investment... Read more of this article
PLP Confirm David Burt As Candidate
[Updated with video] This afternoon [Jan.18] the Progressive Labour Party confirmed that Senator David Burt will represent them in Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central. Pembroke West Central is presently held by the PLP’s Neletha Butterfield, who won in 2007 with 69.62% of the vote against the United Bermuda Party’s Mariyln Steede [25.15%]... Read more of this article
Richards & Burt: Auditor’s Work Delay
The inability of the Audit Committee to do its job is damaging Bermuda’s reputation as a principled, sophisticated place to do business, Shadow Minister of Finance Bob Richards said. “To businessmen, the audit process is so fundamental to what they do that a failure of any kind in the process is remarkable.” “Unless the failure can... Read more of this article
David Burt Beats Neletha Butterfield
The third time really was the charm, as there has finally been a declared result in the Progressive Labour Party primary contest in Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central. The PLP has confirmed that Senator David Burt defeated the incumbent Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister Neletha Butterfield. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke... Read more of this article
Burt vs Butterfield: No Result Again
Last night [Oct.12] the PLP held a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central, which saw Senator David Burt challenge the incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield – and resulted in a tie. A PLP spokesperson said, “The selection meeting in Constituency 18, Pembroke West Central, produced no winner as Minister... Read more of this article
Round #2: Pembroke West Central Voting
“The PLP announced last night [Sept.29] that there will be a second candidate selection meeting for Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central on Wednesday, October 12 at The Berkeley Institute. The first candidate selection meeting for Pembroke West Central saw incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield challenged by Senator David Burt, and ended in... Read more of this article
Burt vs Butterfield Rematch Expected
A ‘rematch’ is expected in Pembroke West Central after the first vote between Minister Neletha Butterfield and Senator David Burt ended in controversy. On Thursday [Sept.22], Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central held their candidate selection meeting at West Pembroke School. Immediately after the meeting ended, it appeared that Minister... Read more of this article
Butterfield vs Burt Vote Under Dispute
[Updated] Constituency #18 Pembroke West Central started their candidate selection meeting at 7:00pm at West Pembroke School this evening [Sept.22], with incumbent Minister Neletha Butterfield facing a challenge by Senator David Burt. The five previous candidate selections this week, the winner has been declared in a timely manner. As of 11pm this evening,... Read more of this article
Burt To Receive GWBAA IMPACT Award
Senator David Burt will be honoured by the George Washington University Black Alumni Association [GWBAA] during their IMPACT Awards on Saturday, September 17. The GWBAA IMPACT Award is given to “black alumni who have demonstrated a history of commitment to the George Washington University and/or whose contribution and influence has made a significant... Read more of this article
Senator Burt On Food Pricing Enquiry
Senator David Burt, the Junior Minister of Finance, spoke in the Senate this morning [July 20] on the Price Control Commission. On July 15th, the Premier announced that she is calling on the Price Control Commission to conduct an enquiry into local food pricing, saying “Government will use the powers of enquiry available under the Price Commission... Read more of this article
Sen. Burt Unveils Procurement Office Plan
Junior Finance Minister Senator David Burt unveiled ambitious plans to “ensure the fair and equitable distribution of Government dollars spent on projects large and small” in the Upper House today [Jul. 6]. Outlining the infrastructure and operations of a new Government Office of Project Management and Procurement, Sen. Burt said not... Read more of this article
Senator Burt: Affordable Housing Is A Priority
Senator David Burt, the Junior Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy, spoke in the Senate yesterday [June 22] about Government’s recent housing initiatives and the importance of providing affordable housing. Senator Burt said, “We as the government must cater to all in society, not just persons who already own one... Read more of this article
Senator Burt: OECD New Global Forum
[Updated with video] Senator David Burt, the Junior Minister of Finance, delivered a Ministerial Statement on the OECD new Global Forum this morning [June 8]. The statement follows in full below: Madam President, Bermuda stands proud today after last week’s successful hosting of the 3rd meeting of the new Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange... Read more of this article
Second Reading of the Tucker’s Point SDO
The Second Reading of the Special Development Order entitled the “Tucker’s Point Resort Residential Development” (Hamilton and St. George’s Parishes) Special Development Order 2011, as read by Junior Minister for Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Senator David Burt in the Senate this evening [Mar.25] is below: Madam President,... Read more of this article
