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Cost Of Dr Gibbons Trips: Canada, New Orleans
According to the recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage, Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons’ trip to New Orleans last month for the RIMS conference cost $1,325.40; while a separate trip to Canada for a business roadshow cost $4,060.18. The website lists the New Orleans trip duration from Monday, April 27, 2015 –... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons Trip To Washington Cost $1834.47
A trip to Washington DC last month by Minister of Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons cost $1834.47, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Tuesday, February 03, 2015 – Friday, February 06, 2015, and the webpage listing said, “The purpose of the trip was to meet with US... Read more of this article
Dr Grant Gibbons Trip To New York Cost $628.90
According to the latest listing on the Government’s travel webpage, the trip by Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons to New York for the America’s Cup announcement cost $628.90 — which is the lowest cost listed for a trip since the webpage went live. Chart showing the total listings since the webpage went live... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons Introduces America’s Cup Bill 2014
Minister of Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons introduced the America’s Cup Bill 2014 today [Dec 12] in the House of Assembly which he said ”makes provision for the legislative amendments required for Bermuda to deliver its commitment to facilitate and assist in the conduct of the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda.” Dr Gibbons said,... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons: Financial Aspects Of America’s Cup
[Updated] Bermuda will benefit from additional on-island spending of approximately $250 million from hosting the America’s Cup, the capital costs for Government associated with site preparation are estimated to be about $14 million, and Bermuda’s initial bid included a commitment to spend $5 million per year over three years. This, and... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons On Bermuda College Annual Report
“This morning I am pleased to lay the 2013/2014 Annual Report for the Bermuda College,” Minister of Education and Economic Development Grant Gibbons said today [Nov 21] in the House of Assembly “While this is an important exercise in accountability, it is also an opportunity to share with Honourable Members the continued progress... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons Speaks At Bermuda Energy Summit
Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons gave an opening address at the Bermuda Energy Summit held at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel today [Nov 13], saying that the Summit was about “what’s best for Bermuda.” In his speech, Dr. Gibbons said, “As most of you may be aware, energy is a complex issue. It’s an... Read more of this article
Dr. Grant Gibbons On GDP Economic Report
”We are optimistic that with the economic and policy changes we have initiated to date, Bermuda’s economy is heading in a much better direction,” Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr Grant Gibbons said. Dr. Gibbons said, “Last week the Department of Statistics released their annual Gross Domestic Product [GDP] report... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Welcomes New School Year
The Bermuda’s Public School System started off the new school year this morning [Sept 8] with school openings across all levels from primary to senior schools, with approximately 5,400 students and more than 500 educators on their first day of class. This morning the Minister of Education and Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons was on hand to... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons: Middle School Transformation Plan
In the House of Assembly today [July 18], Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons spoke about the Middle School Transformation Plan, a set of guidelines designed to improve Bermuda’s middle schools, helping the students who attend them to benefit more from their general education. Dr. Gibbons said, “The Middle School... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons Tables Bermuda College Finances
In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons tabled the 2006 to 2009 Audited Financial Statements for the Bermuda College, detailing the institution’s financial situation during that time period. Dr. Gibbons said, “For the audited year ending March 31, 2009, the financial statements... Read more of this article
Minister Proposes Amendment To Trustee Act
In the House of Assembly today [July 11], Minister of Education & Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons introduced an amendment bill that proposes to amend the Trustee Act 1975 in order to “provide greater flexibility, clarity and certainty in our legislation with respect to the conduct of trust business in Bermuda.” Dr. Gibbons said,... Read more of this article
