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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
Minister On Proposed Education Act Changes
Minister of Education Dr. Grant Gibbons delivered an update on the state of the public and parent consultation process for proposed amendments to the Education Act 1996 in the House of Assembly last Friday. Minister Gibbons said, “Parental involvement makes a significant difference in the success of the education of children and we know that schools... Read more of this article
Public School System Joins GLOBE Programme
Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons recently met with US Consul General, Robert Settje to sign the NASA GLOBE Agreement. The agreement represents a joint effort between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA] and the US Government, and the Ministry of Education and Economic Development. Minister Gibbons... Read more of this article
Video: Dunkley, Gibbons, Weldon On A.M. Best
Premier Michael Dunkley, Minister of Economic Development and Education Dr. Grant Gibbons, and Shelby Weldon of the Bermuda Monetary Authority recently discussed the role of insurance and reinsurance in Bermuda and their effort to increase Bermuda’s attractiveness with A.M. Best TV. Premier Dunkley also addressed the developments that led to the... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons Highlights Middle School Program
In the House of Assembly today [May 30], Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons outlined the success of the recent Middle School Leadership training that was hosted by the Department of Education from May 13 to 17, 2014. Dr. Gibbons said, “Two of the key strategic priorities of the Department of Education are to improve... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons On Proposed Education Reform
Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons spoke today [May 23] about proposed amendments to the Education Act of 1996, citing the need for parents to be more involved in their children’s education. Dr. Gibbons said, “Parental involvement in children’s education is absolutely essential for the improvement of public... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons On Bermuda’s Selection For ARC
Bermuda has been selected as the jurisdiction of choice to host the first ever African catastrophe insurance pool, Minister of Education and Economic Development Dr. Grant Gibbons said in the House of Assembly on Friday [May 16]. Dr. Gibbons said, “This insurance facility has been launched by an organisation called the African Risk Capacity [ARC],... Read more of this article
Minister On Government Scholarships, Awards
Today, Dr Grant Gibbons, Minister of Education and Economic Development moved to address what he said was some “misinformation that has been circulating on the granting of scholarships and awards.” The Minister stated, “The Ministry of Education and Economic Development continues to make a substantial investment in public education and... Read more of this article
Dr. Gibbons: “Incorporations Continue To Rise”
Today [Feb 18] the Minister of Education and Economic Development, Dr. Grant Gibbons announced that the Registrar of Companies’ full-year 2013 results revealed the “largest number of new company incorporations since 2008 and a very healthy increase over the 2012 results.” “The good news is incorporations continue to rise and this trend... Read more of this article
