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OBA: Progress of Casino Commission At A Halt
[Updated] “The progress of the Casino Gaming Commission has ground to a halt – yielding neither jobs for Bermudians or revenue for our debt-stricken economy,” OBA Senate spokesperson for Tourism and Transport Dwayne Robinson said. Senator Robinson said, “The Commission has been riddled with high profile resignations, with the most recent being... Read more of this article
Casino Gaming Commission Annual Report
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is “temporarily economically dependent” upon the Government and received a $3.76 million grant, and the Government has “now advised the Commission to seek commercial funding going forward.” This was stated in the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Annual Report for the period spanning September... Read more of this article
Casino Commission Contracts: $50K Or More
The latest official notices detail some of the expenses of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, with the notices, published pursuant to PATI requirements, providing information on contracts valued at $50,000 or more. Some of those listed include $533,134.30 for Conyers Dill & Pearman, $65,892.44 for Wakefield Quin, as well as payments to entities... Read more of this article
Dunkley & Minister Simmons On Gaming Delays
The delays regarding gaming were discussed in the House on Friday, with Shadow Minister Michael Dunkley saying that “time has raced on and it seems as if nothing, or very little, has taken place,” and asking about a replacement Director for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission, while Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons... Read more of this article
Casino Gaming Commission vs Richard Schuetz
It appears that the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is involved in some form of legal action related to their former Executive Director Richard Schuetz, as the initial version of today’s Civil and Commercial Court schedule listed ‘Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission vs Richard Schuetz’ as due to be heard in Chambers this afternoon. The... Read more of this article
Minister Updates: Casino Regulations Progress
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons provided an update on the drafting progress of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Regulations, noting that casino gaming “cannot move forward without the enactment of a casino gaming operational framework.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Mar 5], Minister Simmons said, “The... Read more of this article
Senate Passes Casino Gaming Amendment
The Casino Gaming Amendment Bill 2017 was passed in the Senate yesterday, with the Bill “intended to give the Minister responsible for the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission the ability to provide from time to time and in consultation with the Commission, written general direction to the Commission that is deemed to be in the public interest.” The... Read more of this article
Michael Dunkley: Casino Bill Is A “Bad Move”
“The future for gaming looks bleak especially with the passage of the Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2017,” Michael Dunkley said, adding that “it’s a wrong move, it’s a bad move and it will backfire.” MPs Pass Casino Gaming Amendment Bill The Casino Gaming Amendment Bill 2017 passed in the House of Assembly on Friday, with... Read more of this article
MPs Pass Casino Gaming Amendment Bill
The Casino Gaming Amendment Bill 2017 passed in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8] by a vote of 17 – 12, with Minister of Tourism & Economic Development Jamahl Simmons proposing amendments to the Bill before it was passed. The amendments to the Bill were to make clear that any direction be provided only in written form to insure that there... Read more of this article
Live Video Replay: Interview With Alan Dunch
Outgoing Bermuda Casino Commission Chairperson Alan Dunch sat down with Bernews this morning [Nov 23] for a live interview, speaking with veteran journalist Jeremy Deacon. Mr Dunch issued formal notice of his intention to “resign as a member of the Commission, such resignation to take effect immediately upon the conclusion of the next scheduled... Read more of this article
Video: Mapp Named Casino Commission Chair
[Updated] Cheryl-Ann Mapp was announced as the new Chairperson of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission at a press conference this afternoon [Nov 21]. Ms Mapp will replace Alan Dunch, who was appointed in 2015, and announced earlier this month that he will resign following the next monthly meeting of the Commission on December 6th. The press conference... Read more of this article
Video: Interview With Minister Jamahl Simmons
The America’s Cup, the Casino Gaming Amendment Act, the resignation of Alan Dunch, the Bermuda Event Authority, and economic diversification were some of the topics discussed by Economic Development and Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons as he sat down with Bernews for a live interview on our Facebook page. Legislation When asked by guest interviewer... Read more of this article
Dunch Resigns As Casino Commission Chairman
Alan Dunch will be resigning from his position as Chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission he has confirmed, while Minister Simmons confirmed he has “accepted the resignation of Mr. Alan Dunch” and “will announce his successor early next week.” This follows after the Casino Gaming Amendment was tabled in the House last Friday,... Read more of this article
Dunch: ‘Potentially Sad & Backward Mis-step’
[Updated] The tabling of the Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2017 was a “potentially sad and seriously backward mis-step,” Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission Chairman Alan Dunch said, adding that it “would be ill advised and most unfortunate if the proposed amendments were to be passed by Parliament.” Casino Gaming Amendment Tabled On... Read more of this article
MP Scott: ‘Move Raises Grave Ethical Concerns’
“This latest move by the Minister raises grave ethical concerns,” OBA MP Leah Scott said after the Gaming Amendment was tabled in Parliament, adding that it is “one that does not bode well for the future of the gaming industry.” Casino Gaming Amendment Tabled On Friday, a Casino Gaming Amendment was tabled in the House which... Read more of this article
Casino Gaming Amendment Tabled In The House
A Casino Gaming Amendment was tabled in the House which will “allow the Government to give policy direction to the Casino Gaming Commission and will allow the Minster to remove members of the commission who do not follow legal directions issued by the Government,” Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons said. The Minister... Read more of this article
