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Minister Blakeney: Human Rights Reforms
Legislation is being tabled in the House of Assemby today [Dec.2] to bring the Bermuda Human Rights Commission into line with international standards, Youth, Families & Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney [pictured] has said. Working in conjunction with the Department of Human Affairs, the Minister will introduce The Human Rights Amendment [No.2] Act... Read more of this article
Ministers: Accessibility Is Imperative
[Updated with video] While disabled Bermudians have made progress in the local workplace in recent years, new Government measures are intended to eliminate any remaining physical restrictions impeding their success. Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney today [Nov.30] said upcoming legislation was intended to ensure the island’s... Read more of this article
Minister Praises Whitney Students
Minister of Youth, Families & Sports Glenn Blakeney this week congratulated Whitney Institute students who successfully completed an intensive three-day Mirrors “Coaching For Success” programme at the Smith’s Parish school. The Minister said the almost 40 students who finished the initiative would benefit both academically and... Read more of this article
Blakeney: ‘Empowerment of Our People’
[Updated with video] Development of an anti-doping sports act, the awarding of Cultural Legacy Fund grants to individuals and community organisations and groundbreaking on the new national swimming pool are just a few of the achievements of the last one hundred days, Minister of Youth, Families, Sports & Community Development Glenn Blakeney said... Read more of this article
Video: Minister of Youth, Sports, Families
Addressing the media after the Throne Speech, Minister of Youth, Sports, Families & Community Development Glenn Blakeney said he views his newly-created portfolio as the “social conscience” of Bermuda and pledged to pursue the broad range of policy issues falling under his remit with vigour and determination. Mr. Blakeney said while... Read more of this article
Video & Bio: Minister Glenn Blakeney
Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Glenn Blakeney was sworn in at Government House, returning to Cabinet with a similar Ministry. He previously held the Ministry of Environment & Sport, and has been appointed as Minister of Youth Affairs & Families, which sports falls under. Environment has been split into a separate Ministry, now held by Minister... Read more of this article
Minister Blakeney Speaks On Son’s Arrest
Saying something that many parents would be able to understand, Minister Glenn Blakeney said that the entire ordeal has been a very draining situation for their family, and that he feels incredible pain for the victims and their families of the various violent crimes that has affected everyone in our community. Minister Blakeney’s 29 year old... Read more of this article
Minister Responds to Ag Show Email Rumours
Minister of the Environment and Sports the Hon. Glenn Blakeney today officially commented on the rumours circulating the island via e-mail concerning gang activity at the Annual Exhibition on Friday. Minister Blakeney said: There are many rumours circulating the island concerning planned gang activity at the Annual Exhibition. These rumours are unfounded... Read more of this article
Overtime Dispute: Parks Workers Walk Off Job
Over 100 Bermuda Department of Parks employees walked off the job this morning [Mar 25], and are presently in meetings. Bernews understands the walkout to be over a two main issues; being asked to work overtime for time in lieu instead of pay, and an exchange of words between a park worker[s] and Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney. We understand the... Read more of this article
