Hashtag: #House17July2020
Audio: Parliamentary Questions On Party At Blu
During Friday’s session in Parliament a series of questions were asked about the exemption granted for the party at Blu, with a number of queries posed during the 30-minute exchange. The party at Blu, in which people did not adhere to the Covid-19 regulations, resulted in the resignations of Zane DeSilva and Wayne Caines from Cabinet and the... Read more of this article
Minister: One Year Residency Certificate Policy
The Ministry will amend the eligibility for a One Year Residential Certificate to allow persons to work remotely from Bermuda, Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister Hayward said, “The Ministry will amend the eligibility for a One Year Residential Certificate to allow persons who are... Read more of this article
Bill To Expunge Smaller Cannabis Convictions
The Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons announced the tabling of a Bill in the House of Assembly entitled ‘Expungement of Convictions Act 2020’. “The Bill will make provisions for an application process to remove, or ‘expunge’ historic criminal conviction records of persons convicted for simple possession of less than or equal to the statutory... Read more of this article
“Illegal Construction Of A Concrete Boat Dock”
“We are serious about addressing all the outstanding foreshore matters and our actions this week at Rocky Hill Park should leave no one in doubt about our determination to respond decisively to those who willingly flout the law,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister... Read more of this article
Make Commission Responsible For All Gaming
A Bill to make the Commission responsible for all forms of gaming in Bermuda was introduced by Premier David Burt, who said as ”we work to rebuild our economy from the ravages of a once in a century pandemic, a well-regulated local gaming industry will be one more avenue to assist in creating jobs, spurring economic activity and providing resources... Read more of this article
Minister: Public Register Of Beneficial Ownership
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17], Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson provided a “progress report regarding matters related to public access to beneficial ownership information for companies.” The Minister said, “”Presently, there are no global standards that require public registers of beneficial ownership... Read more of this article
Parliament: 8 Hours Of Audio, Order Of Business
[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session on Friday [July 17] and statements scheduled to be delivered include One Year Residency Certificate Policy, Update on Gaming, Addressing Illegal Foreshore Encroachments, Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements, Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership, Government Loans Amendment... Read more of this article
School Reopening Plans For September 2020
“When our public schools reopen in September 2020, the safety, health and well-being of all students and staff will remain our priority,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, with the Minister explaining various aspects of the plan as it pertains to schools, including screening, mask wearing, physical distancing and more. Speaking... Read more of this article
Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements
“For the sixth consecutive year, the Bermuda Housing Trust has received a clean and unqualified financial audit,” Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 17]. Minister Burch said, “I am pleased to table the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements for the year ended... Read more of this article
Minister: Debt Ceiling To Increase To $3.5 Billion
“I will table an amendment to the Government Loans Act 1978 to increase the debt ceiling by $600 million to $3.5 billion,” Minister of Finance Curtis Dickinson said, adding that this is “set at a level to enable funding of the Government and its economic recovery over the next 2-3 years.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today... Read more of this article
Minister: “Mary Prince Emancipation Park”
Devonshire Bay Park will be renamed as “Mary Prince Emancipation Park,” Minister of Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said in the House of Assembly today. Minister Foggo said, “Based on how this pandemic is ravaging communities across the globe, it should come as no surprise that our beloved Cup Match was by necessity cancelled... Read more of this article
