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St George Welcomes Minister Burch’s Remarks

The Corporation of St. George [CSG] said they “welcome the remarks made in the House of Assembly by Minister Burch.” A spokesperson said, “The Corporation of St. George looks forward to working collaboratively with the Minister, the Council, area MPs and the constituents at large to rejuvenate the Town. “The Corporation of St. George... Read more of this article

Minister On Corporation of Hamilton & St George

Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch — who assumed responsibility for both municipalities, the Corporation of Hamilton and the Corporation of St George, in the recent Cabinet shuffle — provided an overview of both in the House of Assembly today [July 3]. The Minister explained that his usual approach to any new department, quango... Read more of this article

Craig Cannonier On Refusal Of Work Permits

[Updated] “We have to be sensible and not put Bermudian businesses and Bermudian jobs at risk,” OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said in reference to the Government’s refusal of work permits. Mr Cannonier said, “The Government today [July 3] admitted it had refused work permits without knowing if qualified Bermudians were available... Read more of this article

Parliament: Audio & Order Of Business

[Updated with audio] The House of Assembly will be in session tomorrow [July 3] and statements scheduled to be delivered include the Riddell’s Bay [Warwick Parish] Special Development Order 2020, the Introduction to the Municipalities, the Social Studies Curriculum in Public Schools – Bermuda & Global Studies, the Ministry of Labour to Host... Read more of this article

Social Studies Curriculum In Public Schools

“Both Bermuda and Global studies has been incorporated into the Social Studies curriculum for our public schools,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said, adding that ”we will continue to review, revise and enhance the curriculum so that our students have rich, relevant, rigorous and authentic learning experiences grounded in their... Read more of this article

Riddell’s Bay Special Development Order

The Riddell’s Bay Special Development Order “will grant subdivision approval for the purposes of residential development and also to create new conservation lands,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 3] the Minister said, “Earlier today I laid before the House the Special Development... Read more of this article

Tripartite Social Dialogue Meeting On July 10

“The Ministry of Labour will hold its first National Tripartite Social Dialogue Meeting to focus on the Hotel Industry on Friday, 10th July 2020,” Minister of Labour Jason Hayward said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [July 3], the Minister said, ”The overall objective of the meeting is to help ensure greater cooperation among... Read more of this article