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MP Jamahl Simmons Hosts Halloween Event
MP Jamahl Simmons and his wife Sherrie hosted their 8th annual Trick or Treat night for Constituency 33 children, along with supporting students at Dalton E. Tucker Primary. Earlier in the day, Mr Simmons and his wife greeted the students at Dalton E. Tucker Primary with handfuls of goodies for when the school day ended. Mr Simmons said, “My wife... Read more of this article
‘Disturbed With Findings, Lack Of Accountability’
[Updated with BTA response] In providing an update on the audit of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Jamahl Simmons said he was “quite disturbed with its findings and the lack of accountability.” Speaking in the House of Assembly today, Minister Simmons said, “In planning and performing the... Read more of this article
Column: “Tourism Jobs Continue To Fall”
[Opinion column written by Jamahl Simmons] OBA politicians beating their chests and boasting over the latest tourism numbers while tourism jobs continue to fall, truly reinforce the reality that there are two Bermudas; one for the wealthy and privileged and one for the rest of us. Under the OBA, tourism jobs have been lost every year, culminating in... Read more of this article
Column: “Bermuda That Works For Bermudians”
[Opinion column written by MP Jamahl Simmons] Across the island, there is a growing sense that something is deeply wrong in Bermuda. For too many of us the economy isn’t working for us. Many of us have come to the realization that the people we elected to government have spent more time looking down on us than standing strong for us. Our people... Read more of this article
“Creating Jobs For Everyone But Bermudians”
“Continuing Bermudian job losses under the OBA confirms what we in the PLP have believed for some time; the OBA’s trickle down, employ everyone but Bermudians approach simply does not work,” Shadow Tourism and Economic Development Minister Jamahl Simmons said. Bermuda Job Market Employment Briefs Mr Simmons comments follow after the... Read more of this article
Podcast: Jamahl Simmons On Bermuda Tourism
In the latest Bernews podcast, Shadow Tourism Minister Jamahl Simmons talks about various aspects of local tourism. He welcomed the recent uptick in tourism numbers and said: “We have to be very clear that the world is our competition now, and this uptick has to be sustainable, maintained and continue to grow.” Mr Simmons said part of the issue... Read more of this article
Hill Valley “Providing Such Positive Contribution”
“As the Member of Parliament for Sandys South, Constituency 33, I thank the Hill Valley Association for their commitment to their community,” MP Jamahl Simmons said, adding that they ”should be commended for providing such a positive contribution to their community.” Mr Simmons said, “By hosting the Good Friday Fun Day,... Read more of this article
Simmons: Closure Diminishes Tourism Product
“The news that Riddell’s Bay Golf Club has ceased operations and gone into liquidation is a blow to the management and workers at the club and further diminishes our tourist and local golf product,” Shadow Minister of Tourism and Economic Development Jamahl Simmons said today. This follows after yesterday’s announcement that Riddell’s... Read more of this article
Simmons: “Tourism Is Going To Play A Key Part”
MP Jamahl Simmons said that he’s “really glad for the opportunity” to serve as the Shadow Minister of Tourism, as “tourism is going to play a key part in getting our economy moving again.” Speaking outside the House on Friday, Mr Simmons said, “I’m really glad for the opportunity to serve in this role as Shadow... Read more of this article
PLP Sandys South Donates Classroom Supplies
The Sandys South Branch of the Bermuda Progressive Labour Party recently donated classroom supplies to the P1-P6 students of Dalton E. Tucker Primary School. Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons remarked, “We are committed to our youth and to doing all we can to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed. We are glad to be able to contribute... Read more of this article
Column: In Danger Of Losing Intellect, Creativity
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Jamahl Simmons] To build a Bermuda that works for Bermudians, we must face and deal with one simple fact; racial inequity is holding Bermuda back from reaching our full potential. The systemic marginalization of Black Bermudians has significantly contributed to disparities in access to higher education, hiring, career... Read more of this article
Jamahl Simmons To Host Constituency Clinic
Bermuda Progressive Labour Party MP Jamahl Simmons will be hosting a Sandys South/Constituency 33 Clinic this Saturday [Aug 15] from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. “Held at the Somers Isles Lodge, Hog Bay Level, this event is an opportunity for voters and residents of Constituency 33 to meet one on one with their MP”, a spokesperson said. MP Jamahl... Read more of this article
