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ZBM Let’s Talk: Swan & Burchall
On tonight’s [Oct.31] ZBM-TV “Let’s Talk’ show, interviewer Gary Moreno is scheduled to host ex-Premier Sir John W Swan and columnist Larry Burchall. The two men have recently teamed up and have presented a combined opinion article that deals with Bermuda’s economy. In recent statements and writings, senior statesman Sir... Read more of this article
Foreign Workforce Effect on GDP
[Written by Sir John Swan and Larry Burchall] We would like to thank the Bermuda Public for the support that the Regeneration of Bermuda’s Economy initiative has received. Coming out of all of the comments, suggestions and queries, one area that stood out as requiring further clarification is the aspect of why International Business (IB) and the foreign... Read more of this article
ABIC Backs Sir John’s Economic Initiative
International companies based on the island came out today to publicly back former Premier Sir John Swan’s initiative to reverse ongoing economic stagnation. The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] said the Progressive Labour Party Government’s protectionist policies “could be detrimental to Bermuda’s long-term prospects”. Last... Read more of this article
Sir John Speaks About Historic US School
Former Bermuda Premier Sir John is among the notable alumni interviewed in a forthcoming documentary on the history of his trailblazing American preparatory school. Laurinburg Institute is a traditionally black prep school in Laurinburg, North Carolina. The school was founded in 1904 at the request of African-American educator and politician Booker... Read more of this article
Sir John: Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis
[Written by Sir John Swan] Bermuda’s Economy in Crisis “Tourism contributing less to Bermuda’s economy” “Don’t expect food prices to fall any time soon” “Government to allow access to pension funds for tenants in rental arrears“ “Immigration policy threatens recovery” “Lost dividends cut off income stream in Bermuda economy” “If... Read more of this article
Sir John Shares Bermuda’s Experiences
Former Bermuda Premier Sir John.Swan shared the island’s experience with off-shore business development and discussed global events which could impact on small territories when he spoke to a conference in the British Virgin Islands yesterday [Jan. 19]. Entitled “Embracing the New Normal”, the one day conference held at the exclusive... Read more of this article
Sir John Keynote Speaker At BVI Forum
Former Bermuda Premier Sir John.Swan is the keynote speaker at an upcoming seminar in the British Virgin Islands focussing on the challenges which lie ahead for small, off-shore international business domiciles given a recession-battered, increasingly regulated global economy. The one-day conference organised by “Business BVI” magazine is... Read more of this article
Living Links: Alexandrina Hall & Swan Building
[written by Larry Burchall] Living Links appear in unexpected places. Standing on the hillside on the Court Street side of the House of Assembly grounds and looking east, you can see a living link between Bermuda’s heritage and past, and Bermuda’s present and future. On that hillside, looking east, the closest and biggest building that you see is... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan to Ford: “Why Pick On Bermuda?”
Former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan pulled no punches when questioning former American congressman Harold Ford. Mr. Ford was the keynote speaker at the Bermuda International Business Association [BIBA] Annual General Meeting held today at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The former Congressman and NBC and MSNBC television news analyst has already come... Read more of this article
