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Videos: Sir John Swan Honoured At Luncheon
Yesterday [June 22] the Bermuda Health Foundation honoured former Premier Sir John Swan at the Foundation’s 10th Annual Salute to Service Award Luncheon held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. In addition to serving as Premier of Bermuda for thirteen years, Sir John is the founder, CEO and Chairman of the Swan Group of Companies, which for over a... Read more of this article
Sir John Swan To Be Honoured At Luncheon
On June 22, 2012, the Bermuda Health Foundation will honour former Premier of Bermuda, Sir John Swan at the Foundation’s 10th Annual Salute to Service Award Luncheon. In addition to serving as Premier of Bermuda for thirteen years, Sir John is the founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Swan Group of Companies, which for over a decade... Read more of this article
Sir John “Sets The Record Straight”
Former Premier Sir John Swan released a statement refuting comments made by BIU President Chris Furbert, and said that there was no time during his tenure that “the superannuation fund was used for any project other than the purpose for which the fund was established, that is pensions.” “I wish to set the record straight in regard... Read more of this article
‘Borrowing Is Short-Term Stop-Gap’
Former Premier and businessman Sir John Swan and political commentator Larry Burchall released a reply to the 2012/13 Budget released yesterday [Feb.24] by Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox. “Government is planning to spend $1,081,700,000 while projecting revenue of $909,634,000. That leaves a shortfall of $172,100,000,” said the statement. “Borrowing... Read more of this article
Sir John: Economic Stimulus Proposals
Everything from abolishing work permit limits for key International Business employees to dropping the requirement for firms competing in the local economy to be at least 60 percent Bermudian owned will be up for discussion at a public forum on stimulating the island’s economy. Hosted by former Premier Sir John Swan and political and economics... Read more of this article
“Personnel Costs Must Be Reduced”
[Written by Sir John.Swan and Larry Burchall] In the 12 December 2011 Pre-Budget Report (PBR) and Ministerial Statement (MS), the Finance Minister acknowledged the depth of Bermuda’s economic situation. The Minister recognizes that revenue is unlikely to improve substantially and that even after spending cuts, planned spending levels will still stay... Read more of this article
Opinion: ‘Financial Centre Is The Future’
[Written by Larry Burchall & Sir John Swan] Bermuda’s future lies in establishing itself as a Mid-Atlantic Financial Centre. This means that Bermuda and Bermudians must forever abandon the idea of reviving Tourism to the state and status that Tourism occupied between 1920 and 1990. Following is a comparison between the contribution made by Tourism... Read more of this article
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
