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Energy Nationalization Rumours Refuted

Energy Nationalization Rumours Refuted

The Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean issued a statement refuting any rumours that his Ministry has any plans to Nationalize Bermuda’s Energy Utility. The Minister’s statement follows yesterday’s newscast on VSB which reported that some sources are suggesting that Government is seeking to Nationalize the Energy... Read more of this article

Foreign Fishing Boats Will Not Be Licensed

Foreign Fishing Boats Will Not Be Licensed

[Updated] Government has decided that the option of licensing international fishing vessels is not in Bermuda’s best interest, Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said in the House of Assembly today [Mar.16]. Last month, Premier Paula Cox announced in the 2012/13 Budget Statement that Government had initiated discussions... Read more of this article

OBA’s Francis On Planning Review Delay

OBA’s Francis On Planning Review Delay

[Updated] Four months after Walter Roban resigned following the planning appeal controversy, One Bermuda Alliance candidate Anthony Francis said the length of time the review is taking “seems extraordinary especially in the light of the controversy that was caused.” Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Minister Marc Bean is reviewing... Read more of this article

‘Protect Resources While Using Them’

‘Protect Resources While Using Them’

“Despite what many would suggest it is indeed possible to protect our marine resources while also using them,” said Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean at a post-budget press conference yesterday [Mar.1]. During his first speech at the post budget press conference on February 24th, Minister Bean said in... Read more of this article

Premier/Ministers To Host Town Hall

Premier/Ministers To Host Town Hall

Premier Paula Cox along with various Government Ministers will host a town hall meeting tomorrow [Feb.28] to discuss the 2012/13 National Budget.The meeting takes place at the Berkeley Institute Auditorium at 7.30 p.m. The Premier will be joined by the following Cabinet Ministers at Tuesday’s meeting: Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick... Read more of this article

Video: Bean On Budget, Fishing, Tech

Video: Bean On Budget, Fishing, Tech

[Updated with video] Minister Marc Bean spoke at the post-budget press conference this afternoon [Feb.24] about the upcoming plans for the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy. The Ministry’s budget for the upcoming year is $15,745,000, an increase of $1.5 million or 11% when compared to 2011-2012. Minister Bean said the... Read more of this article

Minister Bean Tours Nassau Port

Minister Bean Tours Nassau Port

Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Cabinet Minister Marc Bean recently toured Nassau’s new container port and adjoining 15-acre freight terminal, the “Bahamas Weekly” reports. The newspaper said Mr. Bean and Permanent Secretary Derrick Binns were eager to see the new facilities because of Bermuda’s long-term... Read more of this article

Videos: Premier/Ministers Town Hall

Videos: Premier/Ministers Town Hall

Premier Paula Cox hosted the final of a series of Town Hall meetings to discuss the upcoming National Budget last night [Feb.1] at the Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish. Premier Cox was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne... Read more of this article

Minister Bean On Dog Importations

Minister Bean On Dog Importations

Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean this morning [Dec. 29] made two announcements regarding the island’s dog regulations — confirming pets will still be able to brought in from the UK without rabies vaccinations and adjusting restrictions on some previously banned breeds. Minister Bean said despite new... Read more of this article

Bean Speaks On Planning Review

Bean Speaks On Planning Review

Newly appointed Minister of the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean said he will review the planning files, and make a decision on the appeals, which could possibly be rejected depending on the information in the file. Minister Bean will be reviewing planning appeals by fellow Cabinet Ministers Zane DeSilva and Wayne Furbert... Read more of this article

Min. Bean On Throne Speech Initiatives

Min. Bean On Throne Speech Initiatives

Newly appointed Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Marc Bean held a press conference yesterday [Nov.16] to provide further details on upcoming initiatives within his Ministry. Minister Bean spoke about a number of  issues including the development of an Infrastructure Strategy by the end of 2011, reducing our electrical... Read more of this article

Video: Premier Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

Video: Premier Announces Cabinet Reshuffle

[Updated] Officials have confirmed there will be a Parliamentary swearing-in ceremony this morning [Nov.2] at 11:30am at Government House, although there was no indication as to who will be taking oaths of office. Update 11.28am: The ceremony has not yet begun, however numerous people are present at Government House. Update 11.37am: Cabinet Changes... Read more of this article