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Podcast: Premier On Economy, Unions & More
The fifth episode of the Bernews podcast features a wide-ranging interview with Premier Michael Dunkley in which he discusses a myriad of topics including the Auditor General’s report, his relationship with the Unions, and the appointment of former Premier Craig Cannonier as a Minister. The Premier said his job is “not to go on a witch... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes Stedman Graham To Cabinet
Earlier today [Nov 23], Premier Michael Dunkley welcomed motivational speaker, businessman, best-selling author and educator Stedman Graham to the Cabinet Office for a courtesy visit. Mr. Graham was accompanied to the Cabinet Office today by Martha Dismount, Executive Director of the Family Centre. Mr. Graham, who is very familiar with the Island,... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Overseas Territories Meeting
The Cabinet Office advised today that Premier Michael Dunkley will be travelling to the UK at the end of this month to participate in the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council Meetings [OT JMC]. “The OT JMC takes place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 and the Premier will be joined by other OT leaders as well as Cabinet Ministers and senior Civil... Read more of this article
“Bermuda Must Be A Brand That Stands Out”
“We must be a choice for travellers again. Bermuda must be relevant to them and their lifestyles, so that coming to Bermuda is what fits with who they are. Bermuda must be a brand that stands out and is not confused with others,” Premier Michael Dunkley said. The Premier was speaking at the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s second annual one-day... Read more of this article
Bermuda Sends Letter Of Support To France
Following Friday’s attacks in Paris which left over 120 people dead, the Cabinet Office advised that Premier Michael Dunkley has written to President Francois Hollande on behalf of Bermuda, to formally express condolences. The letter said, “The people of Bermuda share the distress, the sadness and the horror experienced by the people of France... Read more of this article
Premier Dunkley’s Trip To Miami Cost $258.77
A trip in October 2015 by Premier Michael Dunkley to the Miami to attend the KPMG Infrastructure Summit cost $258.77, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Monday, October 05, 2015 – Tuesday, October 06, 2015, and the web page listing said, “The Premier and Minister of National... Read more of this article
Premier Addresses Visiting Caribbean Delegation
“No matter what our differences are politically, socially, regionally, each of the Parliamentarians in this room today share a unifying bond,” Premier Michael Dunkley said in his welcoming address to a visiting delegation from the Caribbean. “As leaders, whether we are Parliamentarians in Government or Opposition we have an obligation... Read more of this article
Cost Of Premier Dunkley’s Trip To UK & US
A trip by Premier Michael Dunkley to the UK for meetings cost $6,554.30; while his trip to the USA for the BTA’s “Race to Bermuda” launch and the Congressional Black Caucus conference cost $3,662.33, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. The listing for the London trip on the web page said, “The Premier... Read more of this article
Premier Welcomes Maxi Priest To Cabinet Office
Getting into the excitement of this weekend’s Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Race events, Premier Michael Dunkley welcomed reggae artist Maxi Priest to the Cabinet Office earlier today [Oct 15]. Maxi Priest and Reggae artist Shaggy are the featured performers Saturday night at the America’s Cup Jam. While at the Cabinet... Read more of this article
Premier Delivers Remarks At School Prizegiving
Premier Michael Dunkley addressed a full assembly of students, parents and teachers at the annual Warwick Academy Prizegiving held on Thursday evening [Oct 1]. The Premier highlighted the fact that Principal Maggie McCorkell will be retiring next June after 24 years with the school and commended her tenure at the school. Premier Dunkley said, “Education... Read more of this article
Premier & ACBDA Visit Whitney Middle School
Earlier today [Sept 28] Premier Michael Dunkley joined team representatives from the America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] and the America’s Cup Event Authority [ACEA] for a presentation to students at the Whitney Institute Middle School. Premier Dunkley joined two time America’s Cup Winning skipper for Oracle Team USA, James Spithill in a special... Read more of this article
Premier & Roban: Crime, Politics, Responsibility
“In the face of a recent upsurge in crime under the OBA, Premier Dunkley has gone into hiding,” MP Walter Roban said, which the Premier’s spokesperson dismissed as a “classic example of the Opposition misinforming, misrepresenting and misleading the public.” Walter Roban’s Comments Shadow Public Safety Minister Walter... Read more of this article
