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Minister Fahy On Two-Day Tripartite Retreat
Based on the discussions at the recent two-day retreat, it is “clear that the collective thinking of Unions, Employers and the Government is aligned,” Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said. The Minister was speaking today [Nov 20] in the Senate about the Tripartite Retreat held last week at the Fairmont Southampton on the 14th and 15th... Read more of this article
Video: Fahy On Samaritan, Voting & Citizenship
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy held a press conference today [Nov 13] to expand on his Ministry’s Throne Speech initiatives, and formally open the new Department of Workforce Development. The Minister spoke on allowing absentee balloting for travellers and college students, looking at the concept of commercial immigration, citizenship rights,... Read more of this article
Fahy: Comments Were “Just Plain Deplorable”
Minister Michael Fahy condemned comments made by Deputy Mayor Donal Smith, calling them “saddening, regrettable and just plain deplorable.” According to a newspaper report, Deputy Mayor Smith grouped gays with “freaks”, claimed anyone who supports same sex marriage is “condemned” and said international business helped destroy Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Fahy Responds To Roban On Immigration, Jobs
Shadow Minister Walter Roban said the OBA Government’s “approach to immigration is a dismal failure and an embarrassment,” while Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said, “Thankfully Bermuda’s economy is in the hands of a Government that doesn’t view guest workers as the enemy.” When Government abolished term limits... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy Restores ADHT Charity Status
The African Diaspora Heritage Trail [ADHT] Bermuda Foundation said they have had their status as a charitable organization restored upon appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy. The ADHT said Minister Fahy cited the “fact that the Foundation is beneficial to the Bermuda public as part of his reasons for overturning an earlier decision... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Charities Financial Status
Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy provided a brief update regarding the Island’s charitable organizations and their financial status. Last month the Minister gave all local charitable entities until July 31 to ensure that their audited financial statements were current. Minister Fahy said, “In July we reported that there were 50 registered charities... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On Butcher Training Programme
Yesterday [July 24] in the Senate, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy spoke about the butcher training programme , saying that the successful candidates — Vaughan Archibald; Maki Pitt; Tommeka Talbot and Damiko Trott — all received their certification. Earlier this year the Ministry announced four Bermudians would be sent to the UK to achieve... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On Labour Meeting In Trinidad
At the recent meeting of Caribbean Labour leaders in Trinidad, it was agreed “there is scope for working together for a Caribbean-wide response to the emerging opportunities and challenges,” said Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy today [July 17] in the Senate. Minister Fahy, along with Director of the Department of Workforce Development... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy To Attend Conference In Trinidad
The Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy will be attending the International Labour Organization [ILO] Meeting of the Caribbean Labour Ministers in Trinidad & Tobago from July 2-3. The theme of the two-day meeting is “The Caribbean and Labour 2013 and Beyond – Strengthening Decent Work for Development”. It is being organised by the ILO... Read more of this article
Fahy: Public Register For Work Permit Violations
In order to combat work permit violations, the Chief Immigration Officer will have the authority to administer fines up to $5,000, the Courts can order fines of up to $25,000, and a public register will be created where offenses/offenders will be documented, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said today [June 19] in the Senate. The Minister said that... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy: Immigration Appeal Tribunal
Speaking yesterday [June 5] in the Senate, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy provided an update on the Immigration Appeal Tribunal, saying the backlog of cases currently awaiting consideration will be dealt with in the coming months. Minister Fahy said, “By January 2013, more than a year and half after the establishment of the Immigration... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy On Election & Voting Reform
The Ministry of Home Affairs is in the final stages of establishing an ad hoc Governance Committee, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy said in the Senate today [May 15], which has resumed for the summer session. Minister Fahy said, “To promote inclusiveness we said that we would: extend the days for the advance poll for travellers; introduce... Read more of this article
Minister Fahy To Attend Union Lecture Series
The Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy will attend this evening’s [Jan 22] lecture series being held by political scientist, social commentator and MP Walton Brown Jr. Mr. Brown is currently hosting a four part lecture series focusing on various aspects of Bermuda’s history. Entitled “Understanding Modern Bermuda” Mr. Brown touches on four... Read more of this article
Fahy: ‘Take Them All With A Grain Of Salt’
[Updated] We are going to hear a “flurry of announcements about wonderful projects” that are going to put Bermuda back to work and solve all our problems between now and polling day and the public should take them all with a big grain of salt,” Shadow Minister for Environment, Planning & Housing Senator Michael Fahy said. Senator... Read more of this article
Senator Fahy Responds To Recent Tech News
On hearing the announcement of LinkBermuda’s plans to build an island-wide fiber-optic network, Shadow Minister for Environment, Planning & Housing Michael Fahy said, “Competition is healthy, but competition must benefit Bermudians in both the short term and the long term.” Senator Fahy also said that Government’s announcement... Read more of this article
OBA’s Senator Fahy On Astwood Park/Scrambling
It is important that the integrity of the parks system is maintained for our future generations while also ensuring that open space is used properly for recreational purposes, OBA Senator Michael Fahy said this past Friday. The Senator was speaking in reference to the youth motocross programme being organized by the Department of Parks, which will see... Read more of this article
