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Premier To Co-Chair Summit, Bill Clinton To Speak
Premier Paula Cox will serve as Co Chair of the C3 Summit to be held on September 13/14 in New York City, with guest speakers at the event set to include former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Apple CEO Tim Cook. President Clinton will serve the keynote speaker for the C3 Summit 2012: The 21st Century Business Challenges in U.S.-Arab Opportunities. Ransel... Read more of this article
Premier To UK MP: “Bermuda Pays Its Own Bills”
Premier Paula Cox has issued a statement “to remind” a UK MP that Bermuda pays all of its own bills — including the bill for Bermuda’s Governor — after he criticized Bermuda’s tax policy and said “we are paying twice because we are paying for Bermuda.” The Independent reports that John Mann [pictured],... Read more of this article
Premier To Formally Recognise Somerset’s Win
Tomorrow afternoon [Aug 14] Premier Paula Cox will formally recognise the Somerset Cricket Team for their 2012 Cup Match victory. The event will take place at the National Sports Centre’s Frog Lane Field, and Premier Cox will offer official congratulations on behalf of her Cabinet colleagues and the Government on Somerset’s commanding win over St.... Read more of this article
Premier Cox Praises Butterfield On Olympic Effort
Earlier today [Aug 7] Premier Paula Cox attended the Men’s Triathlon at the 2012 London Olympics, to cheer on Bermudian Tyler Butterfield, who finished in 34th position. Premier Cox said, “Tyler represented Bermuda proudly and is truly an inspiration to all Bermudian athletes. He had the fastest time in the cycling part of the Triathlon. Also,... Read more of this article
Cayman Premier’s ‘Open Letter’ To Paula Cox
[Updated] Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush [pictured] wrote an ‘open letter’ to Premier Paula Cox where he said her behaviour is “downright antagonistic” and said that until now he had not rebutted or answered her back. “The fact is, as Cayman’s Premier I have never attacked, any other country, including Bermuda…”... Read more of this article
Premier Cox Expresses Condolences To Ghana
Premier Paula Cox has extended condolence to the Government and people of Ghana on the passing of President John Atta Mills. Mr Atta Mills had ruled the West African country since 2009 and died yesterday [July 24] at age 68. His Vice-President John Dramani Mahama has been sworn in as his replacement. In her message, Premier Cox stated: “On behalf... Read more of this article
Premier Paula Cox Comments On PAC Report
In taking note of the Public Accounts Committee [PAC] report tabled Friday July 20th, 2012 by the Standing Committee on the Public Accounts, the Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox stated, “I acknowledge the work of the Public Accounts Committee in addressing items of concern relating to the Department of Tourism [BDOT] and operations and governance... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Host World Cricket Tournament
Premier of Bermuda, Paula Cox, announced Thursday [July 19] that the ICC have confirmed that Bermuda will be the host country of the Pepsi World Cricket League Division 3 in 2013. The Premier said: “The Government of Bermuda, alongside the Bermuda Cricket Board, is delighted to announce that the Island has been selected by the International Cricket... Read more of this article
‘Goal Is To Expand Islamic Finance Opportunities’
This past week, the Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula Cox, led a delegation to London to continue efforts to strengthen Bermuda’s relations with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC]. The delegation arrived in London last Sunday [July 15] and included Wayne Furbert, Minister of Business Development and Tourism; Jeremy Cox, Chief... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier Hosts Senior Citizens Tea
Premier Paula Cox hosted a senior citizens’ tea yesterday afternoon [July 1] at the Botanical Gardens, with hundreds of the island’s senior citizens making their way to enjoy the afternoon’s events. The Premier welcomed the guests and remarks were given by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors. The afternoon was filled... Read more of this article
Cox: ‘Further Spending Cuts Will Weaken Economy’
“We will continue to press ahead with important investments in infrastructure which will bring jobs, income, and new opportunity to Bermudians,” Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox said on Friday [June 28]. “I remain committed to bringing enhanced efficiency to the civil service, and freezing spending at current levels,”... Read more of this article
Premier Urges Cooperation & Calm After Shooting
[Updated] Premier Paula Cox, Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier expressed their sincere condolences to the family of the victim of yesterday’s fatal shooting, and urged any witnesses to come forward. At around 5.15pm yesterday [June 23] two men on a bike wearing dark visors rode up to Jason’s... Read more of this article
Cox: ‘Change Is Not Pending, Change Has Come’
“Change is not just pending, change has come and the Government is determined to make a difference in its operating procedures,” Finance Minister and Premier Paula Cox said today [June 15] in the House of Assembly. The Premier was speaking on the Good Governance Act 2012, and said, “Good Governance is not just about passing legislation,... Read more of this article
Lorraine Rest Home Opens New Wing
The new wing at the Lorraine Rest Home in Warwick includes four new bedrooms with modern amenities, a recreation room and an area housing security equipment to view the entire facility, Minister Patrice Minors said today [June 14]. Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors was joined by Premier Paula Cox and Elder Kevin Santucci, Warwick... Read more of this article
Bill Paves Way For Gambling Referendum
A date for the referendum on gambling to be held under the provisions of the Referendum bill passed in the House last night will be “determined and announced in the near future,” Premier Paula Cox said. The Premier was speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday [June 8] on the Referendum Act 2012. Premier Paula Cox tabled the Bill on May... Read more of this article
Premier Cox Attends Meetings In Belgium
Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox is in Brussels, Belgium, where she delivered the message to key European decision-makers that Bermuda considers it “vital to actively engage with Europe and also to tell the Bermuda story.” Premier Cox said: “It is important to put a political face to Bermuda while crucial decisions are being made.... Read more of this article
