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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
Premier Tables Bill To Increase Good Governance
Earlier today [May 25] in the House of Assembly, Premier Paula Cox tabled the second phase of the Good Governance legislation. The Bill makes provision for Ministers to be appointed to hear an application or appeal on behalf of another Minister who has a conflict of interest, to extend whistle blower protection, to increase the period within which offences... Read more of this article
2012 Labour Force Survey To Start Today
This morning [May 21] Premier Paula Cox announced the launch the 2012 Labour Force Survey that is being conducted by the Department of Statistics. The survey commences today, and spans until June 29th. Premier Cox said, “You may recall in December last year when we shared the final results of the 2010 Census, there were 2,581 persons counted as... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cox Tables Referendum Act 2012
[Updated with video] Premier Paula Cox tabled the Referendum Act 2012 in the House of Assembly today [May 18], which she said would be followed by a referendum on gaming in Bermuda in due course. The Referendum Act 2012 establishes the necessary mechanics and procedures to be followed in the holding of any referendum in Bermuda. The Premier said, “In... Read more of this article
Bermuda Signs Double Tax Agreement With Qatar
Last week Premier Paula Cox signed a Double Taxation Agreement with Qatar, saying “Today the Government of Bermuda lays down our trump card to further Bermuda as a western hub for the Islamic financial services industry. “The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) signed today enters Bermuda among Qatar’s impressive DTA network of 50 DTAs and... Read more of this article
RIMS Convention & Exhibition In High Gear
The 50th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] Convention & Exhibition under the umbrella, “50 Years Making Connections” began in earnest on Monday [Apr.16] with registrants from across the globe making their way to the convention floor. In addition to hundreds of exhibitors, numerous sessions offered at RIMS included, Excellence... Read more of this article
Premier Attends RIMS Conference In Philadelphia
The Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula Cox is currently attending the 48th Annual Risk and Insurance Management Society [RIMS] Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Attendees from more than 50 countries including multinational corporations and international organizations will come together in Philadelphia at RIMS 2012 to learn... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Responds To Dr Brown’s Statement
Addressing former Premier Dr Ewart Brown’s statement about the Governor earlier this week, Premier Paula Cox said she doesn’t think “there is any need for comment,” and also stated that the former Premier was “speaking in his private and personal capacity.” Dr Brown held a press conference on Tuesday, saying that... Read more of this article
Premier, Minister To Speak At NY Conference
Premier Paula Cox along with prominent government officials and private sector bankers to discuss Bermuda’s many investment-friendly sectors at the New York Society of Security Analysts’ Investing in Bermuda Conference on May 2, 2012. At this full-day conference, finance professionals will find out the very latest opportunities directly from top... Read more of this article
Premier Hails Bermuda’s OECD Peer Review
Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox yesterday [Apr. 8] expressed her pleasure at the results of the most recent assessment report of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD] Peer Review Group [PRG]. A statement released said, “Bermuda was credited for legislative changes that have demonstrated progress and global... Read more of this article
Premier Cox: ‘Exciting Time For Bermuda’
Premier Paula Cox had an eventful Easter Weekend which commenced on Good Friday, in the town of St. George with the interdenominational re-enactment of the last moments in the life of Jesus Christ. This Interdenominational Service attracted both locals and tourists. Also, in attendance was the Premier’s husband and son [Germain Nkeuleu and Stephane... Read more of this article
Premier Honoured At New York Gala
On Saturday evening, March 31st, 2012 at the 16th Annual Women of Great Esteem Emerald Awards Ceremony in New York, Premier Paula Cox was the recipient of the elite 2012 WGE “Emerald Award of Excellence. The Premier is the third Bermudian recipient of the WGE Award of Excellence, joining the late Dame Lois Brown Evans and former Premier Dame... Read more of this article
