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Lister On Business/Homes: Overall A Wise Policy
“Overall I think this is a wise policy that is aimed at securing Bermuda’s relationship with international business,” Independent MP Terry Lister said about the recently tabled corporate landholding policy. Yesterday Education & Economic Development Minister Dr Grant Gibbons held a press conference to discuss the Companies Amendment... Read more of this article
MP Lister On Dr Heatley: “Tell Him Get Cracking”
Speaking in the House of Assembly last night [Mar 14] Independent MP Terry Lister referenced the reports that Bermuda’s Commissioner of Education has been shortlisted for another job in the United States only six months after arriving in Bermuda, and told the Minister to “tell him get cracking.” According to U.S. news reports Dr Edmond... Read more of this article
Terry Lister: Budget Puts Us In Holding Pattern
“Rather than bringing a post-SAGE implementation Budget, the Minister is still yet to tell the country which SAGE recommendations he will take on though he did explicitly tell us which departments are now on a hit list for some form of privatisation,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. Yesterday [Feb 21] Finance Minister Bob Richards delivered... Read more of this article
Terry Lister On Govt’s Decision On Referendum
The Government’s decision to bypass the referendum on gambling “can give rise to a belief across the country that the Government cannot be trusted,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. On Friday [Dec 13] Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The... Read more of this article
MP Terry Lister On Casino Gaming, Referendum
[Written by Independent MP Terry Lister] Much has been said about casino gaming over the past few years. It has been purported that introducing casino gaming could save the tourism industry and get Bermuda back on the tourism map. Many believe that we have fallen behind in the tourism industry because we have failed to move with the times. On the other... Read more of this article
Terry Lister: ‘Bill Will Enhance Cruise Experience’
The Bill permitting cruise ships to open their casinos in port will bring more money to the Government, increase the profitability of the cruise lines and enhance the cruise experience thus making Bermuda more attractive, Independent MP Terry Lister said. Last month a bill was tabled in the House of Assembly that would allow cruise ship passengers to... Read more of this article
Lister: Challenge Is To Effectively Manage Money
Finance Minister Bob Richards has made a “bold move” in borrowing $750 million, the challenge is to “effectively manage this money over the next three years and to bring financial success to the people of Bermuda,” said Independent MP Terry Lister. Last week the Government confirmed they borrowed $750 million, in the form of... Read more of this article
Lister On Child Day Care Allowance Changes
Should the changes to the Child Day Care Allowance pass the Senate and be signed into law “it could have the effect of creating distrust between parents and Financial Assistance Dept workers,” Independent MP Terry Lister said. On Friday [June 28] the Government brought forward a Bill which will require able-bodied Financial Assistance recipients... Read more of this article
Lister On Bermuda College Graduation Rates
Independent Member of Parliament Terry Lister congratulated the 99 students who recently graduated from the Bermuda College, however said that on average 700 babies are born in Bermuda annually, so a much higher number of student should be graduating. Mr Lister said, “The ninety-nine people who graduated from Bermuda College last week are to be... Read more of this article
Lister On Tourism: “Fish Where The Fish Are”
Bermuda can achieve sustained tourism growth a number of factors including “fishing where the fish are” and defining our geographic market and exploiting it, Terry Lister said. The Independent MP also said once we have our tourists on island we must ensure they have a great experience and convert to repeat visitors. “Every Bermudian... Read more of this article
MP Terry Lister: S&P Revision Was “Inevitable”
It is disappointing for Standard & Poor’s [S&P] to state “the outlook on Bermuda is negative” but this was inevitable, Independent MP Terry Lister said. On Thursday [Mar 28] S&P lowered its outlook on Bermuda from stable to negative and affirmed its ‘AA-/A-1+’ long- and short-term issuer credit ratings on the... Read more of this article
Terry Lister Announces Resignation From PLP
[Updated with videos] Speculation is swirling that Terry Lister may be leaving the Progressive Labour Party to sit in the House of Assembly as an Independent. If this turns out to be the case, it will change the balance of the House of Assembly from 19 OBA and 17 PLP, to 19 OBA and 16 PLP, and 1 Independent. First appointed by the PLP to the Senate... Read more of this article
