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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

Carnival Apology For Bermuda Cancellations

Carnival Cruise Lines has apologised to Government for failing to notify local tourism officials it was planning to reduce its 2012 Bermuda itinerary. In a statement issued by the Florida-based cruise line Carnival said it had conducted a review to determine why Government was not informed its Bermuda schedule was being cut back from 12 visits to... Read more of this article

Minister Lister Thanks Public For Help & Support

Minister of Transport Terry Lister today [Aug.18] extended his “profound thanks to the Bermudian public for their help and support last night and this morning in providing transportation for persons who have been left stranded by the bus strike.” The Minister said the “extraordinary efforts by all sectors of the community to help each... Read more of this article

Video: Motor Fund Payouts Boosted

Transport Minister Terry Lister announced increased payouts for those hurt by uninsured or hit-and-run drivers under the Motor Insurance Fund. “The fund is really an important facility that makes it possible for those who otherwise would be left on the side of the road, unable to pay for their own treatment,” said the Minister. The Minister... Read more of this article

Minister: Taxi Authority To Be Created

Transport Minister Terry Lister this morning [Feb. 10] announced the formation of a new committee to review all aspects of Bermuda’s taxi industry preparatory to the creation of a Taxi Authority which will supervise its affairs. The Taxi Authority Review Committee — which will include taxi industry representatives, politicians and... Read more of this article

Wedding Bells Ring for Transport Minister

On December 8th, Minister of Transport Terry Lister married Eudora Browne-Zuill in an intimate ceremony held at the Reefs Hotel. Ms Browne-Zuill is a former Director of the Bermuda Youth Counselling Services, and presently works as a consultant. She is a mother of two, and a grandmother of seven. The Maid of Honour was the bride’s eldest daughter... Read more of this article

Video & Bio: Minister Terry Lister

Yesterday afternoon [Nov 1] Terry Lister was sworn in at Government House, taking on the position of Minister of Transport, a portfolio previously held in conjunction with Tourism by Dr Ewart Brown. Minister Lister had contested the PLP Leadership position this year, however was bested by now-Premier Cox. Minister Lister conducted a strong public campaign,... Read more of this article

Blog: PLP Race [Paula Cox/Derrick Burgess Win]

As many locals are aware tonight [Oct 28] a new PLP Leader, and therefore, Premier will be selected. Deputy Premier Paula Cox, and backbenchers Dale Butler and Terry Lister are all running for the position. For background information on how the PLP delegate selections works see here, for Dale Butler’s campaign launch see here, for Paula Cox’s... Read more of this article

Terry Lister: Education Town Hall

With Hurricane Igor bearing down, MP Terry Lister continued his public campaign to become the next PLP Party Leader and Bermuda’s next Premier last night [Sept 16]. Inside the small auditorium at Harrington Sound Workmen’s Club, and on the chosen subject of Education, addressing an audience of about 40 people, Mr Lister quoted a reference made by... Read more of this article

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