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PLP ‘Congratulate’ OBA For Continuing Plan
The PLP congratulates the OBA for “continuing to build upon the foundation” in tourism laid by the PLP, as the OBA has “demonstrated that in the absence of original ideas or a plan, they are wise enough to continue what works”, Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said. The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] recently announced... Read more of this article
OBA Chairman ‘Amazed’ By Furbert’s Statement
One Bermuda Alliance Chairman Thad Hollis said he was amazed at the statement made by former Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert this weekend about the cancellation of the Park Hyatt contract. Mr Hollis noted that Mr Furbert said the contract was terminated back in September 2012 — which he later retracted – and said it would be very easy... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert: Hyatt Contract Was Terminated
The former PLP Government terminated the Park Hyatt agreement as a result of their failure to commence the development of the property within the time frame, Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said last night. The construction was supposed to have started some time ago, with initial press statements on the matter stating the resort was scheduled... Read more of this article
Furbert: I Saw The Secret Plan With My Own Eyes
[Updated with Michael Dunkley & Dr Grant Gibbons' remarks] Speaking at a press conference today [Dec 3], former UBP Leader and now PLP MP Wayne Furbert said he saw the UBP secret plan with his own eyes, can verify that it exists, said the term “black surrogates” was used, and also said he himself was probably a “surrogate”. Mr... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert: Happy With BBDC Progress
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert reported on the current status and progress made by the recently formed Bermuda Business Development Corporation (BBDC) and said: “I am very happy with the progress that the Interim Board has made to date.” The interim Board consists of Caroline Foulger (Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers... Read more of this article
Government Signs Agreement With Microsoft
Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Wayne Furbert, signed a new agreement with the Microsoft Corporation on Wednesday [Nov 14] for the continued use of the company’s online safety material at no charge. The original agreement was signed on August 27, 2007 following the passage of the Criminal Code Amendment Act 2007 that provides comprehensive... Read more of this article
Minister: 2013 British Airways Bookings Up 39%
Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert said he is “delighted to share outstanding projections” announced by partners at the World Travel Market [WTM] in London this year. The Ministry said that BA Holidays’, our largest tour operator, reported sales for Bermuda are up 36% year on year, whilst forward bookings for... Read more of this article
Amendment To The Companies Act 1981
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert announced that the Government has approved an amendment to the Companies Act 1981 to remove the current requirement that certain companies file a prospectus with the Bermuda Registrar of Companies. This is applicable to companies whose shares are listed on an exchange deemed an “appointed... Read more of this article
Tourism Minister: October Air Arrivals Up 5.3%
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Wayne Furbert said that preliminary results of air arrivals as of October 25, 2012 show that 17,472 passengers visited the island, up 5.3%. A Tourism Ministry spokesperson said: “Minister Furbert believes that we are seeing an increase because the Government National Tourism Plan is working and... Read more of this article
2012 Third Quarter Air Arrivals Increase By 2%
[Updated with video] Air visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the third quarter of 2012 increased by 2%, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert said this afternoon. Minister Furbert said: “Total air visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the third quarter of 2012 increased during the period by 2%. The quarter ended with a total of 81,083... Read more of this article
Minister: Foreign Investment Will Spur Growth
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today said Bermuda can expect foreign investment to spur growth in Gross Domestic Product [GDP] and provide jobs following passage of the Companies Amendment Act 2012. Minister Furbert said since the Act had been passed several companies have applied for exemption of the 60/40 rule including... Read more of this article
Photos: Minister Furbert ‘Works’ At Hotel
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert observed World Tourism Day at the Fairmont Southampton using the opportunity to work alongside the hotels colleagues and interact with tourists. Working with the guidance of The Fairmont Southampton’s staff, Minister Furbert assisted the bellman in opening doors for guests and later assisted... Read more of this article
