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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

Tourism Minister Promotes Bermuda In Germany

During a visit yesterday [Sept 10] in Hamburg, Germany, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert and members of the Bermuda Tourism Board made the case for Bermuda as an attractive tourist destination. A statement from the Tourism Ministry said: “In front of an audience of journalists and guests in the Anglo-German Club, Minister... Read more of this article

Bermuda Business Summit Starts Tomorrow

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today said that he will host a Bermuda Business Summit tomorrow [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. With more than 100 attendees the Summit is intended to give an update on Government’s efforts to promote and grow International Business.Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox... Read more of this article

OBA Responds: Furbert’s “Secret Troops” Allegation

The One Bermuda Alliance has responded to Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert’s allegation that they have “secret troops” who post on Bernews and The Royal Gazette’s websites, saying that instead of taking responsibility for the terrible tourism results, the Minister is “trying to lay the blame for his Government’s failure... Read more of this article