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Minister Kicks Off Restaurant Week
Tourism & Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert today [Jan.18] joined Philip Barnett, owner of Victoria Grill in Hamilton, to highlight Restaurant Week. Victoria Grill is one of 31 local eateries participating in the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s [BDOT] first ever Restaurant Week, which is taking place now through February 6, 2012. Bermudian... Read more of this article
BEST: Why Decisions Were Wrong
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they are “concerned that the public is being led to believe there was nothing wrong” with the planning appeal decisions made by former Environment Minister Walter Roban last month. Mr Roban resigned from his position as Minister for Public Works in November, after coming under... Read more of this article
Videos: College Weeks Reunion Planned
Bermuda was where the girls were. During the island’s annual College Weeks festivities — a tourism pernennial from the 1950s through the late 1970s — up to 10,000 students would spend their spring breaks in Bermuda, the overwhelming majority of them female. “There are so many girls you can take your time to pick one ho’s... Read more of this article
‘Bermuda Can Be Year-Round Resort’
Minister of Business Development & Tourism returned to Bermuda yesterday [Dec.7] after a trip to New York City that saw him deliver the island’s tourism message to a high profile group of media and influencers and lead a sales and marketing meeting designed to review 2011 activities and upcoming initiatives for the first quarter of 2012. At the... Read more of this article
New York Enjoys A Taste Of Bermuda
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert brought a taste of Bermuda -– literally — to New York City today [Dec. 5], as he teamed with award-winning chef Jean-Claude Garzia of Beau Rivage restaurant to showcase the island to more than 50 top media figures at the prestigious James Beard House. Chef Garzia and two members of his acclaimed culinary team,... Read more of this article
Disabled Visitor Thanks Tourism Minister
[Updated] A wheelchair-using American visitor’s unhappy experience on a Bermuda bus brought tears to the eyes of Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert  – and he has offered to bring her back to the island at his own expense if necessary to make amends for her ordeal. In a recent post on the social network site Facebook, New Jersey resident Jeannette... Read more of this article
Tourism Board’s Report Completed
[Updated with video] Earlier today, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert said the Tourism Board’s report – “Establishing the foundation for the National Tourism Plan” – is completed and will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow [Dec.2] The Report summarizes “Hot Buttons” issues,... Read more of this article
OBA’s Qualified Apology To Minister
The One Bermuda Alliance issued a qualified apology to Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert today [Nov.24] after the Progressive Labour Party claimed the Opposition “struck below the belt” and called into question his empathy for the victims of violence. Earlier the OBA’s Shadow Board on National Security spokesman Jeff Baron told the Royal... Read more of this article
“Premier Needs To Make Statement”
OBA Leader Craig Cannonier said that Premier Paula Cox needs to make a statement to fully address the recent planning matters, as “the pattern of behaviour revealed by these three individuals calls into question not just personal motivations but also the system.” The PLP issued a statement in response saying, “As much as the OBA would... Read more of this article
Videos: Minister Furbert Sings In UK
[Updated] Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert’s version of “Bermuda Is Another World” at a London hospitality event reached an international audience when his impromptu performance went out over the social networking site Twitter, he revealed in Parliament on Friday [Nov. 18]. Mr. Furbert said he sang the opening verse of the island’s... Read more of this article
Furbert On Gaming: ‘Let The People Decide’
Tourism & Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert [pictured] told a Caribbean hospitality industry website he would not attempt to pre-judge how Bermuda’s people would vote in a referendum to legalise casino gambling. In a report posted yesterday [Nov.8], the newly-appointed Tourism Minister — currently conducting talks in London –... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Travels To London
Less than a week into his new position as the Minister of Business Development & Tourism, Wayne Furbert traveled to London this weekend for the annual World Travel Market [WTM]. A statement issued by the Ministry said, “Minister Furbert attended a number of key trade meetings which included British Airways and Expedia Worldwide, as well as... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Announces Cabinet Reshuffle
[Updated] Officials have confirmed there will be a Parliamentary swearing-in ceremony this morning [Nov.2] at 11:30am at Government House, although there was no indication as to who will be taking oaths of office. Update 11.28am: The ceremony has not yet begun, however numerous people are present at Government House. Update 11.37am:Â Cabinet Changes... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert Wins In Hamilton West
Constituency #6 Hamilton West held their candidate selection meeting this evening [Sept.27] at Temperance Hall, and Wayne Furbert was selected. Despite challenges from Senator LaVerne Furbert and Bermuda Football Association executive member Charles Clarke, Wayne Furbert retained his seat and will represent the PLP in the next general election. Mr Furbert... Read more of this article
Four Men With Gun Attack 77-Year-Old Man
[Updated] Last night [Oct 1] at around 11pm, a 77-year-old man was attacked by four men in Hamilton Parish, with the suspects pushing him to the ground and brandishing a gun at him. The victim, businessman Mr. Calworth Furbert, is the father of The Hon. Wayne Furbert JP, MP member of the PLP. Police spokesman Dwayne Caines confirmed that the Police... Read more of this article
Full Text: Wayne Furbert’s Speech Today
Scroll down to read both highlights, as well as the full speech that is being delivered right now by the Hon. Wayne Furbert in the House of Assembly. Mr Furbert is giving a ‘personal explanation’ for his decision to switch to the PLP, and began by thanking his family who are in attendance in the visitors gallery. He told his family he loves... Read more of this article
