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Minister Roban’s Trip To Washington Cost $2,227
A trip earlier this month by Minister of Transport and Regulatory Affairs Walter Roban to Washington DC to attend several meetings cost $2,227.69, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from September 13 to 17, and the web page listing said, “The Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport... Read more of this article
Different People To Hold Leadership Positions
For the “first time the Opposition Leader and the Leader of the Opposition Party will not be the same individual,” OBA Chairperson Justin Mathias said, explaining that while 8 OBA MPs sent a message to the Governor to appoint Craig Cannonier as Opposition Leader, Mr Cannonier “has not yet gone through the proper procedure to become... Read more of this article
Jeanne Atherden Resigns As OBA Party Leader
“I have submitted my resignation and have stepped down as Party Leader effective September 20,” Jeanne Atherden has confirmed, adding that “it was an honour to be elected and serve as the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance.” Ms Atherden’s resignation follows after unofficial information suggests that eight of the eleven... Read more of this article
Mother & Daughter Sip Of Tea On September 23
PLP Constituency 2 will be hosting a ‘Soirée de l’après-midi Mother & Daughter Sip of Tea’ on Sunday [Sept 23] from 3.00pm to 5.00pm at The Island Brasserie, Rosewood Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “PLP Constituency 2, under the distinguished patronage of The Progressive Labour Party’s First Ladies, Lady Wanda Brown, Lady... Read more of this article
Monday: New Opposition Leader To Be Sworn In
[Updated] The One Bermuda Alliance continue to have internal discussions over their leadership, with eight of their eleven elected MPs having declared ‘no confidence’ in Jeanne Atherden, with the MPs understood to be aiming to have Craig Cannonier serve as the Party Leader.According to unofficial information, eight of the eleven elected... Read more of this article
Miami Mayor Suarez To Attend Industry Forum
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will join Premier David Burt for a “fireside chat” kicking off next month’s multi-industry forum being held in Miami by the Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA]. A spokesperson said, “The mayor’s participation in the October 18 Bermuda Executive Forum follows a meeting last December in Miami between the... Read more of this article
Speculation Swirls Around OBA Leadership
[Updating] Speculation swirls around the OBA leadership, with unofficial information suggesting that some of the OBA MPs would like to remove Jeanne Atherden as the Party Leader. Information suggests that multiple MPs have taken that position, and while moves towards changing leadership are said to have taken place, there are constitutional and protocol... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier & Minister Join In ‘Dance Walk’
The Department of Health’s Dance Walk around Hamilton included a meeting with the Premier David Burt and the Minister of Health Kim Wilson, who joined in for an energetic dance during the group’s visit to the Cabinet Office today [Sept 18]. The Dance Walk lunch time event is organized quarterly by Health officials to encourage individuals to move... Read more of this article
Video: Govt Provides $60K In Funding For KBB
Earlier today [Sept 18] the Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch presented a $60,000 cheque to Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] to assist with their waste collection and awareness efforts, and said they have “have committed to continue this funding through 2020.” Noting the important work KBB does in the community, the Minister said,... Read more of this article
Premier, Deputy Meet With U.S. Representatives
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban traveled to Washington DC, where they held meetings with US Congressional representatives including Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Karen Bass, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, and Rep. Gwen Moore. Premier Burt tweeted the photos below, saying, “Spoke with @repcleaver about #Bermuda’s role as a global centre... Read more of this article
Minister Brown: ‘This Will Not Be Tolerated’
[Updated] Circumstances surrounding the loss of three jobs at Ascendant Group have resulted in various allegations being made, and the Ministry of Home Affairs launching an investigation. Earlier this week, the Ascendant Group — which is the parent company of BELCO, Aircare, iFM, and iEPC – confirmed that three staff members were made redundant. The... Read more of this article
Premier To Attend Meetings In Washington DC
Premier David Burt is travelling to Washington, DC today [Sept 13] to “conduct a series of high level meetings with US Congressional representatives.” “The Premier, who is accompanied to Washington DC by the Deputy Premier Walter Roban, will keep a busy schedule of meetings that will have a focus on energy, finance, economics and air... Read more of this article
Bermuda Financial Policy Council Meeting Held
This week, the Premier David Burt welcomed Dr. DeLisle Worrell, past Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados to Bermuda, with Dr. Worrell on-island to meet with the members of the Bermuda Financial Policy Council.“The public will recall that Dr. Worrell was recently appointed to the council, which was created to advise on the development of... Read more of this article