‘Fast Pass Cards’ Launched For Guest Workers

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief and Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice Minors hosted a joint press conference this morning [Apr.19] to launch the Fast Pass Card initiative. Minister Minors said the initiative is a “great benefit for those guest workers in our community who possess work permits, particularly our friends and partners [...]

Business Minister Welcomes New Class 4 Reinsurer

“Official incorporation statistics indicate that over the last five years, eight highly-capitalised reinsurers holding Class 4 licenses issued by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, have selected Bermuda as their domicile,” said a statement from Government. “These formations represent an aggregate of more than $8 billion in fresh capital dedicated to the Bermuda reinsurance industry, which is [...]

“Measure To Improve” Government Service

Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday [Apr.13], Minister of Government Estates and information Services Michael Scott said an effort to improve customer service throughout government is being made through the “Measure to Improve” initiative. The “Measure to Improve” initiative, promoted and coordinated by the Department of E-Government, has a primary goal of achieving improved [...]

Government Investigating ‘Theft’ Of Documents

An investigation into the alleged theft of a “confidential report that was stolen from government offices” and leaked to ZBM is underway said Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott this morning [Apr.12]. Citing internal documents, ZBM reported on financial irregularities and within the Department of Communications and Information last night. “ZBM news is in possession of a [...]

Presentation Ceremony Held At Archives

Yesterday [Apr.11] Minister Michael Scott held a presentation at the Archives, saying an archive is not just a collection of historical records, it is a place that provides researchers with the materials to “build the collective memories of our society.” “The first exhibit relates to Mr. Tommy Aitchison, a well-know and highly regarded journalist, cricketer, [...]

“Employment Hotline” Launched For Jobseekers

Today the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors advised that the Department of Labour and Training has created a new hotline aimed at encouraging unemployed persons to register with the department. The new number is 297-7631. Minister Minors noted that the Ministry wants to ensure that it provides individuals, who are currently unemployed, [...]

Premier Hails Bermuda’s OECD Peer Review

Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox yesterday [Apr. 8] expressed her pleasure at the results of the most recent assessment report of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development [OECD] Peer Review Group [PRG]. A statement released said, “Bermuda was credited for legislative changes that have demonstrated progress and global leadership in the area of transparency and [...]

Minister: Railway Trail Initiative A Success

Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks spoke on a public/private partnership within the Ministry of Public Works earlier this week. The Department of Parks contracts maintenance of the Railway Trial to local landscaping companies who are required to hire Bermudians as trainees. The contractor was required to submit monthly progress reports to the Department of [...]

Minister Responds To Chamber On Immigration

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry today [Apr.4] responded to recent public comments emanating from the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Ministry’s work and term limit policies. In a speech to the Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday, Chamber executive vice-president Joanne MacPhee said “major immigration reform” was needed to make Bermuda more attractive to international [...]

AG Thanks Chief Justice Richard Ground

As Chief Justice Richard Ground is set to officially retire today [Mar.31], Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Kim Wilson commended Mr. Ground for his exemplary service and commitment to the Judiciary. “One of the things I most admire about Justice Ground is his fierce protection of the Constitutional independence of the Judiciary which tempered by [...]

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