Premier Dunkley Remarks: 2016/17 Budget
- Press ReleaseGood afternoon and thank you for coming.
There is no question in my mind that of all the challenges the Government faced following the 2012 election, rebuilding the economy and fixing government finances loomed as the most intractable.…
2016/17 Budget Statement Highlights
- Press Release“The economy is growing once again after six years of contraction. The major parts of the economy… are much stronger than when we first took the reins of Government.”
“We are winning the war on spiralling public debt… Our progress, and the…
Horseshoe Bay Winning Tender Announced
-The Ministry of Public Works is excited to announce that the tender for the Horseshoe Bay Concession has been awarded to Chops Ltd.
As the public may recall, the tender was put out on December 11th 2015, with a closing date of January 22nd…
MV Oriana arrival marks the start of the 2016 Bermuda cruise ship season
- Press ReleaseThe first arrival of the 2016 Bermuda cruise ship season, the P&O Cruise ship MV Oriana, will berth at King’s Wharf at the Royal Naval Dockyard on Monday morning with 1765 passengers and a crew of 936.
Meyer Agencies is the Port Agent…
Premier Dunkley Ministerial Statement: Addressing An Increase In Serious Crimes
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, since the Christmas holidays, Bermuda has experienced a rise in serious crimes, some involving firearms.
Our community is rightly concerned about this apparent spike in criminal activity and today I wish to…
Minister Grant Gibbons Ministerial Statement: Electricity Bill 2016
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, electricity has been in commercial production and use in Bermuda since the early 1900’s, when BELCo began its operations in Hamilton with a 50kW generator. Since that time, oil markets have changed and consumer…
Minister Jeanne Atherden Ministerial Brief: Medical Practitioners Amendment Act 2016
- Ministerial StatementOVERVIEW OF THE BILL (2nd Reading)
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to stand before the House today for the second reading of the Medical Practitioners Amendment Bill (the Amendment), for the consideration of this…
Premier Dunkley visits Morgan's Point site
- Press ReleaseEarlier this week, Premier Michael Dunkley visited the Morgan’s Point site, which is also the home of the Artemis Racing base to view the progress of both development projects.
The Premier was joined by Sen. Vic Ball, Junior Minister…
American Airlines To Introduce Second Daily Service Out Of New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport
- Press ReleaseCommencing February 15th, American Airlines will operate a second flight between Bermuda and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Flight 1428 will depart JFK at 12 noon and arrive in Bermuda at 3:00 pm. The return flight…
Land Tax Notice
- Press ReleaseThe Office of the Tax Commissioner has advised that Land Tax Demand Notices for the period 1 January – 30 June 2016 will be distributed over the next few weeks with payment deadlines as follows:
Section A
Section B…
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