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Premier Dunkley Remarks: Bermuda’s 2016 National Hero

Good afternoon:

As you are aware, on June 20th we will be celebrating National Heroes Day. Since its inception in 2008, we have honoured some incredible Bermudians.

Bermudians who have made significant contributions to our Island…

Airport contractor to meet with union over labour dispute

The Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities has been advised that representatives from the Bermuda Industrial Union and Menzies Aviation will be meeting to discuss a dispute involving a group of ramp workers at the L.F. Wade…

Bus service reduced because of maintenance issues

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) reported today that the recent maintenance issues may continue to hinder the public bus service in the near future, with the cancellation of some bus service this afternoon and early tomorrow morning…

Bermuda represented at major shipping conference

The Department of Maritime Administration (DMA), in association with the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) and the members of the Bermuda business and shipping community are attending the biennial “Posidonia International Shipping…

Standards training for Marine and Ports crew

Department of Marine and Ports Services employees are this week benefitting from the ultimate seafarer training in the United Kingdom.

The Government department has proposed to train all more than 70 staff that operate department vessels,…

Boating Public Urged to Safeguard Common Tern Nesting Sites

Bermuda’s boating public is being urged to safeguard the nesting sites of Bermuda’s critically endangered Common Tern.
 
Currently numbering just five nesting pairs, terns lay clutches of three eggs in nests on tiny islets or on…

Premier's Tribute to Muhammad Ali

Today, the Premier, the Hon. Michael joined those around the world in paying tribute to the iconic and legendary ‎boxer, activist and humanitarian, the late Muhammad Ali, who passed away this weekend.

Premier Dunkley: ‎"On behalf…

Moody’s downgrades Bermuda’s rating to A2 - Outlook remains stable

The Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance the Hon. E.T. Richards JP MP today advised that Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded Bermuda’s rating to A2 from A1 with a stable outlook.

”Given the momentum we continue to gain in reducing…

Cybersecurity

Mr. Speaker,
I rise this morning to talk about the issue of cybersecurity and Government'…

Partnerships and Companies Amendment Act 2016

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce to this Honourable House, the Partnerships…