Our economy is heavily reliant on a strong International Business sector.
Minister of Economy & Labour Jason Hayward said this while presenting the GDP figures for the fourth quarter of 2023 – showing a 4.7% year-on-year increase and the fifth consecutive quarter of GDP growth.
He also acknowledged that such growth is not necessarily being felt across the board.
A scathing critique by the Home Affairs Minister leveled at BELCO and the Regulatory Authority for approving a 13.9% rate hike, calling it a severe blow to hardworking Bermudians bearing the brunt of high living costs.
And the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance calling the rate hike a “punch in the gut’ for Bermudians, is also taking aim at the regulators.
BELCO explained the cost of doing business globally has increased, particularly over the last 2 years and they must continue to invest in the grid and other infrastructure to provide a safe and reliable electricity supply.
BELCO said it is acutely aware that high electricity costs are a burdensome expense for many families, but it remains committed to meeting energy demands.
Jasmine Patterson reports.
The Free Democratic Movement would keep all schools open under its education policy.
The party said it would instill confidence in potential new residents and Bermudians seeking to relocate back to the island to start their families.
Marc Bean argues that school closures sends a message of pessimism for the future of the country.
Two years on, where is the National Strategy on Community Violence?
A multi-agency strategy to address community violence, overseen by an independent body.
This is apparently one of the goals of the long-awaited National Strategic Plan for Community Violence and Anti-Social Behaviour.
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks first stated Government’s intention to introduce such a strategy 2 years ago.
Following the double murder on Wednesday, Gary Foster Skelton asked the Minister about the strategy.
FAMILY OF NICOLE PARFITT REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT
Even before those who died on South Terrace were officially named today, friends, family and the community had been seeking to support the people closest to the deceased.
A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up by Senator Lindsay Simmons to support the family of Nicole Parfitt and her children Drae-E and Na-Vii, and offset the funeral and associated costs.
Karla Parfitt and Quinton Sherlock Jr, cousins of Nicole Parfitt, spoke with Gary Foster Skelton today about the support they have received, both financially and emotionally.
Major Incident at Scaur Hill this morning. Alisa Bernado reports from the scene following the reopening of the roads. Police on site.
Social media has been flooded with speculation, but there is no formal word from police at this hour on exactly what has happened.
LIVE: Police presence on South Terrace, Friswell’s Road in Pembroke.
UPDATE 3PM: A Police press conference to address the incident is scheduled for 4pm. We will broadcast live from the presser.
We can confirm that a lockdown at the hospital took place around the time of the South Terrace incident. This a protocol for any incident or potential situation
that could be a security issue, to protect patients and staff. The hospital liaises with police as to when the lockdown should be lifted.
Years of hard work both on and off the ice are now paying off for Bermudian ice hockey player Blake Montgomery.
The 19-year-old grew up emulating national hockey league pros like Alexander Ovechkin and Patrick Caine.
And now as a newly drafted NHL player, he can hardly believe that he is about to join the ranks of his idols.
Changing the drink-driving culture is an uphill battle.
So says the head of roads policing, after new stats show a rise in DUI offenses in the last three months.
Acting Superintendent Robert Cardwell also responded to questions regarding lower police officer numbers, and its impact on roads policing.
The denial of a US Visa led to the first Special Report from the Office of the Ombudsman Michael DeSilva, now two years into the role.
The report highlights for the public that any Bermudian applying for a US Visa must undergo a lifetime criminal record check.
This was prompted by a complaint that Bermuda Police disclosed a conviction that is under local law, ‘spent’ or ‘expunged’.
However, US immigration laws trump local laws when it come to US Visa Applications.
Ombudsman Michael DeSilva, whose office deals with complaints against public services, spoke to our Gary Foster Skelton.
The St David’s Lighthouse is a “beacon in need” according to Maurice Foley, OBA candidate for constituency #3.
In a call to action, he turned to social media yesterday to raise awareness about the current condition of the historic landmark in hopes to spur restoration efforts.
Alisa Bernardo met him on site and filed this report.
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