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Bermuda Government - Speech From the Throne 2013. Read document online today or Print/Download for later viewing.
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Good day students:
On behalf of the Ministry of Education, please be advised that applications are now being accepted for the following:
- The Bermuda Government Scholarships;
- Further Education Awards and Interest-Free Student Loans;
- Mature Student Awards;
- Teacher Training Awards; and
- The University of West Indies Scholarship
For those to whom this is relevant, application forms can be downloaded from www.moed.bm or collected from the Ministry of Education, 14 Waller's Point Road, St. David's DD03 or from the General Post Office.
Interested persons are encouraged to apply.
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The Premier, the Hon. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP, has described his visit to Washington DC, for President Barack Obama's Inauguration as "a very successful one", noting that he was "proud to represent Bermuda" at such an historical occasion.
The public will be aware that the Premier and his wife Mrs. Antoinette Cannonier were in Washington attending the Inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Premier and Mrs. Cannonier were also among the guests at The President's Ball being held at the Washington Convention Centre.
Premier Cannonier said, "Our trip to Washington for the inauguration of President Barack Obama has been a very successful one, as we want to establish key relationships with the United States of America, as well as specific states on the east coast."
The Premier said the opportunity to be in Washington DC during this historical time provided him with an invaluable opportunity to meet some key individuals and US lawmakers.
The Premier said, "My wife and I attended the Inaugural Ball for the State of Maryland on Sunday and met the following people: Governor Martin O'Malley, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown; who is running for Governor of Maryland next year, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Congressman Elijah Cummings, Senator Benjamin Cardin, former Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend; the daughter of the late Robert Kennedy, Secretary of State John Mc Donough, County Executive Isiah Leggett, Delegate Tom McMillan and Senator Bryan Frosh to name a few."
The Cabinet Office announced this evening (Jan. 20) that the Premier, the Hon. Craig Cannonier, JP, MP and his wife Mrs. Antoinette Cannonier, will attend the Inauguration of President Barack Obama in Washington DC, tomorrow (Jan. 21).
Additionally, Premier and Mrs. Cannonier will be among the guests present at The President's Ball being held at the Washington Convention Centre tomorrow evening.
Premier Cannonier said, "I am so pleased to have been given the opportunity to participate in one of the biggest events on the US calendar. Undoubtedly everyone is aware of the significance of President Obama as the first African American to be President of the United States, and of the historic relevance of his re-election to a second term. I am also keenly aware of America as our long-time friend and primary trading partner, and the importance of the United States of America to an economically sound Bermuda.
"The atmosphere in Washington is electric and anticipation is building towards the ceremony in front of the Capitol Building tomorrow. My wife and I are humbled by this experience and look forward to an enjoyable time."
President Obama participated in a small private Swearing-In ceremony before noon today (Jan. 21), as is required by the Constitution of the United States. However, the public Swearing-In ceremony, Inaugural parade and official Inaugural balls will all take place on Monday, 21 January 2013.
Bermuda, as with all overseas territories, will be officially represented at Inaugural events by the British Ambassador to the US, Sir Peter Westmacott.
Good afternoon and thank you for coming.
I am pleased to be joined this afternoon by well known local hotelier Mr. David Dodwell.
I am also pleased to announce that Mr. Dodwell has been appointed the Chairman of the Tourism Board and the Chairman Designate of the new Tourism Authority for Bermuda which we aspire to have established within the next 6 months.
Mr. Dodwell has been tasked with leading the formation of and creating the structure for the new Authority that will fulfill one of our election promises - to move Tourism out of the political realm.
Before discussing details of the Authority, I will say a few words about existing staff at the Bermuda Department of Tourism - or BDOT.
The priority of the Authority will be to maintain continuity and to ensure that political interference is removed so that we can achieve the best outcome for the revival of Bermuda's Tourism industry.
The success of the Authority is directly dependent on engaging and empowering the Bermuda Department of Tourism staff so they can perform to the best of their abilities in carrying out the mandate of the Authority.
Member of the British Empire:
Mr. Giorgio Zanol MBE - for his charitable contributions and advocacy in the community. Born in Italy, Mr. Zanol came to Bermuda in the mid 1960s, and for more than 40 years, Giorgio Zanol has built a successful business – the Lindo's Group of Companies. His charitable contributions are widely known in Bermuda, having devoted his attention to many philanthropic causes, with many organisations benefitting from his efforts, including the Bermuda Diabetes Association, the Lions Club of Bermuda, Rotary International, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church and the CedarBridge Academy and the Devonshire Colts to name a few. Mr. Zanol is also passionate about health and fitness, and it's through his sporting pursuits such as marathon running that he has managed to raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Bermuda Diabetes Association. One of Georgio Zanol's greatest traits is his humility, and he has dedicated his life to helping many around him. Mr. Zanol is passionate about giving back to the community and is committed to sustainability. In recent years, he introduced reusable green grocery bags in his stores, and also paved the way in alternate energy production with the installation of solar panels on the roof of his store in Devonshire.
The following persons have been awarded Queen's Certificates and Badges of Honour:
Elder Kevin John Tyron Santucci – for his outstanding social and religious service. Elder Santucci is well known throughout the community for his dedication to social needs, his Christian involvement, his musical talents and the giving of his time as a volunteer. Mr. Santucci performs a variety of services both locally and internationally. As an Evangelist, he regularly teaches and holds Christian based seminars; he has preached, taught, baptized and shared his singing talents throughout many parts of the world. He is well known for his community work in the US, South Africa, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. He is a long serving member of the Bermudian Parks Commission and in late 2012, he was appointed as the Chaplin/Spiritual Advisor to the Corporation of Hamilton. Mr. Santucci is a long serving member and now chairman of the Warwick Parish Council, which owns and operates the Lorraine Seniors Home. Elder Santucci is also the Chaplin for Bermuda's three prisons.
Lynn Yvette Wilson – for her years of volunteer service in the community - For more than 20 years, Lynn Wilson has dedicated her life to volunteering her time and energy to the patients at the KEMH VII Continuing Care Unit. Mrs. Wilson is seen as an invaluable member of the Continuing Care Unit and has touched countless lives with her care and dedication. Ms Wilson is also a long serving member of the St. Monica's Guild and currently serves as its president. The role of the Guild is provide assistance to the church in fund raising, visitation of the sick, and assisting with various community activities. And recently, Mrs. Wilson was instrumental in founding the St. Monica's Community Feeding Programme.
Newly appointed One Bermuda Alliance Senators.
Pictured from left: Senator Alexis Swan J.P., Premier the Hon. Craig Cannonier J.P., M.P., His Excellency the Governor Mr. George Fergusson, Senator Lynn Woolridge J.P. and Senator Jeffrey Baron J.P.
Senator Baron will have responsibility for Public Safety and Legal Affairs, Senator Swan will have responsibility for Environment and Planning and Community and Cultural Development and Senator Woolridge will have responsibility for Health and Seniors and Public Works.
Thanks,
The Department of Consumer Affairs would like to advise the public that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and four major retailers are announcing a voluntary recall to consumers who own Nap Nanny recliners made by Baby Matters, LLC of Berwyn, Pennsylvania.
Retailers currently participating include Amazon.com, Buy Buy Baby, Diapers.com and Toys R Us/Babies R Us. At the request of the CPSC, these retailers have agreed to voluntarily participate because the manufacturer is unable or unwilling to participate in the recall.
CPSC is warning parents and caregivers that these baby recliners contain defects in the design, warnings and instructions, which pose a substantial risk of injury and death to infants. This recall includes the Nap Nanny Generations One and Two, and the Chill model infant recliners.
The Hon. Shawn Crockwell J.P., M.P., Minister of Tourism Development and Transport today offered his sincere condolences to MP and former Minister Michael Weeks and his family following the death of his son Malik on Christmas night.
Minister Crockwell said: "On behalf of the Government and everyone in Bermuda, I offer my sincere condolences to Michael and Cindy and their family at this most difficult and distressing time. To lose a young son in such a tragic situation on Christmas day is unfathomable. Everyone in Bermuda must do their part to end the deaths on our roads that occur all to frequently. The statistics are frightening. We have had 10 road traffic deaths on our roads this year, and almost every one was a young male on a motorbike. And most of these deaths were preventable. We must all slow down and take personal responsibility for our actions on the roads. At this festive time of year we should heed the message from the Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA) to ABCD - Always Bus, Cab or Designated Driver. We simply cannot afford to have another death and grieving family."