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Archives for October 2018

Vacation rentals tax “premature” – Cannonier

October 28, 2018
By Ayo Johnson

Craig Cannonier, Premier of Bermuda

Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier has criticised a newly imposed tax on vacation rentals as “premature” and a “mistake”, warning that the timing of the move could out-price Bermuda as a destination. I think the Airbnb tax was premature,” Cannonier said in an emailed statement to Politica.  “This industry has provided an uplift for Bermuda and…...

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Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Airbnb, Craig Cannonier, Jamahl Simmons, Tourism, Vacation rentals

Government continues stonewalling on DCFS investigation

Claims answering questions will 'prejudice' the probe; key people yet to be contacted

October 16, 2018
By Ayo Johnson

Days after casting its investigation into the Department of Child and Family Services as purely a human resources matter, the Social Development Ministry has suggested it is looking into several matters including child abuse allegations we brought to their attention. And, despite insisting the investigation is “ongoing”, there are no indications that an inquiry has […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Alfred Maybury, DCFS, Saul Dismont, Tiffanne Thomas

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