Alva Solomon

Bermuda

News Reporter at The Royal Gazette

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Articles

OBA criticises passage of 'half-baked' tax cuts legislation

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

The One Bermuda Alliance has criticised the passage of tax cuts legislation in the Senate this week, citing limited consultation. Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Environment, said while the Opposition supported the intent of the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025, it had been given little time for a healthy debate. The legislation was debated and passed in the Lower House on May 30.
Public warned of fake TikTok account

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

The Government has advised the public to be wary of a fake TikTok account created in the name of the Minister of Economy and Labour. The account carries the name and image of Jason Hayward. A spokesman said Mr Hayward does not own a TikTok account, and warned that any content posted under profile should be regarded as false and misleading. The spokesman said the account in question, located at www.tiktok.com/@mp.jasonhayward, is not authorised, endorsed or operated by Mr Hayward or the ministry.
OBA criticises passage of 'half-baked' tax cut legislation

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

The One Bermuda Alliance has criticised the passage of tax cuts legislation in the Senate this week, citing limited consultation. Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Public Works and Environment, said while the Opposition supported the intent of the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025, it had been given little time for a healthy debate. The legislation was debated and passed in the Lower House on May 30.
Tax breaks given green light in Senate

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

The Senate has approved legislation enabling tax cuts on diverse products ranging from fuel for generating electricity to construction materials and imported motor vehicle parts. The Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2025 also eliminates the duty on hospital operating supplies and lowers the duty rate on air-conditioning units and parts.
Bike race to affect traffic next Sunday

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

A race by the Bermuda Bicycle Association will affect traffic in Paget and Southampton next Sunday, the Ministry of Public Works and Environment said. The Bermuda Junior Cycling Road Race will start at 8am and is expected to conclude by 11am. The ministry said the race would begin and end on South Road near the Gulfstream restaurant in Southampton. It will pass through parts of St Paul's Lane, Middle Road and Lighthouse Road. No road closures or parking restrictions are scheduled.
MarketPlace manager wins top US award

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

Tears of joy flowed at The MarketPlace in Hamilton today after one of the supermarket chain's store managers won the top prize in a US-based awards programme. Tahjae Welch, who works at The MarketPlace in Paget, was declared winner in the FMI Food Industry Association 2025 Store Manager Awards. Mr Welch competed against two other individuals in the international retailers category.
New Berkeley Institute Key Club members installed

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

The Berkeley Institute Key Club, a youth-led service organisation sponsored by the charity Kiwanis International, has welcomed 24 young members into its ranks. The charter and pinning ceremony for students was performed by Timothy McMahon, past governor of the New England and Bermuda District of Kiwanis International. Mr McMahon was assisted by Leleath Bailey, of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, which is the founding sponsor for The Berkeley Institute Key Club.
Project Ride applicants urged to gain pedal cycle experience

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

A 90 per cent pass mark set for Project Ride applicants was not achieved last year due to their inexperience on pedal cycles, the Senate heard yesterday. Mischa Fubler, the junior transport minister, made the claim during the ministries debate in the Upper House. He told the Senate that the failure was partially because of the increasing number of 15-year-old children who registered for Project Ride having no experience riding a pedal cycle.
Fairmont saddened at passing of employee

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

A 56-year-old man has been identified as the individual who succumbed to his injuries after an industrial accident at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel in April. Thomas Lauwaske Jones, a father of three, was taken by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital along with another worker after sustaining serious injuries in an electrical accident at the hotel premises on April 13.
'Population declines threatens tax base'

3 weeks ago | royalgazette.com | Alva Solomon

Consecutive population declines are threatening to impact growth and weaken the island's tax base, the head of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has warned. Marico Thomas, the chamber president, also proposed that a series of measures such as improvement in work-permit processing can adequately address the problem.