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Bermuda Hosts Successful Roundtable Discussion to Advance Its Digital Asset Ecosystem

Charting the future course of digital assets, the Bermuda Government's Economic Development Department (EDD) led a roundtable discussion on June 27th that brought together industry stakeholders and DABA-licensed companies. This strategic dialogue…

Bermuda Day Awards presentation

On Friday July 21st, the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell, JP, hosted an award ceremony for the float winners of the 2023 Bermuda Day Parade. The award presentation took place at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The…

Public Service Reform Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the Government Reform initiative.

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will recall learning about the strategic framework for Government Reform produced in consultation with PwC that set out a…

Dr. Derrick Binns - 37 Years of Public Service

The Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns, JP retires today, July 21st 2023, after a remarkable career spanning over three decades.

His journey in the public service began in 1986, as a Psychologist with the Department of…

Bermuda Has Transportation Win on 15th July

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the significant milestone achieved in our transportation services for Bermuda's cruise passengers. On Saturday, July 15th, we experienced an influx of almost 10,000 cruise passengers, making it one of the…

Update on Island-Wide Roadworks

Mr. Speaker as I traverse across the Island daily to undertake the roles that the people of Bermuda have entrusted me with, I physically feel every crack and crevasse on our roads.

Mr. Speaker, members of this Honourable House and the…

2023 Senior School Graduations

Mr. Speaker,
On Wednesday, June 28th and Friday, June 30th, respectively, I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremonies for both The Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy. During each of the last six years, I have rejoiced in…

Tourism Investment Act 2017 Awareness

Good morning Mr. Speaker,

I wish to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Ministry of Tourism and the Cabinet Office’s efforts to engage our industry stakeholders on the recently amended Tourism Investment Act 2017.
Mr.…

Airport Fire Rescue Services

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service Airport Operations Division and what we are doing to ensure that sufficient resources are in place to meet the increased airport…

Increasing Benefits for Financial Assistance Recipients

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to introduce Amendments to the Schedule of the Financial Assistance Regulations 2004, which is entitled the Table of Allowable Expenses.

The purpose of these amendments is to increase the benefits for…