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Addressing Violence in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to invite Honourable Members and the wider Bermuda community to partner with me and the Gang Violence Reduction Team as we continue the work to eradicate the senseless violence that has become all…

Bermuda College Graduation

To the Graduating Class of 2022:

On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I congratulate each of you for reaching this pivotal milestone in your lives.

You should all feel immensely proud of your achievements, and that you are a…

Cruise Industry Update

Mr. Speaker, I said back in February, “There is no tourism without transport”, and the future of Bermuda’s economic recovery depends on our air and sea visitation in 2022. Today I…

Update on School Reform – Beyond September 2022

Mr Speaker,

I rise today to provide an update to the house and the listening public on the tremendous amount of work that is being done within the Ministry of Education, the Department of Education, and the Learning First…

The Impact of COVID-19 on Our Health and Wellbeing

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, on 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’, and by 11 March 2020, the WHO had…

Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Regulatory ‘Sandbox’

Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2022; legislation that will create a regulatory ‘sandbox’ for energy innovators.

Mr. Speaker, …

Commemorative Stamp Issue - St. George’s Historical Society

Tomorrow (May 19), as part of the Heritage Month observations, the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) will issue a commemorative stamp series highlighting the St. George’s Historical Society.

The series highlights the 100th Anniversary of the…

Coronavirus Update 18 May 2022

“I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update on May 11,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the…

Heritage Month Edition of Creatives Live! featuring Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith and Samantha Smith

This Friday (May 20), the Department of Culture will host a special Heritage Month edition of Creatives Live! - featuring a trio of singers – Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith, and Samantha Smith.

Happening on the City…

Intellectual Disabilities National Plan

Good Morning,

It is with great pleasure that I announce the start of our consultation on a National Plan for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.

Intellectual disability is recognized internationally as the term…