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April Public Service Excellence Awards Recipients

Recently (May 13), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Attorney-General’s (AG) Chambers’ Drafting Section Administration Team, as the April recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award (…

Cultural Stakeholder Conference

On May 15, the Department of Culture will host its 2nd Annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference, which will bring together key members if the island’s artistic and creative community.

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest…

Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022

On behalf of the Government, please see the below response to Governor Rena Lalgie’s announcement yesterday (May 12):
 

A Government spokesperson said: “We have received the correspondence from the Governor regarding her decision…

February 2022 RSI Report

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales Index.

February’s retail sales volume fell 4.4% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales revenue remained the same as the previous year (February…

Town Hall Meeting

Last evening (May 12), Premier David Burt and Minister of Tourism, Vance Campbell hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the Fairmont Southampton Princess. The Premier and Minister were joined by Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) President Chris…

February 2022 CPI Report

Today, the Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, released the February 2022 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics.

 The Minister explained, “In February 2022, consumers paid…

Statement from the Governor - The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022

There has been much discussion about reforming cannabis laws. There have also been some misunderstandings. So I wanted to try and clarify what is happening.

The Bermuda Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022 was re-introduced to the House of…

Premier David Burt - Fairmont Southampton Hotel Legislative Brief

Mr Speaker, I am grateful for the presentation from the Honourable Member, the Minister of Tourism. His framing of this debate provides the ideal point from which I can turn to the fiscal aspects of this redevelopment.

Mr Speaker, Black’s…

Minister of National Security Statement Following Firearm Incidents

The Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks, expressed his praise and concern following the second firearm incident to take place in only a few days.

 Minister Weeks said, “I want to express my thanks to the off duty police…

Coronavirus Update 11 May 2022

“I am saddened to report that we have had another coronavirus related death since our last update,” said Acting Minister of Health, the Hon Walter Roban. “I extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”

Since the last…