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Home Affairs Overview of Budget Plans

Good afternoon and thank you for coming.

Today, I am pleased to share information on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ plans and initiatives for the 2022-2023 budget year.

For the fiscal year 2022/23, the Ministry of…

Statement from the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform

“The Government is pleased with the outcome of the appeal, which confirms that section 53 of the Domestic Partnership Act 2018 does not infringe the constitutional rights of the Respondents in the appeal.

“The Government will now take time…

Privy Council Finds in Favour of Government

The Government is pleased with the outcome of the appeal, which confirms that section 53 of the Domestic Partnership Act 2018 does not infringe the constitutional rights of the Respondents in the appeal.

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2022 Sports Awards Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport’s Remarks

A very special good evening to Premier David Burt, my Ministerial colleagues, and to our award nominees, their families and supporters.
Welcome to the 40th Annual Sports Awards. 

The theme of this year’s ceremony is “‘…

Impact of the Sanction Regime against Russia on the Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority and the Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority

Mr. Speaker, the information I have shared today speaks solely to the impact of the sanctions on Bermuda and not the foreign policy behind the sanctions.

Mr. Speaker, further to my update to this…

Update on Short-Term Stimulus Program

Mr. Speaker, I will provide the House with a report on the Short-Term Stimulus Program that was launched in December of 2020 in the wake of the economic downturn sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the program was to…

Public Service Excellence - February

Recently (March 11), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized Mr. Todd Fox as the February recipient of the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA).

The PSEA is a programme that recognizes…

Minister of National Security - Expression of Condolences Following Road Traffic Death

This evening, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, shared a message of condolence following today's road traffic accident in Hamilton Parish.

Minister Ming said, “I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to…

Rockaway Ferry Stop Reopens

Today, the Department of Marine and Ports has advised that the Rockaway Ferry Stop (Green Route) will reopen on Monday, 14 March. The regular service to Rockaway will resume with the first departure from Rockaway at 7:20 a.m. …

Minister of National Security Response to Shooting at Local Sports Club

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP, said, “The shooting which took place last night at a local sporting club has left two young people injured. 

“ Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their…