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International Customs Day

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to recognise International Customs day which was on the 26th January 2022.

Mr. Speaker, the theme of this year’s International Customs Day was “Scaling up Customs Digital Transformation by embracing a…

The Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

I rise today to share with Honourable Members the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027.

Mr Speaker,

This House will recall the previous Health Strategy covered the years 2014 to 2019.

In…

Department of Immigration Automation Update

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to provide an update on the Automation Project already underway in the Department of Immigration.  We are extremely excited about these advances which will benefit both the Department, businesses and the…

Blue Shield: Improving the Effective Marine Enforcement of our Exclusive Economic Zone

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on our strategy to improve the protection of our marine resources within our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Bermuda is privileged to have a very large Exclusive Economic Zone. Our…

Public Notice Release of Sex Offender- TeWolde Mathin Selassie

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP, today issued a public notice of the impending release, of sex offender TeWolde Mathin Selassie, who will be released from the Department of Corrections…

School-Related COVID Update

MR SPEAKER,

I want to take this time today to provide updates on some COVID Related School Matters as we prepare to return to school next week Monday. Some have questioned the policies currently in place. More specifically, there has been…

COVID-19 Update 17 February 2022

“Bermuda has recorded another coronavirus death,” announced Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP. “I extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and I pray that they find comfort in the memories of their loved one.”…

Six to be honoured at Arts Council Awards

On Sunday evening (February 20), the Bermuda Arts Council (BAC) will host its Annual Awards Ceremony and celebrate six Bermudians who have made significant contributions to the island’s arts and cultural scene with their body of work. …

The Ministry of Health Announces Launch of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the official release of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027, a five-year plan for strengthening Bermuda’s healthcare system.

Created in partnership with KPMG’s global health experts, the…

17 More Abandoned & Derelict Boats to be Removed

The Ministry of Transport, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Marine and Ports Services are advising the public that an additional 17 abandoned and derelict boats – owners unknown – will shortly be…