The following statement should be attributed to a Government spokesperson:
“The Road Traffic Amendment and Validation Act 2018 was read, debated and passed without objection in the Lower House on 10 August. This validates the current orders and will allow the government to commence roadside sobriety testing.
“The Bermuda Housing Amendment Act 2018 will permit Bermuda Housing Corporation to begin the process of converting the Grand Atlantic property into a boutique Condo-hotel. If this was not done on Friday, the project could have been delayed until next year. This project will create job opportunities for Bermudians and that is why we ensured the legislation was passed before the summer recess.
“Notwithstanding the comments from the Opposition, when they were informed last Wednesday that the Bills would be read, debated and voted on during the final session in the House, they were advised that Public Officers could walk them through the amendments and answer any questions they had. The Opposition members declined this offer. Nonetheless, both bills passed without objection. This means, following the Senate's approval tomorrow, roadside sobriety and the Grand Atlantic condo-hotel conversion can proceed.”