• Updates to the Public Access to Information Act and Regulations

    Mr. Speaker,

    The purpose of the Public Access to Information Act, known as PATI, is to give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are in…

  • The Process of Obtaining a Death Certificate

    Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the steps required to obtain a death certificate.

    I begin by acknowledging the fact that the loss of a life is never easy to accept. The Bermuda population is not immune to death…

  • Cybersecurity

    Mr. Speaker,

    In our increasingly digitized world, we are ever more dependent on the Internet and Information Technology to process our sensitive information and support critical services. These technologies represent significant economic…

  • Public Health Information App Launch- Healthy People Bda

    Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

    I rise today to announce the launch of a one-of-a-kind Public Health Information App by the Department of Health, called Healthy People Bda.

    In 2019 the Department of Health promised to deliver an…

  • COVID-19 Information and Guidance

    Mr Speaker and Honourable Members,

    I rise today to provide COVID-19 Public Information and Guidance.

    Unfortunately, there is evidence of increasing COVID-19 infections in the community. However, the good news is that we are better…

  • Child Day Care Allowance Amendment Bill 2023

    Mr. Speaker,

    The impact of the global pandemic means that like all other businesses, the cost of operating child day care services in Bermuda has increased, resulting in added financial pressures being placed on families.

    The…

  • Personal Information Protection Amendment Bill 2023

    Good afternoon, all.

    I’m pleased to be joined by the Privacy Commissioner, Mr. Alexander White.

    The Privacy Commissioner and I are delighted to provide an update to the community regarding the steps we are taking to prepare Bermuda…

  • Minister Weeks Urges Responsible Behaviour and Celebration During National Heroes Day Weekend

    "National Heroes Day is a time to honour the heroes who have shaped Bermuda into the vibrant and thriving Island that we are today. Let us celebrate responsibly, showing respect for one another and our community," said Minister of National…

  • Economic Development Strategy 2023 - 2027

    Good Day to members of the Media and the listening public

    I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Economy and Labour is releasing a national Economic Development Strategy for Bermuda. The Economic Development Strategy sets out a…

  • Unveiling Bermuda’s Hidden Treasures: Bermuda Archives Celebrated International Archives Day with Open House

    “The Bermuda Archives is delighted to share that we held a successful open house event on Friday, June 9th celebrating International Archives Day. The event was met with great enthusiasm from the public who explored the invaluable historical…