• Gang Violence

    Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide an update on work of the Ministry of National Security in addressing gang violence. Specifically I will address some of the root causes, our existing gang violence reduction programmes, proposed…

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Mr. Speaker, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on the 3rd of December and has been promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with…

  • COVID-19 Update in Schools

    Mr Speaker,

    I rise this morning in this Honourable House to provide an update on the on-going impact of COVID-19 in our schools and the preventative measures that have been put in place in both our public and our private schools to keep…

  • Bermuda College 2020 Annual Report, 2021 Audited Statements and 2021 Student Financial Support

    Mr Speaker,

    This morning I rise before this Honourable House to lay the Bermuda College 2020-2021 Annual Report and its 2021 Audited Financial Statements, as required under Section 8 (2) of the Bermuda College Act 1974. I will also report…

  • Road Safety Council – Designated Driver Campaign

    Mr. Speaker, the Ministry of Transport, acknowledges the sobering fact that 16 lives have been lost to road traffic accidents in 2021 - I extend my condolences to the families and friends that are grieving the untimely loss of a loved one.

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  • Update on the Management of COVID-19

    Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

    This time last year, I provided this House with an update on COVID-19 public health guidance. At the time, we had about 270 confirmed positive cases and one or two people in hospital. That was the beginning…

  • Update on the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility

    Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide the House with an update on the present critical status of the Tynes Bay facility.

    Mr. Speaker, two weeks ago on November 10th, in a press conference, I spoke of the critical state of Tynes Bay and our need…

  • Bermuda’s Representation at COP 26 Glasgow

    Mr Speaker, I rise to provide an update of my participation in COP 26. Honourable members of this House will be aware that I had the opportunity to represent Bermuda at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference…

  • The Role of the Labour Advisory Council and its Functions

    Good morning, Mr. Speaker.

    I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the role and functions of the Labour Advisory Council (the “LAC”) and the work that…

  • Joint Ministerial Council

    Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will be aware of the annual trek to London made by the heads of government of the Overseas Territories to conduct meetings with the Ministers of the UK Government on those issues that impact the peoples of the…