The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the public that the ongoing embankment repair works on Harbour Road in the vicinity of Burnt House Hill and Tamarind Vale will be extended into 21st March, 2021.

The lane closure will be extended through to Sunday – 21st March, 2021.  Working hours will continue from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm week days.

Traffic controls will be under direction of the Ministry of Public Works representatives and will be managed through traffic control signals & signage.

Good Afternoon – it was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Mrs. Erica Smith and I launched the Short Term Stimulus Programme to a maximum value of BMD $13,385,000 and invited small to medium-sized contractors to participate.

Today, the Ministry of Public Works provided the following regarding Southlands Park in Warwick.

The public will be aware that recently the Department of Parks invited feedback regarding the offering of amenities, activities and experiences at Southlands Park. The Ministry took this opportunity to remind the public that the Southlands consultation process welcomes and encourages open dialogue.

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the MarketPlace Ltd. will be holding a Christmas Parade from the MarketPlace in Shelly Bay on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish to the MarketPlace in Heron Bay, Middle Road, Southampton.

The Christmas Parade is to take place on Sunday, November 29th, 2020 from 5:00 pm until approximately 7:30 pm. It will consist of up to 20 vehicles that will travel as a procession under escort from the Bermuda Police Service.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid the Christmas Parade.

The Ministry of Public Works’ Department of Parks wishes to advise the public that persons found to be illegally dumping will face prosecution under the Waste and Litter Control Act 1987 and its amendments. 

Recently, the Ministry discovered that despite repeated requests, members of the public continue to illegally dump waste at parks, beaches, and especially public docks and bus stops. As such, it is apparent that despite the many pleas to responsibly dispose of their waste, there are some in the community who refuse to do so.

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to bring my 3rd report on the state of plans for the Ottiwell A. Simmons International Arbitration Center.

Good Morning Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to table the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. The Trust is in a healthy financial position and is up-to-date with their annual audit having received an unqualified opinion from their auditors.

Mr. Speaker, the Government has freehold title to all foreshore and seabed below the high water mark. The foreshore extends seaward from the Mean High Water (MHW) line. 

The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ongoing Harrington Sound Road, Hamilton Parish trench work will require a one day road closure. This trench work will commence west of Paynter’s Road to Old Post Office building. The trench work will affect both lanes.

This road closure will take place during Sunday, July 19th, 2020 only and on Monday the one lane closure will continue as before. Working hours will be from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Good evening.

I am happy to provide an update on the work of the Cabinet Committee on Reopening since the implementation of Phase 4 last Wednesday July 1st.

To remind what requirements are still in place: