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International Tax Matters

Tax Credit Act 2025 and Corporate Income Tax Amendment (No.2) Act laid in Parliament and changes in the jurisdiction’s international tax responsibilities.

Statistics (Census of Population and Housing) Order 2025

Good morning, Mr. Speaker,

I rise to table the Statistics (Census of Population and Housing) Order 2025, made in accordance with the authority granted under the…

Land Tax Relief for Surviving Spouses

Mr. Speaker,

There is a powerful truth that guides compassionate societies: we measure our strength not by the wealth of the fortunate, but by the care we extend to those experiencing life’s most challenging moments. It is…

Introduction of the Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance

Mr. Speaker,

I rise this morning very much pleased to share with my Honourable colleagues about an exciting and progressive…

Anti-Violence Town Hall Meetings

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the series of public town hall meetings recently held on gun and gang violence, and to share with this House the voices, concerns, and ideas shared across our island.…

Minister Lightbourne welcomes The Garden Market to Affordability Initiative

As part of the Government’s broader Affordable Bermuda Agenda, the Ministry of Home Affairs is announcing the addition of The Garden Market in the Affordable Bermuda Basket initiative, an effort designed to bring direct, everyday savings to…

Ministry Recognises Disability History Month and Bermuda’s Ongoing Journey Toward Accessibility

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors recognises Disability History Month, observed from 20 November to 20 December, as a time to reflect on Bermuda’s long history of disability advocacy, acknowledge the many individuals who…

Press Conference Announcing Bermuda National Event & Entertainment Committee

Good day, members of the media.

It is my pleasure to share an exciting step forward for our island community. The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport has officially established the Bermuda National Events &…

Creation Station Opens at CedarBridge Academy

The Minister of Education, The Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, attended the official opening of The Creation Station at CedarBridge Academy. Developed through phases of prototyping, design, implementation, and reflection with input from staff, students…

Graduation Marks Ninth Year of Grow Eat Save

The Ministry of Health honoured 43 participants of the Grow Eat $ave Gardening Programme at a ceremony on 13 November, held at the Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church. Now in its ninth year, the programme continues…