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Minister of the Environment tables new City of Hamilton 2015 Plan

The Minister of the Environment today announces the tabling of the City of Hamilton 2015 Plan, which is designed to support Hamilton in its role as Bermuda’s capital city and leading commercial centre, and to develop it further as a tourism…

Personal Information Protection Bill 2016

Mr. Speaker, The Personal Information Protection Bill, also known as the PIPA, tabled earlier today, marks a …

2016 Senior School Graduations

Ministerial Statement by The Hon. R. Wayne Scott: 

Mr. Speaker:

The 2015/16 Public School academic year ended on Friday, June 24th for our students. I take this opportunity to thank the school Boards,…

Limited Liability Company Act 2016

Mr. Speaker, this morning I had the pleasure of tabling the Limited…

House of Assembly Condolence Statement: Ann Frith Cartwright-DeCouto

Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay rise today to lead this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda in tribute to the life of a true public servant, a fearless…

Ministry of the Environment urges the public to safeguard sea turtles

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is urging the public to reduce human impact on sea turtles living in Bermuda’s waters. Sea turtles have been completely protected by legislation since 1972.  The legislation prohibits…

Deputy Governor and Minister meet with rescued sailors

The Deputy Governor, Mrs. Ginny Ferson and the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities Senator the Hon. Michael M. Fahy JP visited the sailors who last week were dramatically rescued by a passing cargo ship 900 miles southeast of…

Princess Hotel completes $100-million facelift

The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club announced the completion of its $100-million, three year renovation project that has re-positioned the island’s oldest and most famous property. The hotel will open its new, 5400-square-foot spa on July 5th…

Bermuda Government responds to queries on bus purchases

A number of queries have been received by the Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities in respect of  media speculation on the details of contracts for the delivery of buses. 
The Ministry has had a longstanding contractual…

Bermuda Government confirms French naval fly by

"Government can confirm that a French naval aircraft conducted a low altitude pass over the Island and along parts of the coastline on Friday evening.  The aircraft had earlier made several low level passes alongside the departing…