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Next Steps for Universal Health Coverage

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, last year the Government of Bermuda took the first steps towards delivering on its promise to implement universal health coverage for all residents.

Our vision for healthcare seeks to…

Premier's Remarks - Government's Financial Performance, Essential Goods Duty Relief and Payroll Tax Rebates

Good afternoon members of the media and colleagues; good afternoon to the people of Bermuda.

Last Friday, I provided an update in the House of Assembly on the latest estimates relating to the 2021/22 Budget as the Government prepares for…

Coronavirus Update 5 October 2022

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 2916 test results, and 66 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 2%.

These results are from testing done on: 

§  Tuesday: 10 positive…

The Ministry of Education Celebrates Teachers as the Beating Heart of Education on World Teachers' Day

"Today, on World Teachers' Day 2022, I want to celebrate all of our teachers who are instrumental in transforming education and the learning experiences of our young people.” said Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP.

"As…

Minister Launches National Sports Policy

Madam President, today, I lay the Government’s new

, and invite all Members of the Senate to debate the Policy.

Madam President, I am…

Professor Murray Roberts Appointed as New Sargasso Sea Commissioner

On September 27, 2022, the Bermuda Cabinet approved the appointment of two International Experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission that was established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for the Conservation of the Sargasso Sea, …

Gombey Festival this Weekend

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets JP, is encouraging the community to attend this weekend’s 2022 Bermuda Gombey Festival Showcase, from October 7 – 9, 2022.

For the last two years the event has been…

Bermuda is removed from EU’s Annex II

Hamilton, October 4, 2022 – The Ministry of Finance is pleased to report that the Council of the European Union and its Code of Conduct Group determined that the island had fulfilled its recommendations on taxation and was therefore removed from…

Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population Round Table Discussion a Success

"This was an excellent start to addressing the challenge an ageing population will bring to Bermuda", said Minister Hayward following the recent round table discussion on the topic. 

The discussion entitled "Addressing the Challenge…

Minister of Health Presents STARS Certificates

The Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, recently presented STARS certificates to three of the seven providers that received a 5 S.T.A.R.S rating - Lillian Butterfield, Davika Furbert and Chiquita Smith. The additional 5 STAR providers are…