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Helping To Build a Nation of Owners

Mr. Speaker,
I rise this morning, in this Honorable House, pleased to announce an exciting and forward-thinking initiative that fulfils a promise from the PLP’s 2020 election platform and continues our path towards building a…

Cruise Ship Season 2024

Mr. Speaker, every great accomplishment begins with a vision—a dream that seems unattainable at first, but through perseverance and dedication, becomes a reality. Vision is not just about seeing what is possible; it is about…

Update on the Cybersecurity Advisory Board

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the appointment of the Cybersecurity Advisory Board, and the enactment of the Cybersecurity Act 2024, which received royal assent earlier this year on…

A Lease between the Bermuda Land Management Corporation and Seagrass Services Limited

Mr. Speaker, I rise to proudly demonstrate to the listening public this Government’s pledge to foster economic development & diversification in Bermuda. Later today I will be tabling a motion for this Honourable House to…

Establishment of the Bermuda Land Management Corporation

Mr. Speaker, I rise to announce the official establishment of the Bermuda Land Management Corporation. 

Mr. Speaker, in July 2002 the then Cabinet decided that the Central Policy Unit should complete…

Position Paper on Progressing Bermuda’s Minimum Hourly Wage

Good morning Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce in the Honourable House today, the Position Paper on Progressing Bermuda’s Minimum Hourly Wage.

Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Bulk Generation Sole Use Installation (BGSUI) Licence

Mr. Speaker, today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2024; legislation that will create a licence for large developments to generate…

Lifting People Up - Social Investment - Putting the People First

Mr Speaker, earlier this morning, I tabled Supplementary Estimate No.1 for Financial Year 2024/25 in this Honourable House. At this time, I wish to provide the context of the Mid-Year review and provide an overview of the significant investment…

Tourism Minister applauds Fairmont Southampton Announcement

“A seismic boost for tourism,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell, JP, this evening after news that the financial transaction for the redevelopment of the Fairmont Southampton Princess has closed.…

MID YEAR BUDGET REVIEW ~ Ministry of National Security Announces Enhanced Community Initiatives

“Government is investing more to improve Bermudians’ quality of life”

The public will recall that in July, during his “Address to Bermuda”, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt…