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Culture Minister express condolences Gombey Elder passing

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Sen. Owen Darrell, JP joined the community today in mourning the passing of Mr. George Richardson, the esteemed founder of Richardson’s Gombeys.

George Richardson first started Richardson’s…

STEPS to a Well Bermuda Survey

Over the next few months, Bermuda residents have the opportunity to participate in the STEPS to a Well Bermuda Survey. In collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization, the Ministry of Health will be conducting the STEPS population…

Culture Minister hails importance of Portuguese ties

Last week (June 27), the Department of Culture hosted their latest Bermudian Heartbeats Lecture Series, in collaboration with the Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda. 

The topic was “175 Years of History: The…

Progress on Improving Government Efficiencies

Mr Speaker, I rise today in this Honourable House to announce further progress in our journey towards enhancing the efficiency and convenience of government services. Before I share the details, Mr Speaker, I want to make it…

Ministry of Health Responds to BF&M and Argus Merger Announcement

The Ministry of Health acknowledges the announcement of the merger between BF&M and Argus, two of Bermuda's leading insurance providers as well as the concern from the public on how this could negatively impact their household budgets. While…

The Introduction of the Public Service Career Guide

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to highlight a new initiative intended to inspire young people to pursue careers in public service. The aim is to reach qualified, capable young Bermudians to prepare them to…

Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme Update

Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues and the people of Bermuda with an update on the six-month Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme launched by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and…

Leveraging Sustainable Public Procurement 2024-2027

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise Honourable Members of this House on current government activities that are geared to ensure that we conduct Public Procurement at a Global Standard. The theme of this year's Throne Speech is 'Serving the People…

Education Reform-3 Tier to 2 Tier Transition Plan Update

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to update this House and the listening public on decisions that have been taken to advance the Government’s commitment to reforming Bermuda’s public education system.

As Honourable Members and…

Summer Safety

Mr. Speaker, today I wish to encourage this Honourable House and the members of the public to join forces with the Ministry of National Security and the Government as we aim to have a happy and safe summer. The sun is officially…