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Increased Military Activity at LF Wade International Airport

Over the coming months there will be an increase in military aviation activity in and from our island’s airport.

I wanted to assure the public that this activity is being undertaken under the terms of a long standing (2017) agreement…

Hurricane Season 2024 Preparedness

Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House and the public with a timely reminder of the precautionary measures we should all take as we enter another hurricane season. Yes, it is that time of year already and the…

Progress on Affordable Housing

Mr. Speaker, it has been almost two (2) years since I stood in this Honourable House to announce the Rental Unit Renovation Programme under the Bermuda Housing Corporation and I rise today to provide yet another update on the…

Update- Implement of the UK Electronic Travel Authorization

Mr. Speaker,

On November 23, 2023, a press release relating to the UK’s implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation was communicated to the Bermuda public. In that release I stated that the UK began work on this…

Update On Air Service Development

Mr. Speaker, thank you for this opportunity to address this honorable House and the people of Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present an update on the status and outlook of our airlift, which is a vital component of Bermuda’s economy…

Road to PIPA 2

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to share an update on the work of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner in preparation for PIPA, otherwise known as the Personal Information Protection Act 2016. The Office of the Privacy…

Short-Term Relief Benefit

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise before this Honourable House very much pleased to introduce the Bill entitled the “Financial Assistance (Short-Term Relief Benefit) Act 2024”.

This Bill seeks to establish a…

A National Register for Persons with Disabilities

Mr. Speaker,

Having a disability should never disqualify anyone from accessing and experiencing every aspect of life! There are roughly 3,500 persons in Bermuda who have a disability. This Government intends to ensure…

Foster Care Month – May 2024

Mr. Speaker,

MAY is celebrated as FOSTER CARE MONTH!

This morning I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the continued work being undertaken by the Department of Child & Family Services…

Minister Burch Launches Inaugural StoryWalk at the Botanical Gardens

"I thank the author Karen E Franks for her contribution to this project and her captivating children's story, Abigails Dream Adventures, which provides the foundation for this educational experience," said Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the…