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Update on the Merging of the Bermuda Land Development Company and the West End Development Corporation

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give an update on the ongoing merger between the Bermuda Land Development Company (“BLDC”) and the West End Development Corporation (“WEDCO”).

Mr. Speaker, let me start of by…

Asset Retirement Obligations

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide an explanation of Bermuda‘s approach to Asset Retirement Obligations. On April 1st, 2022, the Government of Bermuda adopted Public Sector Accounting Standard PS 3280. This standard…

TCD: End-of-Month Registration Reminder

The Transport Control Department (TCD) strongly advises customers to avoid last-minute vehicle examinations, registrations and re-licensing this month due to the public holiday on Friday, March 29.

A spokesperson from TCD said, "Our last…

Magistrates Complete International Training Course

Members of the Bermuda judicial bench recently concluded their participation in a one-week virtual international training course tailored for Coroners and Judges.

Last month, the Senior Magistrate and Coroner, Ms. Maxanne Anderson, along…

Premier shares Ramadan Message

“On behalf of The Government of Bermuda, and my family I wish to extend warm greetings to all who will be observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. For our Muslim neighbours this represents a time of fasting, reading of the Holy Quran, and reflection…

Government Invests in State-of-the-Art Asphalt Plant and Equipment to Enhance Road Infrastructure

"This purchase is not merely an acquisition; it's a real sign of progress in addressing the state of our roads," said Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, of an agreement to acquire a new asphalt plant…

Governor and Head of the Public Service International Women's Day Message

All this week, the Government of Bermuda has been observing International Women's Day (IWD), which is being celebrated today March 8, 2024. 

This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, and the Public Service has shone a spotlight…

Mirrors Programme 2024 ‘Transform Your Perspective’ World Summit

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to share with this Honourable House and my colleagues an overview of the 2024 ‘Transform Your Perspective’ World Summit held from February 10th to 16th 2024.

Mr. Speaker…

International Women’s Day 2024

Mr. Speaker,

It is an honour to rise this morning as Minister responsible for gender affairs to acknowledge today, which is being celebrated globally as International Women’s Day. This day is significant as it provides an…

Progress update on the Integrated Agriculture Strategy

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Integrated Agriculture strategy which I introduced this time last year, and which is aimed at supporting and enhancing the island’s local…