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Financial Assistance Reform-Strengthening Social Protections for Bermudians

Good morning, Mr. Speaker.

In the 2022 Speech from the Throne the Government committed to expanding the Child Daycare Allowance programme, and continuing work to reform Financial Assistance. Today, I am pleased to table in…

Education Reform Update

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to provide this House and the listening public with an update on Education Reform. I want to take this time to remind honourable members that Education Reform is critical to our country’s success…

Celebration of the Electrification of the Public Bus Fleet

Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and pride that I announce the distinct achievement of the Department of Public Transportation team who won the Best E-Mobility Project Award at the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF)…

Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide an update on the strengthening of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard.

Mr. Speaker, Honourable members will know the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard launched in…

Transport Minister Welcomes Increased Airlift between Bermuda and NYC area Airports

“I am excited to note the additions of two JetBlue flights from Bermuda to New York City this month, with daily service from LF Wade International Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports.” said Minister of…

Governor and Premier to attend King's Coronation

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie and Premier the Hon. E. David Burt JP, MP, are to attend the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and the Queen Consort.

The Coronation programme commences with a Small…

Governor Supports Upcoming Children's Reading Festival

The countdown to the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III & Her Majesty The Queen Consort is underway. And Overseas Territories and Commonwealth countries will be hosting a number of activities to mark the occasion. 

Here in…

2022 Environmental Statistics Compendium

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the 2022 Environmental Statistics Compendium from the Department of Statistics.

The Compendium is structured into thirteen sections and contains brief analyses, tables and graphs for each…

Construction to Restore Public Access to Achilles Bay Underway

"We are committed to providing safe and accessible public spaces for all, and this project is just one of the many ways we are delivering on that promise.

“We look forward to seeing public access to Achilles Bay restored soon," said…

Prevention Week to Focus on Dangers of Vaping

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs & Constitutional Reform, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, MP today announced the observance of National Prevention Week, May 7 - May 13. The Department for National Drug…