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Updates House on Affordable Bermuda Agenda

Minister of Home Affairs Alexa Lightbourne today provided an update on the Government’s Affordable Bermuda Agenda, outlining key initiatives designed to ease cost-of-living pressures and strengthen community resilience.

Labour Advisory Council 2025

Mr Speaker, 

I rise today to inform Honourable Members of this House of the work that the Labour Advisory Council (the “LAC”) has achieved this year, and is embarking on for next year, to ensure a labour environment…

The Office of Youth Affairs Anti-Bullying Week 2025

Mr. Speaker,

Today, I rise to recognize Anti-Bullying Week 2025 observed from Nov 10th to 14th; and emphasize our commitment to fostering safe and supportive environments for all young people across Bermuda. This week…

Heritage Month Theme 2026

Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to announce the theme for Bermuda’s Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day Parade in 2026: “For the Culture.” Heritage Month has always been a moment for us to honour what makes Bermuda unique, and…

Water Resources Pollution (Discharge Reporting, Abatement and Remediation) Regulations 2025

Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to lay before this Honourable House the Water Resources (Discharge Reporting, Abatement and Remediation) Regulations 2025, made pursuant to the Water Resources Amendment Act 2024. 

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Release of the 2025 Annual Report of the Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN)

Mr. Speaker, the 2025 Annual Report of the Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN) marks the Network's fourteenth report. This Annual Report serves as an update to the previous year's report and was officially released at the…

Personal Safety and Security During the Holiday Period

Mr. Speaker, as we enter the holiday season, I rise today to remind the community of the importance of personal safety and responsible behaviour at this time of year. The Christmas period brings increased social activity, heavier…

Government of Bermuda Fiscal Update

Mr Speaker, I rise today on behalf of this PLP Government to provide a fiscal update to this Honourable House and to the people of Bermuda. This update is provided in advance of the release of the Pre-Budget Report and the Report of the Fiscal…

Promoting Mental Wellness During the Holidays

Mr. Speaker, 

As the holiday season approaches and our island begins to glow with its familiar warmth, many households will be filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Our communities will come alive with…

Electoral Reform Update

Mr Speaker 

I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Government’s ongoing work to advance comprehensive electoral reform. My remarks will focus solely on the process this Government has…