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January 2023 Public Service Excellence Award

Last week, Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognised the Ministry of Finance’s Renee Lathan as the recipient of the January (2023) Government of Bermuda’s Public Service Excellence Award.

As…

A Global First Survey: Violence and Harassment at Work and Bermuda’s Response

Bullying and harassment in the workplace remain a problem and the Bermuda Government is committed to ensuring that there are reduced incidents. 

Every individual should feel that relevant safeguards are in place to protect them from…

Arthur Hodgson Condolences - Premier and Minister of Finance the Hon. David Burt Remarks

Today, the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt extended condolences following the passing of Arthur Hodgson.

“One of the leaders of a generation of social Justice champions,” said Premier David Burt today leading the…

National Security Weather Advisory

As the public is aware, the Bermuda Weather Service (BWS) issued a severe weather advisory earlier this morning.

According to the BWS, this afternoon, the island will experience severe rain with the likelihood of thunderstorms; strong gale…

Appointment of Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda

Government House has announced the reappointment of Mr Alexander White as the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda.  Mr White has been reappointed for a further term of five (5) years.   

This reappointment follows an open…

Oral antivirus treatment for COVID-19

COVID-19 antivirals and therapeutics, Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, are now available in Bermuda. These oral antivirals are available by prescription only from a physician.

“We are grateful to the UK Government and Government House for…

Minister Weeks extends appreciation following Belco mass outage

Following Friday's mass power outage, the Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks said, “By now, all power has been restored to the island and Belco's teams continue to monitor the situation. I want to take this opportunity to extend thanks…

Update on the Litigation Guardian Services

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to share with my Honourable colleagues the continued progress that is occurring for the provision of Litigation Guardian Services in Bermuda. As a reminder, in alignment with The Children…

Independent Contractor Guidance 2023

Good morning, Mr. Speaker.

I am pleased to rise today to provide to the Members of this Honourable House an overview of the Independent Contractor Guidance document that has been published by the Ministry of Economy and…

Progress Update on the New Electric Public Buses

Mr. Speaker, 30 electric pink and blue public buses arrived on our shores last spring, marking an historic achievement for Bermuda in the protection of the natural resources from climate change and environmental issues. Launching…