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New UK Prime Minister - Premier's Remarks

With the news earlier today of the results of the UK Conservative Party leadership election, Premier David Burt said, “The Government of Bermuda looks forward to working with the new Prime Minister and the new Foreign Secretary. 

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Labour Day Message - Remarks by the Minister of Economy and Labour

Happy Labour Day Bermuda!

Today we pause to recognize and celebrate a very important day in our calendar. As Minister of Economy and Labour, I take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude to each and every worker for the…

Labour Day 2022 - Premier's Remarks

“The labo(u)r movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress”. These words come from a 1965 speech by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and perfectly frame the historical significance of labour movements the…

Minister Weeks praises Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service Employees During Awards Ceremony

Good afternoon Acting Chief Fire Officer and members of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, special guests, family and friends.

I am pleased to be here to participate in this year’s BFRS Employee Awards Ceremony where we will recognise…

Presentation of Financial Award to Jah-Nhai Perinchief - Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports Remarks

Good afternoon:

I am pleased to join the Hon Premier to welcome home Jah-Nhai Perinchief, one of our elite athletes and celebrate his achievement in winning the bronze medal in the triple jump at the recent Commonwealth…

Premier Meets with Jah-Nhai Perinchief, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist

Good Afternoon - Minister Lawrence Scott, Acting Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Acting Director of Youth, Recreation and Sport, our guest of honour Mr Jah- nhai Perinchief:

We are here today at the Cabinet Office to welcome Jah-nhai…

Back to School for the Academic Year 2022 – 2023

Good Morning and Welcome,

I am joined by the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Lawrence Scott, to update parents, guardians, students, and the general public on the planning and preparations underway for the start of the 2022/23 school year…

Student School Transportation 2022

Good morning members of the media,

As we learn to Live with Covid, the Department of Public Transportation (DPT) will transition back to the 2019 level of student transportation services. This means that students using public buses will…

Government House - Expressions of Interest

Her Excellency the Governor, Ms Rena Lalgie, today invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced persons to join the Defence Board or the Promotions Board of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.

Her Excellency said: “As…

Addressing the Challenge of an Ageing Population in Bermuda

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. 

Economies with ageing populations around the world have been presented with numerous challenges, including increased healthcare and long-term care spending, labour-force…