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Update on Economic Investment Certificate in Bermuda

Good morning, Mr. Speaker,

I am elated to rise today to present to this Honourable House an update on investment in the Economic Investment Certificate in Bermuda.

The total number of Economic Investment Certificate…

State of the Government Grant Supported Nursing Homes

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight to the Honourable Members and the public about the unprecedented financial challenges that many of our nursing homes are currently experiencing and the recent financial relief provided to those nursing care…

Tabling of a Bill Entitled ‘Bermuda College Amendment Act 2022’

Mr Speaker,

This morning, I would like to give brief remarks regarding a Bill entitled the Bermuda College Amendment Act 2022, which I intend to table later today.

The Bill proposes a simple change – to allow the Bermuda College to…

2022 Scholarships and Awards Recipients

Mr Speaker,

Today I would like to celebrate and commend the recipients of the various scholarships and awards provided by the Ministry of Education.

Through our mandate to support continuing education, the Ministry funds…

Government Quarry Depot Feasibility Study

Mr. Speaker as this Honourable House may be aware, the Ministry of Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) two weeks ago on Friday, July 1st, 2022 for a Financial Feasibility Study on the Government Quarry…

Quango Operational Change

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide a further update on operational changes at two Quangos – namely the West End Development Corporation and the Bermuda Land Development Company.

Mr. Speaker…

Update on the Travel Authorization Process

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members,

In early June I announced changes to the Travel Authorization that improved the process for travelers, and we continue to see travelers having better experiences due to…

United Nations Ocean Conference 2022

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of my attendance at the United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon, Portugal which was held the 27th June to the 1st July 2022.

Mr. Speaker, more than 6,000…

An Economic Relief Package for Working Families

Mr Speaker, by any measure Bermuda is an affluent society. But that affluence has created a society in which economic pressures make it increasingly difficult for many hardworking people to keep up. Legitimate…

Coronavirus Update 13 July 2022

“Sadly, we had a coronavirus-related death since our last update,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”

Since the last update, the Ministry of…