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Expression of Interest – Gender Affairs Council Membership

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the general public of the progressive steps being made to formalize the Gender Affairs Council. According to the United Nations, any gender council has a basic moral…

Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to inform this Honorable House and the general public about an exciting initiative, Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting Series, that provides an opportunity for the…

Update on Government’s Financial Performance

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda with an update the  work being carried out by the Ministry of Finance. In the first instance, I would like to advise of the latest…

Ministerial Statement on Prague and Brussels Trip

Mr Speaker, Bermuda’s economy continues to be driven by international business. This summer we saw a record number of young Bermudians enter the industry as interns, graduate trainees or full time employees in the various sectors…

Bermuda’s Students Invited to Attend Blockchain Conference

The Ministry of Economy and Labour's Economic Development Department (EDD) is pleased to advise that as part of Tech Education Day, students across Bermuda are invited to join the virtual Blockchain on the Beach to be…

Premier takes action on the cost of food - Duty eliminated on various essentials

As first promised in July, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt today introduced legislation to drop duty rates on a list of 21 essential goods.

Premier Burt said: “Since the House rose just before Cup Match, we have been working on…

Marsh Folly Horticulture Dumping Fee Waiver Extended

Following significant demand from members of the public after last week’s passage of Hurricane Fiona, the Ministry of Public Works has decided to extend its waiver of fees related to the commercial disposal of horticultural waste.

This…

Ministry Releases Annual Report on Drug and Alcohol Use in Bermuda

The annual Bermuda Drug Information Network (BerDIN) Report, which provides data on the extent and pattern of drug use in Bermuda, is available online for the public to review. 

The report, produced by the Department of National Drug…

Public Health Emergency Update

Good morning and thank you for joining me today.

Earlier this week, I announced that the Government would extend the public health emergency for 30 days, expiring on 25 October 2022. An additional and final Extension Order for a further 37…

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport to Table Parish Councils Amendment Bill 2022

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest Peets announced today that the Parish Councils Amendment Bill 2022 will be tabled in the House of Assembly tomorrow, September 30, 2022.

Minister Peets said, “Parish Councils serve our…