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Throne Speech 2021 Initiatives - Minister of Labour Remarks

Good day to members of the media and the listening public. Thank you for your attendance and for watching this Press Conference.

Following the November 5th Speech from the Throne, I would like to provide an update on last year's…

Public Service Excellence Award - Mr. Roger Parris

Recently, Premier David Burt and Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns congratulated Mr. Roger Parris, who is the Public Service Excellence Award (PSEA) winner for October.

Mr. Parris is a Supervisory Foreman in the Department of…

Commencement Date of Permanent Resident's Certificate - For Long Term Residents

Mr. Speaker;

I rise in this Honourable House today to announce that effective December 1st, 2021, the amendments to the Bermuda…

COVID-19 Update 12 November 2021

Since the last update, the Ministry of Health received 6674 test results, and 20 were positive for the coronavirus, giving a test positivity rate of 0.3%.

These results are from testing done on:

·     …

The Ministry of Education Acknowledges the Demonstration by the West End Warriors for Legacy Group

The Ministry of Education acknowledges the demonstration held today by the West End Warriors for Legacy group.  

The Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain, JP, MP, expressed, “The Ministry of Education has welcomed and…

Social Development & Protections in a Protracted Crisis

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to relay the issues related to social development and social protections in a protracted crisis, which were presented and discussed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin…

Half Year Fiscal Performance for the Financial Year 2021/22

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with a half- year report on the Government fiscal performance.

2021/22 Half-Year Fiscal Performance:

Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to…

An Update on Universal Health Coverage

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, in this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda has reaffirmed its intention to implement universal health coverage for all residents.

Our vision for healthcare seeks to ensure…

Steps Taken to Launch the PMO to Support Implementation Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan

Good Morning Mr Speaker,

I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the progress made towards the implementation of Bermuda’s Economic Recovery Plan (ERP).

Mr Speaker…

St. George’s Marina Development

Mr. Speaker, I rise to provide this Honourable House with an update on the St. George’s Marina Development Project.

Mr. Speaker, last week Honourable Members heard mentioned…