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Governor’s Christmas Message 2019

I begin this year’s Christmas message with a quote from Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations: “Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where people are…

Governor, UK OT Director commend Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation Team

Earlier today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines JP, MP, welcomed Governor John Rankin and the Director of Overseas Territories Mr. Ben Merrick to the Ministry Offices.

Mr. Merrick, who is visiting Bermuda from 24 -…

Governor John Rankin Issues Posthumous Pardon to the Reverend Charles Vinton Monk

His Excellency The Governor, John Rankin, has granted a posthumous pardon to the Reverend Charles Vinton Monk in accordance with Section 22 of the Constitution.

The Reverend Monk was convicted, imprisoned and fined in 1903 for publishing…

Governor's 2018 Christmas Message

Christmas is a time when we reflect on what has occurred over the past year and also look forward.  In particular, we think with fond memory of those events which have brought us together with families and friends.

As ever, people…

Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint Bill Moves From Senate to the Governor’s Office

Today, Attorney-General, the Hon. Kathy Lightbourne-Simmons successfully debated the Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint Bill in the Senate. She is pleased to know that this bill will now move to Governor Rankin’s office for final assent.

Minister…

Appointment of Deputy Governor, Mrs Alison Crocket

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Governor John Rankin announced the appointment of the next Deputy Governor, Mrs Alison Crocket, who will take over from the current Deputy Governor, Ginny…

Governor signs Domestic Partnership Act

Today I am pleased to learn that His Excellency the Governor Mr. John Rankin CMG has signed into assent the Domestic Partnership Act.

With the introduction of the Domestic Partnership Act, Bermuda - an associate member of CARICOM – will be…

Christmas message from HE the Governor Mr. John Rankin

I have now served in Bermuda for a full year and I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from all those whom I have met since my arrival, both officially and unofficially.  A lot has happened in those 365 days; there have been…

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

We have been monitoring closely the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and extend our sympathies to all those affected in our fellow UK Overseas Territories and elsewhere.  As Prime Minister Theresa May made clear today, RFA Mounts Bay has…

Statement from HE the Governor regarding the Police Complaints Authority report

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

I am grateful to the Police Complaints Authority for their independent investigation into complaints made following the 2 December protests at the House of Assembly. Their decision in this…