Governor John Rankin Issues Posthumous Pardon to the Reverend Charles Vinton Monk
- Press ReleaseHis 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
- Press ReleaseToday, 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
- Press ReleaseToday 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…
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Christmas message from HE the Governor Mr. John Rankin
- Press ReleaseI 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
- Press ReleaseWe 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…
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Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG
- Press ReleaseI am grateful to all those in Bermuda who have expressed their condolences following last night’s terrorist attack in Manchester. As Prime Minister Theresa May has stated, this was an appalling targeting of innocent, defenceless children and…
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Governor's Condolences To Former Premier Dr. David Saul
-Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG“I and my colleagues at Government House were sorry to learn of the passing of former Premier Dr David Saul. He was an individual who served Bermuda and many good causes on this…
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