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Mr. Raymond Jones Appointed Director Department of Economic Development

The Government today announced that Mr. Raymond Jones, CPA has been appointed the Director of the Department of Economic Development. Mr. Jones, a Certified Public Accountant, joins the newly created department following a thorough recruitment…

The Premier's Statement on Temporary Closure of Pompano Beach Club

Following the news of the temporary closure of Pompano Beach Club, Premier David Burt said today: “Few businesses are insulated against the economic impact of this pandemic. The world over we are seeing that these are challenging times for…

COVID-19 Update - 16 November 2020

There were 1056 test results received by the Ministry of Health from 13-14 November 2020, and one was positive for COVID-19. 

This most recent case is classified as imported with details as follows:

Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good Morning. 

The mission of the Ministry of Transport is to transport people and goods efficiently and safely. One of our main priorities is; 

Minister of Public Works Lt. Col. David Burch Throne Speech Initiatives Remarks

Good morning.

Following the November 6th Speech from the Throne, I would like to highlight upcoming initiatives that fall under my remit as the Minister of Public Works. 

Many will know that the intricate story of…

St. Regis Resort Site Progress Update

On Thursday, November 5th 2020 Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Walter Roban JP, MP visited the St. Regis Bermuda Resort site in St. George’s for a tour and progress update from the developers.

Minister Roban was joined by MP Lovitta…

August 2020 Consumer Price Index

Today, Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne L. Furbert, JP, MP, released the August 2020 Consumer Price Index publication from the Department of Statistics. 

The Minister explained, “In August 2020 consumers paid 0.7 per…

Investigation and Prosecution Training Seminar for Non-Police Departments

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to provide this Honourable House with a brief on an innovative training seminar, conducted recently by the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP), for government departments’ enforcement…

2020 Survey of Pregnant Women

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform this Honourable House that the Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform, through the Department for National Drug Control, has completed the fourth administration of the Survey…

Bermuda College 2019-2020 Annual Report

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise before this Honourable House to table the Annual Report of the Bermuda College for the year 2019-2020, as required under Section 8 (2) of the Bermuda College Act 1974.

Mr.…