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Ministerial Statement: Minister of Labour

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to announce that the Ministry of Labour (“the Ministry”) will amend the eligibility for a One (1) Year Residential Certificate to allow persons who are able to work remotely from Bermuda, such as…

Minister Foggo ~ Mary Prince Monument Planned / Cup Match, Emancipation, Virtual Events

Mr. Speaker, Based on how this pandemic is ravaging communities across the globe, it should come as no surprise that our beloved Cup Match was by necessity cancelled this year.  However, Mr. Speaker, despite…

Update on Gaming

Mr. Speaker, as I undertook at the last day of meeting, I am pleased to provide this Honourable House with an update on gaming and the work of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission (“the Commission”). 

Mr.…

Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements

Good Morning Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to table the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. The Trust is in a healthy financial position and is up-to-date with their annual…

Addressing Illegal Foreshore Encroachments

Mr. Speaker, the Government has freehold title to all foreshore and seabed below the high water mark. The foreshore extends seaward from the Mean High Water (MHW) line. 

Mr. Speaker, in accordance…

Government Loans Amendment - Debt Ceiling Increase

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House of the status of Government borrowing and the requirement to increase the authorized debt ceiling. The Government of Bermuda’s borrowing activity is conducted in accordance with the…

Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership

Mr. Speaker, the purpose of this Ministerial Statement is to provide the House of Assembly with a progress report regarding matters related to public access to beneficial ownership information for companies.

Mr. Speaker, Bermuda has a…

COVID 19 - Entry and Exit Safety & Health Protocols for the Public School System

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the COVID 19 - Entry and Exit Safety & Health Protocols that have been developed for our public schools, and which are now ready…

Government House Press Statement

The Governor was today pleased to receive at Government House Mr Lee Rizzuto Jr, the new US Consul General to Bermuda, and his wife, Denise.

The Governor said:  “It was a pleasure to meet Mr and Mrs Rizzuto and to welcome them to…

COVID 19 – School Reopening Plans for September 2020

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with a further update on the Department of Education’s school reopening plans for September 2020, and to confirm completion of the earlier planning work…