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Premier sets record straight on pensions

In reply to the Opposition Leader’s statement yesterday on “a progressive pension plan” the Premier and Minister of Finance the Hon. E. David Burt JP MP noted the following:

“The proposal to change employer and employee contributions for…

Minister Caines - Fintech release

With the gazetting of the IC regulations today, the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, commented that Bermuda’s Fintech strategy is aimed at capitalising on new opportunities to foster innovation, create economic…

Minister Burch - Summer Interns at Ministry of Public Works

 The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. David Burch celebrated Bermuda’s young talent yesterday (July 9), when he welcomed 37 summer students to the Ministry as part of the Government’s Summer Internship Programme.

During their…

Farmers Association / Westover Farm response

An update from the Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David Burch, JP, MP.

It seems the Farmers Association missed the Minister's statement of Friday June 29th wherein he stated he was prepared to meet with the Bascome Family…

Premier leads delegation to CARICOM Meeting

In keeping with a commitment to ensure citizens of Member States are informed of their deliberations, the 39thMeeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community will, for the first time, make public the complete list of…

Health advisory over fish poisoning

The Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) of the Ministry of Health and Department of Environment and Natural Resources would like to inform the public of cases of Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (CFP) in the community.

So far this year, ESU…

2018 Senior School Graduations

Mr. Speaker:

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremonies for the Berkeley Institute…

Health Financing Reform

Mr Speaker

I’m pleased to give this statement today to update this Honourable House and the listening public on the Government’s intentions with respect to…

Government’s pension pledge to seniors

Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, commented on the promise made to seniors concerning pension increases.

He said, “After one pension increase for seniors in six years, this Government pledged to increase pension…

Minister Caines representing Bermuda at OECD

The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne M. Caines, JP, MP, is currently representing Bermuda at the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to share the Bermuda perspective on regulation at a special roundtable on…