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Minister Weeks Meets New Recruits to the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 - Press Release“Following my visit to Clearwater and the Airport Fire stations, I was pleased to meet with the new Bermudian recruits at Central Station as they undergo training.” said Minister of National Security, the Hon....
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Minister of Transport Announces Increased Air Service to Bermuda
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 - Press Release"In a recent statement, JetBlue announced daily nonstop service from LaGuardia starting in Spring 2023, opening up greater access to New York and more potential for connections beyond," said Minister of Transport, the Hon. Wayne Furbert...
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Minister Encourages Participation in UN Women's Empowerment Programme
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 - Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Social Development and Seniors is reminding the public that the deadline for applying to be a part of the United Nations (UN) Women’s Equality and Empowerment programme is fast approaching.
And Minister Tinee...
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Payroll tax rebate deadline December 15th
Monday, December 12th, 2022 - Press ReleaseThe deadline to apply for the payroll tax rebate for workers is this Thursday, December 15th. The payroll tax rebate is available for eligible persons making less than $96,000 per the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) (Salary...
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Transport Minister Shares Update on Air Service Development
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Press ReleaseFollowing meetings in New York this week with the leadership of several major airlines, Minister of Transport, The Hon. Wayne Furbert said, "The priority for supporting air service development has increased since the pandemic's impact on...
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Updated Location Change: Zone In Youth Forum
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Press ReleaseAs an update, the public is advised that the Zone-In Youth Forum scheduled for Monday, December 12, will take place at the Eastern Zone Community Centre.
And the Zone-In Youth Forum scheduled for December 19 will take place at the...
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Department of Financial Assistance Annual Report 2021 - 2022
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to lay the 2021 - 2022 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance as prescribed by the Financial Assistance Act 2001.
Mr. Speaker,
The Annual Report highlights some...
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The Bermuda Housing Corporation 2022 Housing Update
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, articulated in both its 2017 and 2020 General Election manifestos – this Government vowed to ensure more affordable housing would be available for seniors and families; continue to increase the stock of affordable housing...
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Update on Government Solar Project
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update to this Honourable House on the progress of the Solar Panel Installation Project on four (4) Government Buildings.
Mr. Speaker, in the Government’s 2017 election platform just over 5...
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Update on the Economic Recovery Plan
Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, the Economic Recovery Plan (ERP) combines fiscal responsibility with a clear path to growth, employment, and greater economic development. The ERP comprises 31 priority initiatives focused on seven main themes. It was...
