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Promoting Mental Wellness During the Holidays

Mr. Speaker, 

As the holiday season approaches and our island begins to glow with its familiar warmth, many households will be filled with joy, gratitude, and togetherness. Our communities will come alive with…

Electoral Reform Update

Mr Speaker 

I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Government’s ongoing work to advance comprehensive electoral reform. My remarks will focus solely on the process this Government has…

The Annual Report of the Registry General 2024

Mr. Speaker,  

Today I rise to introduce the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2024.  The Registrar General recognizes the essential role that vital statistical information…

Protection of Public Officers

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, I rise today before this Honourable House to share a matter of grave concern – the increasing incidence of bullying, harassment and assaults directed towards Public Officers as they fulfil their duties. These…

New Lifeguards from the United Kingdom Strengthen Year-Round Beach Safety

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment is pleased to announce that six lifeguards from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in the United Kingdom are now providing year-round lifeguard services at Horseshoe Bay Beach. …

July 2025 Retail Sales Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the July 2025 Retail Sales Index publication.

July’s volume of retail sales index decreased 1.5 per cent compared to last year.…

July 2025 Consumer Price Index

Today, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the Department of Statistics’ July 2025 Consumer Price Index.

In summary, consumers paid 2.0 per cent more in July 2025 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and…

Ministry Reflects on Human Rights and Our Everyday Essentials

Today, as the world comes together to observe Human Rights Day (December 10), the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors reflects on the rights and freedoms that shape our daily lives. This year’s theme, “Our Everyday Essentials”,…

Government Digital Transformation Programme

Good morning, everyone.

Thank you for joining us today as we mark an important milestone in Bermuda’s digital future. Before continuing, I want to take a moment to recognise Sam Tabbara…

Premier Burt Congratulates Centenarian Maria Aguiar on 100 Years of Life and Service

Premier David Burt visited Mrs. Maria Encarnacao Aguiar on December 8, 2025 to honour her remarkable 100 years of life. Although her birthday was celebrated in March, the Premier met with Mrs. Aguiar at her home to personally extend his…