Public Awareness Campaign: Decriminalisation of Cannabis
- Press ReleaseGood morning and thank you for joining me.
Today, I wish to formally announce the launch of a Public Awareness Campaign on the Decriminalisation of Cannabis, or ‘marijuana’, as it is often called. Last week we started the campaign by…
Government confirms Report on Review of Airport Agreement is complete
- Press ReleaseOPENING/INTRODUCTION
True democracy demands transparency and transparency grows trust. The previous government was not transparent, and at every turn, an agenda, other than one for the people of this country, was being pursued. The project…
Budget Press Conference remarks
- Press ReleaseGood afternoon.
First let me say that some will look at the $62.4 million allocated for my Ministry in the 2018/19 Budget and assume there has been an unexplained and significant cut in funding year-over-year, from the revised 2017/18…
Summer Internship Programme 2018
-The Community Education and Development Programme, within the Ministry of Education and Workforce Development, will be offering the Summer Internship Programme for Senior School Students (aged 15 – 18) the month of July 2018.…
Minister Simmons Remarks: Appointment of Director of Economic and Cooperative Development
- Press ReleaseGood Day
Today, in alignment with the Government’s agenda to:
Expand entrepreneurship; Create greater and fairer access to funding for entrepreneurs; Remove red tape and road blocks to business creation; and Promote and expand…
Minister Weeks Congratulates Graduates of Mirrors QLS Camp
- Press ReleaseOn Saturday afternoon, the Minister of Social Development and Sports the Hon. Michael Weeks JP MP attended the completion ceremony for the Mirrors Quantum Learning for Students (QLS) camp.
Over the recent school break, 56 young people…
The 2018/2019 Budget Press Conference
- Press ReleaseGood Afternoon and Thank You for joining me here today.
I would like to begin by welcoming and thanking my Caucus Colleagues for accompanying me. I also wish to give special mention to MP Wayne Furbert, whose assistance and personal…
Changes in garbage collection schedule
-As you are aware, the Ministry of Public Works advised of once per week garbage collection. The new schedule is from Feb. 19th – Apr. 27th.
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Garbage…
Report on the Cambridge Assessment Results 2016 - 2017
- Press ReleaseThank you for taking time this afternoon to come and learn about the most recent Cambridge International assessment results for students in the Bermuda Public School System. Joining me today is the Department of Education Director of…
Search for new Regulatory Authority Commissioners
-The search is on for applicants to fill the role of regulators of key business sectors that are to fall under the purview of the Regulatory Authority of Bermuda.
Those seeking to be members of the Board of Commissioners, to whom the RA…
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