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Minister Grant Gibbons Ministerial Statement: America’s Cup Update

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide this Honourable House with highlights from an economic impact report of the Louis Vuitton World Series held in October, as well as an update on preparations for the America’s Cup in May and June 2017.

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Minister E.T. Richards Ministerial Statement: Moody’s Investor Services Bermuda Credit Report

Mr. Speaker, as emphasized in the 2016/17 Budget Statement, the Bermuda Government lives off credit, therefore, it is essential that we conduct our financial affairs in such a manner that is acceptable to our lenders.

The perceptions of…

Minister Crockwell Ministerial Statement: Update On Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission (“the Commission”) and in particular to inform members of a review of the Casino Gaming Act 2014 (“the Act”) that was recently…

Department of Public Prosecutions: Code for Crown Counsel

Today the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has announced the creation and implementation of a Code for Crown Counsel for prosecutors within the department.

The Director of the DPP, Mr. Rory Field said the aim of the new Code is to…

Minister Grant Gibbons Remarks: Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda – Report on Economic Impact

Welcome…

In the Fall of 2014, in order to support our preparations for the bid to host the 35th America’s Cup, we produced a projected Economic Impact Analysis for Bermuda.

This analysis examined projected revenues and expenditures…

Public Consultation Regarding Princess Royal Union Lodge

After consulting with the Historic Buildings Advisory Committee, the Minister of Home Affairs, Sen. The Hon. Michael Fahy, JP, has proposed that The Princess Royal Union Lodge be designated a Grade HM or Historic Monument Listed Building.

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Premier Dunkley hosts youth session

Recently, Premier Michael Dunkley hosted a youth session at Camden for about 40 young people, where such issues as education, employment, public safety and the economy were topics of discussion. 

The Premier was joined at the informal…

Premier Dunkley Remarks: Commission of Inquiry

Good morning, last December I announced Government’s intention to establish a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the findings of the Auditor General’s Report on the Consolidated Fund for the Financial Years 2010, 2011 and 2012.

At…

Glyphosate Herbicide Research

The Ministry of Health, Seniors and Environment stresses that the science surrounding glyphosate based herbicides is an evolving area that the Ministry is following closely. The current interim position is based on the most recent…

LIVE Interview re Pathways to Status

Members of the public are invited to tune in to CITV (Channel 2 on Cable and Channel 102 on WOW) on Thursday February 25th at 8pm where the Minister of Home Affairs, Attorney General, and Junior Minister of Home Affairs will appear LIVE on CITV…