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Governor signs Domestic Partnership Act

Today I am pleased to learn that His Excellency the Governor Mr. John Rankin CMG has signed into assent the Domestic Partnership Act.

With the introduction of the Domestic Partnership Act, Bermuda - an associate member of CARICOM – will be…

Christmas message from HE the Governor Mr. John Rankin

I have now served in Bermuda for a full year and I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from all those whom I have met since my arrival, both officially and unofficially.  A lot has happened in those 365 days; there have been times of…

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

We have been monitoring closely the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma and extend our sympathies to all those affected in our fellow UK Overseas Territories and elsewhere.  As Prime Minister Theresa May made clear today, RFA Mounts Bay has been…

Statement from HE the Governor regarding the Police Complaints Authority report

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

I am grateful to the Police Complaints Authority for their independent investigation into complaints made following the 2 December protests at the House of Assembly. Their decision in this…

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

I am grateful to all those in Bermuda who have expressed their condolences following last night’s terrorist attack in Manchester. As Prime Minister Theresa May has stated, this was an appalling targeting of innocent, defenceless children and…

Governor's Condolences To Former Premier Dr. David Saul

“I and my colleagues at Government House were sorry to learn of the passing of former Premier Dr David Saul. He was an individual who served Bermuda and many good causes on this…

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

Statement from HE the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG I am grateful to the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition and the many other people in Bermuda who have expressed their sympathy and support following the attack yesterday in London. As Prime…

Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

“I welcome yesterday’s statement by the Commissioner of Police sharing the Policing Plan for the upcoming sessions of the House of Assembly.  

In accordance with Bermuda’s democratic traditions it is important both that any protests are…

Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

“As made clear in my statement of 7 December, there are two investigations currently underway in respect of the protests outside the House of Assembly on 2 December.  First, a police investigation into allegations of criminal conduct by those…

Statement from His Excellency the Governor, Mr John Rankin CMG

“I have spoken to the Commissioner and Acting Commissioner about the protests outside the House of Assembly and the police response to those protests.  They have assured me they are conducting investigations into what took place.  There is an…