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Press Release Housing and Municipalities 4 min read Jun 26, 2026

Bermuda Affordable Housing- First Phase Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House and the public with an important update on the execution of the Government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Members of this Honourable House will recall my statement delivered just a few weeks ago on May 29th, wherein I outlined our comprehensive, multi-site plan to inject an estimated $114,750,000 into delivering a total of 229 residential units across our island. Today, Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to report on the formal execution of the.

Press Release Health 2 min read May 18, 2023

National Health Service (NHS) England Healthcare Arrangements (Quota Share)

The Ministry of Health has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom (UK) government to provide pre-authorised healthcare arrangements for Bermuda-eligible persons to receive a course of treatment from a healthcare provider in the UK. A Bermuda eligible person means any person present in Bermuda at the time of the referral by the referring office and who possesses Bermudian Status, is the holder of a Permanent Resident Certificate, is naturalized as a British Overseas...

Ministerial Statement Health 9 min read Mar 24, 2023

What is our Role in Health System Transformation

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, The first strategic principle of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027 is, “Promoting healthy living and preventative care”. As we strive for a healthier Bermuda, living a healthy lifestyle and taking steps to prevent the onset of illness are essential actions in our personal journey towards better health and key to improving our population’s health. Mr Speaker, As I stated in this House last year, health system change is complex, but our goals are clear. It...

Press Release Health 1 min read Apr 7, 2022

HIP and FutureCare statements delayed

The Health Insurance Department wishes to advise all HIP and FutureCare participants that April billing statements have not been generated and mailed out as yet as a result of an invoice software issue. In addition, participants who currently pay their monthly premiums via direct debit will note that the payment has not yet been completed. We are working on the issue(s) and anticipate a resolution within the next few days. The Health Insurance Department apologizes for any inconvenience.

Ministerial Statement Health 5 min read Feb 18, 2022

The Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, I rise today to share with Honourable Members the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027. Mr Speaker, This House will recall the previous Health Strategy covered the years 2014 to 2019. In 2019, the Ministry of Health began work to create a new strategy for the next five years (2020 to 2025) which could provide a framework for a redesign of the healthcare system – the Government’s intention to transition to universal health coverage being a clear and stated goal by...

Press Release Health 2 min read Feb 17, 2022

The Ministry of Health Announces Launch of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027

The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the official release of the Bermuda Health Strategy 2022-2027, a five-year plan for strengthening Bermuda’s healthcare system. Created in partnership with KPMG’s global health experts, the Strategy is a continuation of the Ministry of Health’s previous work (outlined in the 2014-2019 Strategy) and takes into account some of the strengths and weaknesses of Bermuda’s healthcare system, which have been brought to light throughout the Covid-19 pandemic..

Ministerial Statement Health 7 min read Nov 12, 2021

An Update on Universal Health Coverage

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, in this year’s Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda has reaffirmed its intention to implement universal health coverage for all residents. Our vision for healthcare seeks to ensure that - “all people have equitable access to needed informative, preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative essential health services, of sufficient quality to be effective, while also ensuring that people do not suffer financial hardship when paying for these services...

Press Release Communications 8 min read Oct 14, 2021

Ministry of Finance Update 14 October 2021

Good day Everyone, Thank you for your attendance today so that I can provide an update to the people of Bermuda on key developments that are relevant to the fiscal and economic situation in Bermuda. I want to begin by extending my sympathies to all of those who have suffered loss because of COVID-19. I also wish to express my appreciation to those who have served, and continue to serve, on the front line and provide invaluable support and care during these difficult times. As I have previously..

Ministerial Statement Finance 12 min read Mar 22, 2021

Ministerial Statement: Economic Recovery Plan

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise this Honourable House and the public of the Government’s Economic Recovery Plan (“ERP”). Mr. Speaker, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on the global economy and prompted governments worldwide to take unprecedented action. To support their economies, governments have enacted massive fiscal responses, with early estimates suggesting these have totaled nearly $14 trillion (equivalent to 14% of global GDP) in 2020. As a result of public health...

Press Release Health 1 min read Mar 19, 2021

Health Insurance Department Update

The Health Insurance Department (HID) office, located at 48 Church Street Sophia House 2nd Floor, will not serve customers in person during the week of March 22nd. HID will provide support for Policyholder and Provider claims submission and client services via the phone and email contacts below: General Questions For general questions by phone, please call 295-9210 For general queries by email, please use hip@gov.bm Premium payments can be made online via HSBC or BNTB or over the phone by...

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