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Expansion of Summer Employment Programmes

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to share the Government's continued efforts to provide invaluable opportunities for the next generation of workers. I am pleased to inform this Honorable House that the Department of Workforce…

Bermuda's 4th Quarter Economic Performance

Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to rise today to share with the members of this Honourable House the fourth (4th) quarter economic results.

Mr. Speaker,

The Quarterly GDP and Economic…

First Quarter Tourism Measures 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to share the first quarter tourism measures with this Honourable House.

Mr. Speaker, and Honourable Members will be aware that the Bermuda Tourism Authority has reported…

Sustainable Water Management for Bermuda’s Future

Mr. Speaker, outlined in the Government’s platform of 2017 were a number of commitments made that were designed to enhance the lives of our citizens. Specific to the Ministry of Public Works, the Government committed to reviewing…

Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit Update

Mr. Speaker,

The Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit (FSIU) plays an integral role in our economy. It ensures that Bermuda maintains its reputation as a cooperative jurisdiction with a robust sanctions framework to…

The Importance of Mangroves to our Biodiversity

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the importance and continuing need to protect Bermuda’s mangroves.

I will start with an interesting fact, Bermuda is the most northerly point on earth where…

Joint Ministerial Council May 2023

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will be aware that the Overseas Territories Heads of Government make an annual trek to London to convene in a political council setting to discuss various matters with UK Government Ministers…

February 2023 Consumer Price Index

Consumers paid 4.2 per cent more in February 2023 than a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI].

The Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2023 CPI from the Department…

Building Dedication - Bonnie-Jean Tweed House

Good Afternoon – Deputy Premier & Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, JP, MP, Minister of Tourism & Cabinet Office, members of Bonnie-Jean’s family, Board Members, management and staff of the Bermuda Housing Corporation.…

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…