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Ministerial Statement: International Women’s Day 2021

Mr. Speaker, as a woman and Minister responsible for Human Rights it is my privilege to stand before this Honourable House today, the 8th of March, to acknowledge the annual celebration of International Women’s Day. …

The Launch of Social Work Month March 2021 

On Monday, March 1st, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, was delighted to read the official Proclamation launching Social Work Month 2021. 

Minister Furbert said, "I was honoured to be a…

Final Meeting To Be Held to Discuss Parish Primary School Proposal Warwick, Smith’s and Hamilton Parishes

After 14 meetings held over the past six weeks to discuss the proposal for the introduction of parish primary schools, the Ministry of Education will hold its last final meeting on Monday, March 8. 

The spokesperson for the Ministry…

COVID-19 Daily Release 5 March 2021

Good day.

The Ministry of Health received 425 test results since the last update, and one (1) was positive for COVID-19. This new case is classified as local transmission with known contact as associated with a…

Declaration Form for International Travel from England

The Government of Bermuda London Office wishes to advise Bermudians in the United Kingdom that whilst the stay at home restrictions are in place, the ability to travel abroad is restricted only to those with a legally…

Ministerial Statement: A Progress Report on the COVID-19 Vaccine for Bermuda

Mr Speaker

I rise today to provide this Honourable House a progress report on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination programme in Bermuda.

As we are all aware, COVID-19 continues as a public health emergency for…

Ministerial Statement: Reporting Progress on the Elimination of Single-Use Plastics

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the progress undertaken toward the elimination of single-use plastics in Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to announce that we have produced a…

Ministerial Statement: Government Stimulus Programme Update 5 March 2021

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.

It was December 17th, 2020 when the Executive Director of the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, Mrs. Erica Smith and I launched the Short Term Stimulus Programme to a maximum value of BMD…

Ministerial Statement: Tabling of a Bill entitled ‘Education Amendment Act 2021

Mr. Speaker, 

Bermuda’s economy continues to be dominated by international business and tourism. Additionally, we know that over the years the trades have also undergirded steady growth in the economy.  There are…

COVID-19 Daily Release 4 March 2021

Good day.

The Ministry of Health received 346 test results since the last update, and three (3) were positive for COVID-19. All three of the new cases are classified as imported. The first new case is a …