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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 …

Ministry of Finance Appointment

Today the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns announced the appointment of Cheryl-Ann Lister OBE, CFA, MBA, BSc as the Acting Financial Secretary for the Ministry of Finance.

Mrs. Lister will assume the post effective Monday,…

Minister of National Security Budget Statement 2021/22

Good morning,

I wish to provide a brief overview of some of the key focuses of the Ministry of National Security this upcoming fiscal year. Along with the Ministries of Health and Education, the Ministry of National Security received…

Minister of Transport Budget Statement 2021/22

Good Afternoon to the Bermuda Public and members of the media.

I am here today to provide you with an overview of the Ministry of Transport’s plans for the Budget year, 2021-2022, and to demonstrate how the Ministry of Transport seeks…

Bermuda Road Safety Council March Statement

The Bermuda Road Safety Council (BRSC) would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists of their duty to drive safely while on the roads. As we enter into March our topic of the month is “Maintain your distance”.

What does it mean…

COVID-19 Daily Release 3 March 2021

The Ministry of Health received 479 test results since the last update, and five (5) were positive for COVID-19. All of the new cases are classified as local transmission with known contact as they are…

Minister of Education 2021/22 Budget Statement Highlights 3 March 2021

Good Morning and thank you for coming.

Today, I am pleased to give an overview of the Ministry of Education’s 2021 – 2022 fiscal year budget.

The Ministry of Education’s 2021-2022 budget allocation was reduced by just over $9…