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Ministry Strengthens Collaborative Efforts to Address Domestic Abuse and Violence in Bermuda

The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors recently hosted a Domestic Abuse and Domestic Violence (DA/DV) Roundtable on 30 October at the Ministry Headquarters. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from across government, law…

Public Opinion Survey on Alternative Forms of Construction

The Department of Planning has launched a public opinion survey to gather feedback on the use of alternative forms of construction in Bermuda.

While these construction methods can be both convenient and cost-effective, the Department…

Bermuda Government London Office and OTs participate in UK Remembrance Sunday

Earlier today (November 9), as part of the Remembrance Sunday events the Government of Bermuda’s UK representative laid a wreath at the Cenotaph at Whitehall on behalf of the island.

Kimberley Durrant joined fellow representatives from the…

Keeping Our Community Protected from Leptospirosis

Good morning,

Mr. Speaker,
This morning, I would like to advise the public about a public health alert regarding the current leptospirosis situation in Bermuda, and I will outline the response led by the Ministry of…

Ministry of Education Supports Art Experience for Students

The Minister of Education, Sen. The Hon. Crystal Caesar, JP, toured The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet, an incredibly well-received retrospective of the life and work of Bermudian Michael K. Frith, currently on view at the…

Update on the Landlord and Tenant Act 2025

Earlier today, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House on Update on the Landlord and Tenant Act 2025.

The Affordable Bermuda Agenda: Cost of Living Report

Earlier today, the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, delivered a Ministerial Statements in the House on The Affordable Bermuda Agenda: Cost of Living Report.

Supporting Bermudian Workers

Mr Speaker,

In March of 2024 I stood before this Honourable House to lay the Position Paper entitled “Retaining the Local Workforce”. The Paper highlighted the demographic challenges that will negatively impact the…

Government Extends Public Consultation on Marine Enforcement Plan

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment today announced an extension to the public consultation on the Marine Resources Enforcement Strategy until Thursday, 13 November 2025.

The extension follows requests from…

Hurricane Response 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer this Honourable House a post-mortem on the recent storms that visited our shores, namely Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Melissa.  I am inclined to offer comments on this matter today as I…