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Seven Bermudians Complete Learning Through Experience Hospitality Programme

Seven Bermudians successfully completed the Department of Workforce Development's four-week Learning Through Experience Hospitality Programme and were honoured at a special reception held on Friday, 21 March, at the…

Bermuda Coders Unveils New Animated Promo Video by Acclaimed Local Artist

Bermuda Coders, the island's groundbreaking free digital skills education programme, is celebrating the launch of a brand-new animated promotional video created by beloved Bermudian artist Tashel Bean. Known for his…

Heritage Month Theme 2025

Mr. Speaker, today I stand with great anticipation and pride to announce the theme for Bermuda’s Heritage Month and the Bermuda Day Parade in 2025: “The Future is Now.” This year’s theme is both a call to action and a celebration, highlighting…

Members & Officers of the Legislature Remuneration

Mr Speaker, I rise today to present to this Honourable House the Government’s position on the remuneration of Members & Officers of the Legislature. This is a matter that requires careful consideration, balancing fairness with fiscal…

Actuarial Review of Government’s Pension Plans 2023

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to advise the Honourable Members of the completion of the actuarial reviews for the Contributory Pension Fund (‘CPF’) for the year ended July 31, 2023, and the Public Service Superannuation Fund (‘PSSF’) and the…

Protecting Our Shores: Enhancing Lifeguard Coverage for the Safety of All

Mr. Speaker,
As we usher in a new administration, I rise today to address a matter that is both urgent and deeply important to the safety and well-being of our community — the lifeguard coverage at our beaches. Over the past two years, tragic…

Salary Uplift for Public Officers

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to share with this Honourable House the details of an agreement reached with our six union partners representing seven bargaining units in the public service regarding salary adjustments for public officers. The union…

Updates to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) Order – Bermuda’s Visa Controlled Nationals List

Mr. Speaker,
I rise before this Honorable House to provide updates to the Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Prohibition of Entry) Order – Bermuda’s Visa Controlled Nationals List.

Mr. Speaker,
Bermuda relies on the UK, US, and…

Recent Youth Violence in Our Community

Mr. Speaker, there are videos circulating in Bermuda showing students from our schools, particularly Cedarbridge, and including middle school students, engaging in violent and disturbing conduct towards each other. This Government is not taking…

National Fire Chiefs Council Peer-Led Review of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on a key strategic initiative of the Ministry of National Security, stemming from the 2022 Speech from the Throne.

Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members may recall that in…