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The Ministry of Youth, Social Development, and Seniors Acknowledges the 2023 UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

"Today, November 25th, 2023, the Government stands in Solidarity with the UN International Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women. Ending violence against women and girls is not just a goal; it is imperative, and it is our collective…

Minister Darrell Attends Art Opening at National Gallery

On Monday evening, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, JP, attended an exhibition launch at the Bermuda National Gallery.

The exhibition was curated by Dr. Edwin M.E. Smith and showcased local Bermudian artists, with…

A Pilot Programme for Dementia Care Services

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to share with my Honourable colleagues, the launch of a six-month Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme by the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors, to ensure persons living with…

Nurturing our Nation: Annual Parenting Expo

Mr. Speaker,

On Friday, November 10th, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors held its second annual Nurturing our Nation Parenting Expo.

This morning I rise to share with this…

Establishing the Southeast Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone

Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, 

Later today, I will be laying before this Honourable House the Economic Development (Designation of Economic Empowerment Zone) (SEH) Order 2023, essentially the order…

Office of Project Management and Procurement Annual Report 2022

Mr. Speaker,

Today, I rise to lay the 2022 Annual Report of the Office of Project Management and Procurement as prescribed by Article 32E of the Public Treasury (Administration and Payments) 1969 Act (Act).

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The Annual Report of the Registry General 2022

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to introduce the Annual Report of the Registry General for the year ended December 31st, 2022.  The Registrar General recognizes the essential role that vital statistical information plays in…

Education Reform Update

Mr. Speaker,

Today, I rise to provide this House and the listening public with a critical update on our education reform efforts, focusing on three key areas:

Caricom Membership

Mr. Speaker, today I rise to speak about the Government’s commitment to pursue full Caricom Membership.

Mr. Speaker, Bermuda became an associate member of Caricom in July of 2003. The application for…

Ministers Attend Salvation Army Bermuda's Launch of Christmas Kettle Campaign

The Minister of Public Works, Lt. Col. the Hon. David A. Burch, OBE (Mil), ED, JP, MP, and the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, attended City Hall today to join the Salvation Army Bermuda in…