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Sewage Spill on Palmetto Road by Dock Hill

The Ministry of Public Works’ Highways Section, is advising the public of a sewage spill caused by a private company on Palmetto Road, Pembroke between Dock Hill and Roberts Avenue resulting in the area being temporarily closed to traffic.

Living Wage Update

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to provide this Honourable House with an update on the introduction of a minimum and living wage in Bermuda.  My Honourable colleagues will recall the report of the Parliamentary Joint Select…

Crime and Violence Reduction

Mr. Speaker, the start of 2020 greeted us with the welcome news that 2019 was the first time in over 20 years that no homicides were recorded in Bermuda.

Mr. Speaker, this is a testament of the hard work…

Mary Prince Day

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to speak to a piece of symbolically important legislation being tabled today: the renaming of Somers Day to Mary Prince Day.

Mr. Speaker, as you will be aware, Cup…

Statement from Minister of Tourism and Transport Re: The St. George’s Club Closure

Government is aware that The St George’s Club is in the process of changing ownership. While detailed plans for The Club are still in development, the Government supports all steps taken to enhance this tourist property. It is unique in Bermuda’s…

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION LAID FOR ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION – FORMATION OF AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Mr. Speaker,

Bermuda is at an economic crossroads. The historical norms of our economy have been challenged almost to breaking point by the accelerated pace of technological change and diverse factors of globalisation.…

Mutual Evaluation Report on Bermuda’s Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism Framework

Mr. Speaker, I am extremely pleased to rise today to advise Honourable Members of the outstanding findings included in the recently published Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) of Bermuda’s systems and framework to combat money laundering and the…

Section of Kindley Field Park Closed to the Public

The Ministry of Public Works is advising the public that a section of Kindley Field Park in St. Georges, from Stone Crusher Corner to the Swing Bridge roundabout, will be closed to the public from Monday, 3 February through Friday, 21 February to…

Ministerial Statement -Minister of Health Kim Wilson

Mr Speaker and Honourable Members, 

I rise today to share the most up to date information and guidance for residents regarding the coronavirus.

First of all, I can assure you that…

Possible Banana Shortage Due to Pest Contamination

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) advises the public that there may be a temporary shortage of bananas in the coming weeks due to continued pest contamination of imported banana shipments. 

DENR has been…