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Establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into historic losses of citizens’ property in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members will recall that on 4th July 2014 this Honourable House approved a Motion in these terms:

“THAT this Honourable House take note of historic losses in Bermuda of citizens’…

Electricity Amendment Act 2019 is Tabled in The House of Assembly

Mr. Speaker, as the Order Paper indicates, I will today table a Bill in this Honourable House entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2019.

Mr. Speaker, you will remember that on the 15th March 2019, I…

Sports Minister Lovitta Foggo recognises Half Marathon Derby participants

Recently the Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo congratulated the winners and participants of the Bermuda Day Half Marathon Derby.  

The public will be aware that this year’s top finishers…

Ministry of Home Affairs Partners with the WAITT Institute and BIOS to Unveil Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme

Please see remarks delivered by Minister of Home Affairs, Walter Roban after the official signing of the MOU that will introduce the Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme:

Good afternoon,

We have just completed the signing of a…

Ministry of Home Affairs Celebrates World Environment Day

Today, 5 June, the Ministry of Home Affairs celebrates World Environment Day 2019 and will celebrate World Ocean Day on 8 June, 2019.

The Ministry is deeply aware of the need for change to minimise the impact of challenges such as plastic…

Minister of Tourism & Transport, Hon. Zane DeSilva Announces PGA Tour Bermuda Championship Event

The Hon. Zane DeSilva Minister of Tourism & Transport welcomed today’s announcement of another exciting development for the hosting of an international sporting event in Bermuda. 

Minister DeSilva said, “I am excited to confirm…

Brief Interruption In Bus Service On Wednesday 5 June

The Department of Public Transportation (DPT) is advising of a brief interruption in bus service on Wednesday, 5 June 2019, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.

A meeting will be held to update on matters of concern to the employees in an effort to…

Minister of Education Comments on Teacher Pay for 31 May, 2019

The Ministry of Education has received an influx of inquiries regarding pay for teachers in light of actions taken by the BUT on Friday, 31 May, 2019. In response, the Minister of Education, the Hon. Diallo Rabain has issued the following…

The Minister of Home Affairs on the Sale of Ascendant Group Limited

Today, Minister of Home Affairs, The Hon. Walter Roban commented;

“I note the announcement around the sale of Ascendant Group Limited today. There are considerable steps before this is finalized.  I am confident that once an…

Public Schools Reopen Following a BUT Executive Meeting

The Ministry of Education is pleased to inform the public that all Bermuda Public Schools will be open and ready to receive students on Monday, 3 June .

This decision comes following a meeting held by the BUT Executive…