Governor’s Christmas Message 2019
- Press ReleaseI begin this year’s Christmas message with a quote from Kofi Annan, the former Secretary General of the United Nations: “Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for diversity are more essential than ever in a world where people are…
Successful Community Cleanup
- Press ReleaseRecently, the Ministry of Public Works in partnership with Keep Bermuda Beautiful (KBB), held a two-day weekend horticultural community clean-up to remove the final remnants of horticultural waste scattered around our island.
Recently, the…
Premier and Minister Share Holiday Festivities with Foster Families
- Press ReleaseRecently, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP hosted the Annual Foster Children’s Christmas Party with support from the Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator, the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP and members of Cabinet…
Ministry of Finance Reports on 2019/20 First Half Fiscal Performance and Provides Updated Economic Review
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Finance today reported on the 2019/20 First Half Fiscal Performance and provided an updated Economic Review for 2019. Highlights include:
Total Revenues of $545.4 million (Up $7.9 million versus First Half 2018/19)…
Holiday Garbage Collection Advisory
- Press ReleaseThe Ministry of Public Works is advising of the following changes in garbage collection due to the Christmas day, Boxing day, and New Year’s day holidays:
Christmas Day: Garbage normally…
May 2019 Labour Force Survey Report
- Press ReleaseToday the Minister for the Cabinet Office the Hon. Wayne Furbert JP MP held a press conference to present findings from the May 2019 Labour Force Survey Report. His remarks are as follows:
Good Morning,
Today I am pleased to…
Minister of Legal Affairs: AML-ATF Advisory 3/2019
- Press ReleaseAML-ATF Ministerial Advisory 3/2019: Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing controls in higher risk jurisdictions
Requirement to apply Enhanced Due Diligence for higher risk jurisdictions
Minister…
Minister Presents Medicinal Cannabis Bill for Consultation
- Press ReleaseMinisterial Statement by Senator the Hon. Kathy L. Simmons, JP Attorney-General and Minister of Legal AffairsMadame President, I am pleased to present to this honourable Senate the Bill entitled “Medicinal Cannabis…
Electricity Retail Tariffs Slashed
- Press ReleasePlease see a statement from the Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban JP MP:
"As a government elected with a mandate to improve the quality of Bermudian’s lives and to drive down the cost of living, we are pleased…
Bermuda Maintains Elimination Status for Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
- Press ReleaseEarlier this month, the Ministry of Health learned that Bermuda was revalidated for having achieved the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.
Bermuda received its initial certification of EMTCT…
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