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Minister of Home Affairs Engages with Stakeholders in Government Departments

The Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne JP, MP, has commenced a series of engagements with Ministry departments and stakeholders to address key matters and priorities. 

These meetings mark the beginning of Minister…

Biometric Collection Session for Canadian Visas in Bermuda – April 9, 2025

The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to announce an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas.                 …

Update on the Department of Marine and Ports Services

Mr. Speaker, it is with great enthusiasm that I rise today to provide an update on the Dockyard Workshop Project, an initiative that is vital for the continued efficiency and advancement of Bermuda’s Department of Marine and Ports Services. This…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to inform this Honourable House of the Government of Bermuda’s work to create and adopt a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.
Mr. Speaker,
As the Minister responsible for Digital Innovation, I am…

Strategy to Combat the Cost-of-Living in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker,
In our recent Throne Speech, the Bermuda Government firmly took another step forward in our mission to ease the burden of rising costs in Bermuda.
For too long, Bermudians have shouldered the weight of increasing prices—on food…

Establishment of the Energy Policy Steering Committee

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to share that the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Department of Energy, plans to create an Energy Policy Steering Committee (ESPC). The ESPC will advise the Ministry of Home Affairs on the development,…

Upgrade of the CCTV Network Update

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House and the public on the progress of the island’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Network upgrade and the implementation of the speed camera initiative.
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members…

Financial Assistance Personal Care Allowance

Mr. Speaker,
This morning, I rise before this Honourable House to lay for information the Financial Assistance Amendment Regulations 2024. The Amendment to the Financial Assistance Regulations 2004 added an expenditure line item for a $100…

Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme Update

Mr. Speaker,
This morning I rise to share with my Honourable colleagues, observations, findings and data, stemming from the operation of the Dementia Care Services Pilot Programme which was first launched by the Ministry of Youth, Social…

Addressing the Rising Burden of Noncommunicable Disease in Bermuda

Mr. Speaker,
I rise today to address a critical issue that continues to impact the health and well-being of our people—the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory illnesses.…