The Impact of COVID-19 on Our Health and Wellbeing
- Ministerial StatementMr Speaker, Honourable Members, on 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’, and by 11 March 2020, the WHO had…
Tabling of Amendments to the Electricity Act 2016 to Create a Regulatory ‘Sandbox’
- Ministerial StatementMr. Speaker, today I am tabling the Bill entitled the Electricity Amendment Act 2022; legislation that will create a regulatory ‘sandbox’ for energy innovators.
Mr. Speaker, …
Commemorative Stamp Issue - St. George’s Historical Society
- Press ReleaseTomorrow (May 19), as part of the Heritage Month observations, the Bermuda Post Office (BPO) will issue a commemorative stamp series highlighting the St. George’s Historical Society.
The series highlights the 100th Anniversary of the…
Coronavirus Update 18 May 2022
- Press Release“I am sad to report that we had two coronavirus-related deaths since our last update on May 11,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.”
Since the last update, the…
Heritage Month Edition of Creatives Live! featuring Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith and Samantha Smith
- Press ReleaseThis Friday (May 20), the Department of Culture will host a special Heritage Month edition of Creatives Live! - featuring a trio of singers – Toni Robinson, Sheila Smith, and Samantha Smith.
Happening on the City…
Intellectual Disabilities National Plan
- Press ReleaseGood Morning,
It is with great pleasure that I announce the start of our consultation on a National Plan for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.
Intellectual disability is recognized internationally as the term…
April Public Service Excellence Awards Recipients
- Press ReleaseRecently (May 13), Premier David Burt and the Head of the Public Service, Dr. Derrick Binns recognized the Attorney-General’s (AG) Chambers’ Drafting Section Administration Team, as the April recipients of the Public Service Excellence Award (…
Cultural Stakeholder Conference
- Press ReleaseOn May 15, the Department of Culture will host its 2nd Annual Cultural Stakeholder Conference, which will bring together key members if the island’s artistic and creative community.
The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport, Dr. Ernest…
Cannabis Licensing Bill 2022
- Press ReleaseOn behalf of the Government, please see the below response to Governor Rena Lalgie’s announcement yesterday (May 12):
A Government spokesperson said: “We have received the correspondence from the Governor regarding her decision…
February 2022 RSI Report
- Press ReleaseToday, the Ministry of Economy and Labour released the February 2022 Retail Sales Index.
February’s retail sales volume fell 4.4% compared to last year. In value terms, retail sales revenue remained the same as the previous year (February…
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