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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.…

Minister Darrell Welcomes Carnival Spirit to Bermuda

The Hon. Owen K. Darrell JP, MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport led a small delegation onboard Carnival Spirit to officially welcome Captain Massimilano Roja, his officers, crew, and passengers to Bermuda.

The…

Premier Burt conducts key meetings with US State Department to discuss Bermuda’s shipping concerns

During the Bermuda Delegations visit to Washington, DC, this week, the Premier, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, and Minister of Economy and Labour, the Hon. Jason Hayward, JP, MP, met with senior US State Department Officials to discuss ongoing…

Bermuda's Dr. Rajeev Goonewardene Wins Top Performer in the UAE's Digital Educator Global Academy Training

The Government of Bermuda proudly congratulates Dr. Rajeev Goonewardene, Ph.D, the Department of Education's Acting Education Officer for Science, on being recognised as a Top Performer in the United Arab Emirates Digital…

2025 Throne Speech Remarks - The Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, Minister of Home Affairs

Good afternoon members of the media and to the people of Bermuda.
In our recent Throne Speech, the Government of Bermuda firmly took another step forward. To act on our mission to ease the burden of rising costs in Bermuda.
We know what our…