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Mortgage Guarantee Programme Video

The Bermuda Government today released a short video highlighting its Mortgage Guarantee Programme, a joint venture with the Bermuda Commercial Bank designed to make homeownership more affordable for many Bermudians.

Cabinet Approves Dr Robbie Smith as Sargasso Sea Commissioner

The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr. Robbie Smith and Sen. Wilfred Moore as the new international experts to the Sargasso Sea Commission.

The Sargasso Sea Commission, established by the Hamilton Declaration on Collaboration for…

Former Inmate's Remarkable Journey of Accountability and Transformation Celebrated at The Right Living House Graduation Ceremony

"Accountability means taking responsibility for our actions and acknowledging the impact our choices have had on our lives and those around us. It's the first step towards healing, as it empowers individuals to confront their past…

The Premier Travels to Europe for Key Meetings

The Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP, departed for Europe yesterday, 30 September, where he will lead a Government delegation and hold a series of meetings with EU officials in Brussels, Paris, and London…

Services Update - October 1, 2023

Today, the Government provided a brief update on the restoration of services.

The public is advised that work continued this weekend with Premier David Burt, Government Ministers and senior technical officers receiving an update yesterday…

National Seniors Strategy for Bermuda

Mr. Speaker,

I rise this morning to share with my Honourable colleagues the collaborative work that has been planned by the Ministry of Social Development and Seniors and the Bermuda Health Council to develop a National…

Establishing the South East Hamilton Economic Empowerment Zone

Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members, 

Today I will be laying before this Honourable House a report proposing the establishment of an Economic Empowerment Zone in South East Hamilton.

Mr Speaker…

Department of Financial Assistance Annual Report 2022/2023

Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members,

I rise today to lay the 2022-2023 Annual Report of the Department of Financial Assistance in accordance with section 3(4) of the Financial Assistance Act 2001.

Mr. Speaker…

Affordable Housing Progress

Good Morning, Mr. Speaker.

“To provide accessibility to adequate and affordable housing and to promote independent living to enhance the quality of life in Bermuda.”

Mr. Speaker,…

Update on Bermuda International Airport Firefighters

Mr. Speaker, since my last statement to this Honourable House on this matter, I am pleased to report that our twenty-three (23) local recruit firefighters that travelled to Newcastle U.K. on the 05th August 2023 for six weeks to…