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Daily COVID-19 UPDATE

Between yesterday and today, the Ministry of Health received 1165 COVID-19 test results; out of the 1165 results received 1 was positive for COVID-19. The confirmed case was imported on the Delta flight 656  from Atlanta on 17 July. We…

Daily COVID-19 Update - 17 July

Due to the aggressive testing regime established by the Government, all designed to quickly identify and isolate COVID-19 cases to protect our island home, we are unable to provide full details of today’s test results, as they are still being…

Bill introduced in the House of Assembly to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 - Modernizing Jury Selection in Supreme Court Trials

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP has today announced the tabling of a Bill in the House of Assembly entitled ‘Criminal Code Amendment (No. 2) Act 2020’.  This Bill…

Bill introduced in the House of Assembly to Expunge Cannabis Possession Convictions

The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP has today announced the tabling of a Bill in the House of Assembly entitled ‘Expungement of Convictions Act 2020’.   The Bill will make…

Government Loans Amendment - Debt Ceiling Increase

Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to inform this Honourable House of the status of Government borrowing and the requirement to increase the authorized debt ceiling. The Government of Bermuda’s borrowing activity is conducted in accordance with the…

Public Register of Beneficial Ownership

Mr. Speaker, the purpose of this Ministerial Statement is to provide the House of Assembly with a progress report regarding matters related to public access to beneficial ownership information for companies.

Mr.…

Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements

Good Morning Mr. Speaker,

I am pleased to table the Bermuda Housing Trust Audited Financial Statements for the year ended March 31, 2019. The Trust is in a healthy financial position and is up-to-date with their annual…

Minister of Public Works Addressing Illegal Foreshore Encroachments

Mr. Speaker, the Government has freehold title to all foreshore and seabed below the high water mark. The foreshore extends seaward from the Mean High Water (MHW) line. 

Mr. Speaker, in accordance…

Minister of Education - COVID 19 School Reopening Plans and Entry & Exit Protocols

Mr. Speaker,

This morning I rise to provide my Honourable colleagues with an update on the COVID 19 - Entry and Exit Safety & Health Protocols that have been developed for our public schools, and which are now ready…

Ministerial Statement: Minister of Labour

Mr. Speaker,

I rise today to announce that the Ministry of Labour (“the Ministry”) will amend the eligibility for a One (1) Year Residential Certificate to allow persons who are able to work remotely from Bermuda, such as…